ANIMALS

Shakespeare’s 'King Lear,' Starring Sheep

8 Fiendish Facts About Tasmanian Devils

Fact: The much-maligned marsupial is super cute.

How Do Roosters Decide Who Will Crow? It’s a Dominance Thing

The king of the chicken social hierarchy gets to decide when to wake up the world.

7 Lesser-Known Members of the Batman Family

Everyone knows Robin, Alfred, and Commissioner Gordon, but these 7 Batman allies are a little less familiar to the average Bat-fan.

These Weird Sea Creatures Puke Their Guts Up in Self-Defense

If you think it’s impressive when a dog rolls over and plays dead or a lizard regenerates its lost tail, the sea squirt Polycarpa mytiligera has a trick that will really blow your mind.

Bison Do Not Want To Be in Your Selfies (and It Would Be Safer If You Stopped Trying)

Yellowstone National Park had their fifth bison-related injury of the summer after a 43-year-old woman tried to take a selfie with the 3,500-pound animal.

15 Arachnophobic Facts About Camel Spiders

First off, they're not even spiders.

These Gelatinous Blobs Clone Themselves—and Fight Climate Change

Sea salps are washing up on shores around the East Coast. Take a look at these incredible animals.

Riding Off Into the (Florida) Sunset: America's First Cowboys

Long before settlers reached the Wild, Wild West, another brand of cowboy was mucking it up in Florida's swamps.

The Parrot That Kept A Language Alive

In 1800, one explorer discovered a parrot who was speaking a dead language.

Yellowstone National Park is full of natural wonders.

15 Things You Might Not Know About Yellowstone National Park

Celebrated for its flora, fauna, geological structures, and sprawling landscapes, Yellowstone National Park is undoubtedly one of the country’s greatest centers of natural beauty.

11 Bushy-Tailed Facts About Eastern Gray Squirrels

How much do you really know about the creatures frolicking through your backyard?

Can Fish Taste?

Yes, and not just with their tongues.

9 Amazing Facts About Kangaroos

Australia's kangaroos are more than just a national symbol—they're also the mascots of several U.S. universities.

An Ancient Elephant May Have Been Biggest Land Mammal Ever

The elephant was a 24-ton colossus, 16 feet tall at the shoulder.

A Parasite in Bishop’s Clothing: Some Cuckoos Mimic Innocent Birds to Sneak into Nests

Hungry Polar Bears Can't Conserve Energy That Well

A new study disproves a theory about how polar bears handle food shortages—and that's bad news for the bears.

Nightingales Who Sing Well Make the Best Fathers

Males who sing more complicated, orderly songs feed their children more often.

Rats Can Save Lives by Sniffing Out Land Mines

Rats are helping to save lives in Cambodia

World's Oldest Manatee Recognized By Guinness World Records

Snooty's turning 67!

Birds that Sleep In Get Stuck Raising Others’ Kids

Besides catching the proverbial worm, there’s another good reason for birds to get up and going early in the morning: Sleeping in can give their mates an opportunity to step out on them, leaving them to care for another bird’s chicks.

10 Friendly Facts About American Pit Bull Terriers

The American pit bull terrier may have a bad reputation, but under all that muscle is a heart of gold.

Squid Beaks Could Hold The Key To Better Joint Implants

Native Americans Might Have Domesticated Bobcats 2,000 Years Ago

A bobkitten was found buried wearing a necklace in an ancient funeral mound in Illinois.

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