ANIMALS

Mystery Solved: How Thousands of Rubber Bands Got to an Uninhabited Island in Cornwall

Even though there are no people living on Mullion Island off Cornwall in England, rubber bands turn up there by the thousands. Now researchers think they know why.

The Fast and the Furry-ous: Watch Rats Drive Tiny Cars in the Name of Science

Maze-running lab rats can definitely teach us a lot, but car-operating ones could teach us even more.

50 Common Myths, Busted

1. Vikings never wore horns on their helmets—at least not until an 1876 staging of Wagner's opera 'The Ring of the Nibelung.'

Paula the Two-Toed Sloth Is Officially the Oldest Sloth in Captivity

After celebrating her 50th birthday at the Halle Zoo in Germany, Paula the two-toed sloth earned the world record for oldest sloth in captivity.

‘Soft and Cuddly’ Venomous Puss Caterpillars Have Been Spotted in at Least 3 States

“It felt like someone was drilling into my bones,” one Florida woman said about the caterpillar sting.

Katmai National Park and Preserve via Flickr, Public Domain

Meet Holly: The Winner of Alaska's ‘Fat Bear Week’ Competition at Katmai National Park

At Alaska's Katmai National Park, it's that time of year when the air gets colder, the days get shorter, and the bears get much, much fatter.

Ohio Bill Aims to Make Animal Cruelty a Felony

A new bill introduced in the Ohio Senate would make animal cruelty a third-degree felony, punishable by up to 60 months in prison and a $10,000 fine.

9 Surprising Facts About the Scientific Study of Sex

The scientific study of sex is much more exciting than an awkward sex ed class. Even if it means learning the truth about how many calories you actually burn when things get hot and heavy.

Christopher Moswitzer/iStock via Getty Images

11 Times Drunk Animals Have Wreaked Havoc

When animals find themselves getting into the booze, chaos can ensue. Here are 11 times bears, elk, raccoons, and more have been liquored up and tormented society.

Trader Joe's Is Selling an Advent Calendar for Cats

If you don't want your cat to feel left out this holiday season, gift them an Advent calendar filled with 25 festive treats.

Nathan Rupert, Flickr // CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

5 Semi-Wild Dogs From Around the World

From America’s Carolina dogs to the tree-climbing dogs of New Guinea, here are the free-ranging dogs you should know about.

Can You Spot the Sleeping Bat Hiding Among the Tools?

On average, it took 15 seconds for someone to find the sleeping bat. See how your powers of observation stack up.

Tennessee Woman Rescues a Kitten That Turns Out to Be a Bobcat

In Chattanooga, Tennessee, a good Samaritan rescued a kitten she saw darting across a road. But that kitten turned out to be a bobcat.

Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium Wants Your Help Naming Its Rescued Sea Otter Pups

The options—including Watson, Obi, Cooper, and more—are all related to California, where the otters were found.

Photographer Captures Polka-Dotted Zebra Foal in Kenya

Tira the polka-dotted zebra foal likely has pseudomelanism, a rare genetic condition that makes stripes appear as white spots.

Scientists Capture Video of Deepstaria, a Rarely Seen, Shapeshifting Jellyfish

In the video, the Deepstaria jellyfish hovers like a ghost before unfurling its billowing bell, giving scientists aboard the 'Nautilus' a rare look at the illusive species.

Massive Swarms of Migrating Dragonflies Are So Large They’re Popping Up on Weather Radar

Though scientists know the insects migrate south in the fall, there are still unanswered questions about the swarms.

Shocker: This Electric Eel Delivers More Voltage Than Any Creature on Earth

The newly identified species of eel, 'Electrophorus voltai,' can deliver 860 volts to incapacitate prey.

Need Help Cleaning Up the Dog Poop in Your Yard? There’s an App for That

Plowz and Mowz, an outdoor services app, has an option for people looking to clean up the dog poop from their yard without getting their hands dirty.

Meet Garlic, China’s First Cloned Kitten

The “copy cat” cost $35,000 and doesn’t look exactly like the original, but he’s still an undeniably adorable animal clone.

France's Maurice the Rooster Faces Noise Complaints in Court

The bird was criticized for crowing too early in the morning, leading to a dispute that reached a French court.

Environmental DNA Evidence Suggests the Loch Ness Monster Could Be a Giant Eel

A genetic analysis of the waters of Loch Ness found an unusually high amount of eel DNA, indicating that Nessie may not be an elusive plesiosaur after all.

How the Wild Horses of North Carolina’s Outer Banks Have Survived 500 Years of Hurricanes

When Hurricane Dorian approached the Outer Banks in North Carolina, the wild horses there knew exactly what to do to survive.

ArmanWerthPhotography/iStock via Getty Images

10 Wily Facts About Coyotes

Coyotes that live in the eastern United States are hybrids with both dog and wolf DNA. Here are some more facts about the resourceful predator.

PREV NEXT