ANIMALS

Scientists say the spiky mammals turn over tons of soil each year in Australia.

Known as the furry, flying mascots of Halloween, bats have an unfair reputation as blood-sucking monsters. (Only a few actually drink blood, you know). Get face to face with some of the most bizarre bats in the world.

Marsupial milk has evolved to provide extra immune support.

Even as babies, they have a lot of wrinkles.

“If you’re not careful, you can get attached to these little rascals—and I do. They’re very, very special to me.”

Scientists previously believed the tiny arachnids could only hear noises a few centimeters away.

The attractions sometimes drug, beat, or isolate animals into submission.

Two specimens of the Chihuahua-sized animals have just rearranged the branches of the carnivore family tree.

Shrinking territory has forced the big cats into close quarters with humans and livestock.

Experiments found that orangutans, chimpanzees, and bonobos all anticipated what a fictional character would do next, even when it was the wrong decision.

The 182 countries in attendance failed to pass a total ban on the trade of lion parts.

Despite the efforts of groups like “Toads on Roads,” which gives migrating toads an escort across busy streets, toad populations have been dropping in the UK and Switzerland for decades.