ANIMALS

Some Common Colds May Have Come From Camels

Camels might be partially to blame for your sniffles.

A New Database Tracks 160 Years of Walrus Hot Spots

Walruses take a break from hunting to chill out on beaches in massive groups, but scientists have a hard time figuring out why they choose the locations they do.

Vienna Zoo's Giant Panda Gives Birth to Surprise Second Cub

If only all shocking events could be so adorable...

RIP Monster, the Beloved Sloth Who Inspired a Scientist

A star of our story and video about zoologist Sam Trull's work with sloths, Monster was recently killed by an ocelot.

Research Sheds Light on the Connection Between Fingers and Fins

The two have more in common than we previously thought.

Scientists Analyze the DNA of Elusive "Living Fossil" Jungle Squirrel

Researchers have finally been able to place the mysterious, scaly tailed squirrel on the evolutionary family tree.

UK Zoo Welcomes Hundreds of Rare Montserrat Tarantula Babies

Zookeepers at the Chester Zoo are the proud foster parents of 200 tiny Monserrat tarantulas.

Study Finds Dogs Prefer Praise Over Treats

Here's further evidence that the love between dogs and their owners is mutual.

Researcher Stages Cheeto Olympics for Birds

The snack’s unnatural brightness made it easy for observers to track two species’ behavior from a distance.

How to Microchip Your Pet—And Why It's Important

To promote the practice of microchipping, Monday, August 15, has been designated as "Check the Chip Day."

Unique Glow Helps Identify Two New Fish Species

Mirrors on the fishes’ bellies help control and direct their glow.

See How the Best Human Athletes Stack Up Against Average Animals

The world's fastest human still has nothing on a warthog.

Bending Sticks Into Tools Is Apparently NBD for Crows

Researchers previously believed a crow named Betty was a genius because they’d seen her bend a twig into a hooked tool. It turns out Betty was just…average.

UK Zoo Offers Redheads Free Admission on International Orangutan Day

All redheads get in free, but wigs don't count.

On Facebook, Dog People Have More Friends, But Cat People Get Invited to More Parties

Facebook data scientists analyzed what separates dog lovers from cat lovers on social media.

Scientists Say Greenland Sharks May Live 400 Years

That makes them the longest-living vertebrates on the planet by 200 years. They may not even reach sexual maturity until age 150.

Be Like Pete: Here are 6 Places You Can Find Real 'Dragons' Today

Just because you won't be able to befriend Pete's dragon, Elliot, doesn't mean you can't visit some real-life "dragons" from the animal kingdom.

Jebulon via Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

A Project Gives Restaurant’s Leftover Oyster Shells New Life

The Billion Oyster Project is using leftover shells to restore New York's oyster population.

Ohio Conservationists Unleash Hellbenders on Local Streams

Huge captive-bred salamanders will be released into streams in the hopes of replenishing threatened populations.

Paul Morris via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 2.0

Humming Might Not Coax Snails Out of Their Shells

Many coastal residents swear a little mouth music is all it takes to bring a common periwinkle out of its shell.

Biblioteca aga via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 3.0

Dolphin Moms May Start Teaching Their Calves Before They're Born

When it comes to pregnancy chatter, dolphins are actually a lot like us.

Capybaras Overrun the Rio Olympic Golf Course

Golfers have more than just sand traps to worry about.

Take a Ride on China's New Panda-Themed Subway Train

Fittingly, it was built to attract visitors to the region’s famous Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.

Scientists Spot Rare Arabian Sand Cat for the First Time Since 2005

The nocturnal felines are notoriously elusive.

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