ANIMALS

Look at the Dallas Zoo’s New Baby Elephant

Look at him!

Rare 'Werewolf Cat' Discovered in South Africa

The kitten is the 35th known cat to have ever spontaneously developed the genetic mutation that causes its patchy fur.

South American Earthworms Build Enormous Mounds of Poop

The massive mounds lie across the wetlands like huge green polka dots.

Why Do Brood V Cicadas Spend 17 Years Underground?

Periodical cicadas have had scientists scratching their heads for centuries.

Scott Portelli Wildlife Photographer, @scottportelli

Octopuses, Cuttlefish, and Squid Are Thriving in Warming Waters

An octopus uprising seems more possible with every passing day.

12 Trusty Facts About the Akita

7. Helen Keller is said to have brought the very first Akita to the United States.

New Global Biodiversity Atlas Reveals the Secrets of Soil

“There are new things to discover in the soil, right here on Earth. You don’t have to go to Mars or the Moon to find something you don’t know.”

People-Eating Nile Crocodiles Identified in Southern Florida

At 1600 pounds, the Nile crocodile is beginning to throw its weight around in the States.

Panda Poop Provides Clues to Their Tummy Troubles

The bears' summer diet may be a trigger for their frequent and serious gastrointestinal illness.

See How the Alpine Ibex Defies Gravity, All For a Lick of Salt

It's nerve-racking and amazing.

6 Times Animals Foiled Human Plans

Many acts of seeming sabotage have been committed by our furred, finned, and feathered perhaps non-friends over the years. Are they publicity ploys? Protests against human hegemony? Or just accidental run-ins inevitable given the extent of mankind’s enter

How a Contagious Dog Cancer Succeeded and Spread

The history of canine transmissible venereal tumor is a weird one.

Baby Barn Owls Give Their Hungrier Siblings First Preference at Mealtime

Barn owl nestlings communicate about who's hungriest, a new study finds.

More Than 150 Beagles Saved From Animal Testing Are Going Up for Adoption

A laboratory in Bengaluru is in the process of releasing 156 beagles.

Unlike Ants, Urban Bees May Prefer a Natural Diet

Researchers found that even in the presence of spilled soda, city-dwelling honeybees opted for flower nectar.

Why Do Giant Tortoises Live So Long?

Evolution, geography, and luck all may have contributed to the long lives of these gentle giants.

Thanks to webcams, you can keep a close eye on animals like Mei Xiang.

10 Animal Webcams You Can Watch Right Now

Thanks to various livestreaming services, you can keep your eye on these animals, no matter where you are!

15 Times Animals Saved the Day

Here are a few surprising times that animals have swooped in—or crawled in, or swam in—to save our skins.

These big reptiles pop up in all kinds of places.

15 of the Most Unusual Places Alligators Have Been Found

Discover the weirdest spots where live alligators have turned up, from a New York park to a Chicago basement, and more.

14 Surprising Truths About Tapeworms

Yes, they're disgusting—but they're also fascinating.

7 Fuzzy Facts About Exotic Shorthair Cats

The breed is nearly identical to the Persian, save one big difference—it has short fur.

Polar Bears in Canada Are Pooping Glitter

Zookeepers in Winnipeg are using glitter to track the feces of different polar bears.

This Flying Bat Robot Is the New Star of Your Nightmares

It uses silicone skin to fly like the real thing.

Dung Beetles Navigate Using Mental Snapshots of the Sky

The “dance” they do on those balls of dung is a way for the beetles to get their bearings.

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