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Do Camels Really Store Water in Their Humps?

A Bactrian camel in the Gobi Desert.

Do Camels Really Store Water in Their Humps?

The Animal Most Likely to Kill You in Each State

Beware of large, hoofed beasts.

The Animal Most Likely to Kill You in Each State

Ed Lowe, the Inventor Behind Kitty Litter

Without Ed Lowe, we might not be so friendly with cats.

Ed Lowe, the Inventor Behind Kitty Litter

This Australian Bird Can Mimic the Sounds of Cameras, Chainsaws, and Car Alarms

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This Australian Bird Can Mimic the Sounds of Cameras, Chainsaws, and Car Alarms

It's Official: With 1306 Legs, This Millipede Has the Most of Any Animal

Eumillipes persephone has legs and knows how to use them.

Gift Pet Lovers These Discounted Dog and Cat DNA Kits That'll Arrive in Time for Christmas

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9 Amazing Facts About Chimpanzees

Chimpanzees hang out in Gombe National Park.

The World’s Largest Spider Is as Big as a Newborn Puppy

Young female Goliath bird-eating spider.

10 Playful Facts About Beluga Whales

Meet the beluga, nicknamed the "canary of the sea."

A Profane Crow Made Friends at an Elementary School Before Being Expelled

Cosmo the crow gave some kids in Oregon a lesson in swearing.

10 Fascinating Facts About Orangutans

A baby orangutan in a forest

11 Fascinating Facts About Chipmunks

An Eastern chipmunk having a snack.

What Kind of Fish Is Dory From Finding Nemo?

Dory and Marlin in Finding Nemo (2003).

Is Your Cat an Actual Psychopath? Take This Test and Find Out

Science is finally understanding the full extent of cat psychopathy.

People on TikTok Are Barking at Their Dogs—And Animal Behaviorists Are Begging Them to Stop

Dogs aren't really into the whole social media thing.

Scientists Captured Footage of the Rare—and Very Large—Phantom Jellyfish

Jellyfish floating in dark water.