ANIMALS

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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.

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Bloody Battle Breaks Out When Penguin Finds His Wife With Another Bird

The domestic drama has taken the internet by storm.

You are getting dangerously close to this Gila monster.

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.

10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Zoos

Don't tap on the glass, or the zookeepers might follow you.

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Coral and Algae Have Been Friends for 212 Million Years

Analysis of coral skeletons from the Late Triassic period shows that the corals were already involved in a symbiotic relationship with dinoflagellate algae even then.

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How Chipmunks and Striped Mice Got Their Adorable Stripes

Scientists have found the genetic origin of stripes in chipmunks and African mice.

10 Leggy Facts About the Maned Wolf

Its pee smells like pot.

Chicago's Secret Weapon Against Rats: Feral Cats

The Windy City's vermin complaints have increased 40 percent since 2015, and people are taking action by adopting felines.

8 Silkily Engineered Facts About Spider Webs

Relative to weight, the strength of a spider web rivals steel and Kevlar, the material used to make bullet-proof vests.

12 Catastrophically Unlucky Black Cats

More than a few have had some bad luck of their own.

Arlington National Cemetery Bans Bikes And Pets

Service animals and working military dogs are still permitted, as are authorized visitors on bicycles.

Scientists Play Matchmakers for a Lonely Lefty Snail

Jeremy the garden snail was born a mirror image of most snails—a fact that’s made mating impossible.

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A New Secret Weapon Against Illegal Wildlife Trafficking: Rats

The African pouched rat’s sense of smell rivals a canine's—and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hopes it can help them detect illegal shipments.

16 Adorable Halloween Costumes for Non-Traditional Pets

Everyone can dress up for Halloween—even snakes!

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Noise Keeps Animals From Recognizing the Scent of Danger

Dwarf mongooses exposed to traffic noise in an experiment failed to pick up on, and react to, predator cues.

Lady Meerkats Make More Testosterone Than Males

Testosterone-fueled bad behavior is as common in meerkats as it is among other animals. But there’s one major difference: In meerkat society, scientists say, it’s the females doing the misbehaving.

Think Twice Before Letting Your Dog Lick Your Face

Your canine's mouth teems with microorganisms that we, as humans, aren’t designed to battle.

Is It Legal to Shoot Bigfoot?

Sasquatch might want to steer clear of Texas.

The Ancient Connection Between Corgis and Fairies

The fluffy pooches had an important job to do.

11 Secrets of Wildlife Photographers

Learn to think like an animal.

Brazilian Monkeys Make Stone Hammers That Look a Lot Like Early Human Tools

Researchers say it’s possible we’ve mistaken capuchin artifacts for those made by early humans.

7 Memorable Corgis From Pop Culture

Meet Holly, Molly, Rufus, and more.

Burrowing Echidnas Act as Natural Hoes

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

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15 Astonishing Facts About Bats

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.

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