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12 Fascinating Facts About Elephants

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12 Fascinating Facts About Elephants

The Queen’s Guard May Have to Give Up Their Iconic Bearskin Hats

Can you tell that this is real bear fur?

The Queen’s Guard May Have to Give Up Their Iconic Bearskin Hats

Surprise: Cows Poop Corn Kernels, Too

Cows—they're just like us.

Surprise: Cows Poop Corn Kernels, Too

Bird Battle Royale: Acorn Woodpeckers Fight to the Death, and Other Birds Like to Watch

Acorn woodpeckers like to watch a good fight, and scientists aren't sure why.

Bird Battle Royale: Acorn Woodpeckers Fight to the Death, and Other Birds Like to Watch

5 Ways to Help Victims of the West Coast’s Wildfires

A wildfire near Shaver Lake, California, earlier this month.

The Reason Dogs Run In Their Sleep

Dogs appear to be running in their sleep. Why?

Orca-Strated Attack: Killer Whales Are Crashing Into Boats, Seemingly On Purpose

Killer whales might be lashing out in response to decades of disruption by humans.

Warning: A ‘Robust' Explosion Of Stink Bugs Could Be Headed Your Way

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The Reason Dogs Scratch Their Beds Before Lying Down

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62-Year-Old Ball Python at St. Louis Zoo Lays Eggs After Decades of Isolation

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The Reason Dogs Put Their Paws on You

Dogs use physical contact for a lot of the same reasons humans do.

6 Surprising Facts About Quokkas

A quokka smiles for the camera

Cryptid Currency: How the Loch Ness Monster Became a Force in Scotland’s Economy

Loch Ness Monster statue in Inverness, Scotland

24 Illuminating Facts About Puberty

We get angry red acne; flamingos get beautiful pink plumage.

The Cuteness Is Strong With This Baby Yoda Pet Costume

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Tumani, a Gorilla Mom-to-Be at New Orleans's Audubon Zoo, Has an Online Gift Registry

The Audubon Zoo is accepting donations for Tumani's first baby.