ANIMALS

7 Facts About Chartreux Cats

Don’t mistake these gray French kitties for British shorthairs.

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Why Are Some Birds So Smart? Their Brains Are Neurally Dense

A new study found that bird brains pack a lot of brain cells per square inch.

The National Aquarium Is Moving Its Dolphins to a Natural Seawater Sanctuary

The plan to build an enormous outdoor sanctuary off the coast of Florida or the Caribbean is a major move in the world of animal captivity.

This Blind Bird Expert Can Identify 3000 Distinct Calls

Juan Pablo Culasso has turned his perfect pitch into a career in nature recording.

New York Might Soon Allow People to Be Buried With Pets

Rest in peace, man and man's best friend.

Where Does the Expression ‘Crocodile Tears’ Come From?

The expression been used as a fable to teach sincere repentance, by Shakespeare to convey false grief, and, more recently, by media mocking tearful politicians or murder suspects.

Documentary Focuses on the Life of Koko the Talking Gorilla

Learn more about the gorilla that learned sign language and had pet kittens.

Los Angeles Is Getting Its First Permanent Cat Cafe

Coffee and cuddles in one convenient location.

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Why Do Birds Line Up On Telephone and Power Wires?

The avian high-wire act, explained.

7 Unusual Facts About Japanese Bobtail Cats

Get to know the short-tailed kitty from Asia.

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Seagull Turns Orange After Accidental Swim in Tikka Masala

The bird got a little too eager in its search for meat at a factory.

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Bioluminescence Evolved in Fish at Least 27 Times, Scientists Say

Study shows the ability to glow has arisen many more times than was previously believed.

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Deer May Rely on Internal Compasses to Avoid Colliding When They Flee

A new study suggests that fleeing deer leap along a north-south axis to keep everyone moving safely in the same direction.

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When Cornered, Electric Eels Rise Out of the Water to Attack

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, right?

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6 Honking Facts About Canada Geese

3. They form gangs.

Rogue Monkey Sets off Nationwide Blackout in Kenya

The nation was without power for three hours Tuesday.

Photographer Captures Live Fish Stuck Inside a Jellyfish

Tim Samuel was snorkeling off Pass Beach in Byron Bay, Australia, when he captured a rare phenomenon.

8 Tips for Improving Your Cat's Litter Box

Read on for eight tips for keeping your cat's box tidy, fresh, and welcoming.

Prehistoric Mammals Didn’t Need Dinosaur Die-Off to Thrive, Say Scientists

A new study finds that mammals were thriving 10 to 20 million years before dinosaur extinction.

Why Does Salt Kill Slugs?

Tasty for us, deadly for them.

Tiny Plastics in the Ocean Are Harming Baby Fish

Microplastics are making young fish smaller, slower, and less intelligent.

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These Fish Can Recognize Human Faces

Archerfish join the ranks of non-human animals that can tell humans apart.

8 Prison Animal Programs

Prisons across the United States and elsewhere have instituted programs that pair inmates with animals in need. The benefits to the inmates are many: They can cuddle with the animals, learn new skills, practice compassion and consideration, and some even

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Great White Sharks May Travel to Long Island to Mate

New York's wildlife could be even cooler than we thought.

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