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Crow Attacks on Humans Are on the Rise in Australia
They picked up the nasty behavior from magpies.
ANIMALS
10 Facts About Cuban Animals From AMNH's New Exhibition, '¡Cuba!'
In its new bilingual exhibition “¡Cuba!”, the American Museum of Natural History looks at the cultural history of the country as well as its natural history, showing everything from how Cuban cigars are made to the endemic creatures that can be found only
How Scientists Are Using Poop to Study New York City's Coyotes
Although coyotes are in New York City, they've yet to colonize Long Island. Eyewitness reports and trail cam photos can only tell scientists so much. To answer the tougher questions—how the animals are related, and what they’re eating—the scientists rely
Dog Owners Say Their Canine Pals Make Them a Better Person
According to a new survey, owning a pooch can inspire you to be happier, healthier, and more loving.
Sacramento Animal Lover Offers to Cover All Adoption Fees at Local Shelter
Through the end of the year, Kim Pacini-Hauch will pay for all animal adoptions to help the shelter make room for new rescues.
Bat Poop Might Be Turning Gabon’s Cave Crocodiles Orange
Orange is the new croc.
Light Therapy Could Help Bees Recover From Pesticides
Red light helped honeybees bounce back after exposure to a neonicotinoid pesticide.
12 Ferocious Facts About King Cobras
One of the most feared and revered snakes on the planet, the king cobra is renowned for its imposing size and deadly bite. But it also has plenty of other unique qualities: a distinctive voice, remarkable nesting habits, and a name that obscures its true
10 Places Where Humans and Wild Animals Live in Harmony
Looking to hang with an urban marmoset, or cross paths with a wild peacock? Here's how to make it happen.
The Phantom Big Cats Stalking the UK
Are they Ice Age remnants, escaped exotic pets, or just scary stories?
Scientists Say Bird Poop Helps Cool the Arctic
Gases produced by huge quantities of seabird guano contribute modestly to cloud formation, thus helping lower temperatures.
9 Epic Animal Migrations (and How to See Them)
Amazing journeys that every wildlife enthusiast should witness in person.
8 Surprising Tales of Human-Bear Encounters
These meetings didn't go as either party expected.
This Crab's Secret to a Happy Relationship Is a Turtle's Butt
Whether Columbus crabs choose "inclusive" mating or monogamy depends on where they shack up.
Red Squirrels in England Found With Medieval Strain of Leprosy
The strain was last recorded in the UK in 1798.
L.A. Museum's New Exhibit Pays Homage to Crazy Cat Ladies
The Animal Museum's ode to ailurophiles includes cat facts, feline-inspired artwork, and more.
Little Bats Reach Speeds of Up to 100 MPH
Zooming Brazilian free-tailed bats smash the stereotype of bats as inefficient fliers.
7 Unattractive Facts About Blobfish
They don't look half bad underwater.
Meet Khanzir, the Only Pig in Afghanistan
The swine may be lonely, but he's also famous and well-cared for.
Middle-Aged Bonobos Become Farsighted, Too
Primatologists noticed older bonobos grooming their kin from a distance, like a person holding a restaurant menu at arm’s length.
The UK's Largest Earthworm Weighs As Much As a Chocolate Bar
Dave the worm is about 16 inches long, and tips the scales at nearly an ounce.
Archaeologists Find Evidence That Prehistoric Peoples Ate (and Possibly Hunted) Whales
Greenlandic middens dating back 2000 years included trace genetic remains of walruses, caribou, and several whale species.
Bloody Battle Breaks Out When Penguin Finds His Wife With Another Bird
The domestic drama has taken the internet by storm.
12 Fascinating Facts About Gila Monsters
Meet the Gila monster, the largest native lizard in the United States. But watch out for its venomous bites.