ANIMALS

Watch Christmas Island’s Annual Crab Migration on Google Street View

Even if you can't make it to the remote Australian territory in the Indian Ocean, you can witness its annual crustacean takeover.

Scientists Find a 245-Million-Year-Old Horseshoe Crab Fossil That Resembles Darth Vader

They named it <em>Vaderlimulus tricki</em>.

John Lennon Was a Crazy Cat Lady

John Lennon had almost as many cats as the Beatles had No. 1 hits.

Pigeons Are Secretly Brilliant Birds That Understand Space and Time, Study Finds

The much-maligned bird is a lot more intelligent than people think.

NOAA Fisheries Service scientists disentangle a young North Atlantic right whale off the coast Florida.

Meet the Biologists Who Rescue Whales Trapped in Fishing Gear

Getting tangled in lines and nets can be deadly for whales—and it's a global problem.

The FDA Has Issued a Warning to Dog Owners About Store-Bought Bones

They've been linked to nearly 70 illnesses, and 15 fatalities.

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Mythical Yetis are Actually Bears, According to DNA Analysis

After testing evidence collected from the Tibetan Plateau and from museum collections, they found the biological root of the Yeti legends to be local bears.

There have been some pretty cute criminals prowling the streets.

25 Animals That Have Been Imprisoned or Arrested

From foul-mouthed parrots to prison-breaking cats, these 25 animals are proof that “crime” can sometimes be cuddly.

10 Fun Facts About Pelicans

There's a lot to love about these eccentric birds.

Atlanta Shelters Give Pups a Temporary Home for the Holidays

Some foster families are already thinking about adoption.

32 Facts About Turkeys to Gobble Right Up

Don’t be fooled by their reputation for being thoughtless. Turkeys have a few tricks up their wings. Before tucking into your Thanksgiving dinner, read up on the bird you're about to gobble, gobble.

Owning a Dog May Add Years to Your Life, Study Shows

You'll have to spend some of it picking up their poop, but still.

Why Don't We Eat Turkey Tails?

One of the most delicious parts of the bird was once banned from import to the Pacific Islands. We investigate.

10 Juicy Facts About Sea Apples

They're round and colorful, but that's where the similarities between fruit and these marine invertebrates end.

Scientists Create Three Puppy Clones of 'Snuppy,' the World's First Cloned Dog

They're now more than a year old.

Why Do We Dive With Sharks But Not Crocodiles?

There are a couple of reasons—one of them being that sharks don't like the way people taste.

The Queen's Racing Pigeons Are in Danger, Due to an Increase in Peregrine Falcons

The predatory birds are a natural foe for the monarch's prized pets.

8 Ways Spiders Are Creepily Clever

Spiders do a lot more than spin webs.

7 Myths About Bats

The world’s only flying mammal isn’t nearly as bad as our fears make it out to be. Here are seven misconceptions about bats, as well as explanations of what really goes on in the batcave.

Cockatoos Destroy Australia's Broadband Network

So far, the wild birds have caused $61,500 worth of damage, according to officials.

Nudibranchs, the Butterflies of the Sea, May Also Be Ruthless 'Kleptopredators'

They get two meals in one.

Presumed Extinct, the Rare 'Golden Wonder' Salamander Reappears After 42 Years

"I flew off the couch where I'd been falling asleep, let loose a string of expletives (in a good way), and did a little happy dance."

A New Kind of Creepy-Crawly: Octopuses Oozing Across the Beach at Night

“It was a bit like an end-of-days scenario."

Why Are Lemurs So Weird? Maybe Because They Don't Eat Enough Fruit

Almost all primates eat fruit, even if it's just a little. A lack of it might be the reason why lemurs exhibit un-primate-like behavior like hibernating.

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