ANIMALS

Mantises Regularly Catch and Feast On Birds, NBD

We’re talking hummingbirds, not eagles, but still.

10 of the World's Strangest Spiders

From cartwheeling to venom-spitting, spiders have developed a lot of odd behaviors.

China Is Now Home to a Panda-Shaped Solar Farm

Sustainable energy can sometimes also be adorable.

Don't Panic About the Plague

Several cases have been confirmed in New Mexico. But plague makes an appearance in the U.S.—and worldwide—every year.

Artists Transform the Polar Bear Capital of the World Into Massive Mural Gallery

The Sea Walls project works with “artivists” from around the world to raise awareness of environmental issues.

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Mass Extinction That Killed the Dinosaurs Also Led to 'Explosive Radiations of Frogs'

Ninety percent of frogs alive today descend from just three lineages that survived the extinction 66 million years ago.

Can Dogs Eat Grapes?

Short answer: It's doggie Kryptonite.

Drumming Cockatoos Keep the Beat Like Human Musicians

The ladies love drummers.

It’s Illegal to Own Only One Guinea Pig in Switzerland

Guinea pigs get lonely, too.

What’s the Difference Between an Alligator and a Crocodile?

To the untrained eye, both look like prehistoric swamp lizards, but there are some tricks you can use so you don’t make a faux pas the next time you’re in Florida.

Harry Potter Has Created a Huge Black Market for Owls in Indonesia

In the decades since the first movie came out, the demand for black-market owls in Indonesia has multiplied.

Cs California, Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 3.0

How Experts Say We Should Stop a 'Zombie' Infection: Kill It With Fire

"I really don’t think it’s that crazy."

15 Facts About Island of the Blue Dolphins

Though published in 1960, the novel's inspiration came from nearly 100 years before.

India Now Has a Private Ambulance Service Just for Cows

Both the Indian government and private nonprofits already run shelters for old and infirm cattle that would otherwise be slaughtered.

Why Do Cats Love to Knead?

There are several theories about why your cat likes to "make biscuits."

9 Benefits of Taking Your Dog to Work

Reduced stress and increased cooperation amongst coworkers are just a couple of the benefits of taking your best furry friend to the office.

Meet the Beautiful Beetle That Lives in (and Eats) Poop

Don't let the rainbow scarab's love of coprophagy put you off. It's a stunner.

Cats Didn't Need Our Help to Become Domesticated

Felines lived side by side with humans for thousands of years before we finally began to influence their breeding.

6 Archaeological Finds Made by Badgers

Archaeology badger don’t care if it's mucking up our knowledge of the ancient past.

What Do Dogs Dream About?

We've got a pretty good idea.

What 6 Dinosaurs from Jurassic Park Really Looked Like

In the 24 years since the original 'Jurassic Park' was released, what we know about dinosaurs has changed a lot. Here's some of the new research that may change how you imagine these ancient animals.

This Scuba Diver Has Been Visiting the Same Fish for 30 Years

Arakawa has been visiting Yoriko, an Asian sheepshead wrasse—called a kobudai in Japan—in the waters of Hasama Underwater Park.

Mike Goren, Wikimedia Commons // CC BY 2.0

How Many Giant Squids Are There? Whale Stomachs May Hold the Answer

Despite their size, giant squids are notoriously difficult to spot.

Test Helps to Identify Which Puppies Will Make Good Guide Dogs

Every dog is a good dog. Some are just better helpers than others.

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