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Researchers Say ‘Ugly’ Animals Get Less Scientific Attention
A review of the scientific literature on Australian mammals shows a clear research imbalance in favor of more charismatic animals.
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Learn more about this dog in sheep’s clothing.
Why Don't We Ride Zebras Like Horses?
Why didn't humans tame zebras and ride them across the savanna?
Watch This Monkey Control a Wheelchair With Its Mind
The technology will hopefully lead to robotic developments for people with disabilities.
Bird Poop Briefly Shut Down a New York State Power Plant
The bird droppings likely caused the nuclear reactor to automatically trip.
This Tiny Dragonfly Routinely Travels a Record-Breaking 4400 Miles
"Wandering gliders" fly thousands of miles to mate.
15 Fish With Amazing Talents
As these marvelous swimmers demonstrate, schools of fish definitely have the best talent shows.
11 Ways Big Cats Are Just Like Domestic Cats
Just how much do big cats have in common with the tabby in your home? We asked Susan Bass, director of publicity at Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida—you know, the place that puts out all those awesome big cat videos—to walk us through what behaviors big c
12 Wonderful Facts About Wombats
8. Their poop is cube-shaped.
Everglades Alligators Keep Birds Safe (and Eat Their Chicks)
Birds nest near alligators for protection, and the alligators get fat off fallen chicks, a new study finds.
Oregano Significantly Curbs the Amount of Methane in Cow Burps
Finally, an herbal remedy we can get behind.
England Introduces New Peter Rabbit-Inspired Coins
The whimsical currency honors the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's birth in 1866.
11 Mundane Objects That Are Statistically Deadlier Than Sharks
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Watch This Fearless Antelope Take on a Nosey Drone Head-First
The antelope did what any wild and mildly annoyed animal would do.
Scientists Put Penguins on a Treadmill to Learn About Their Waddle
Turns out, fatter penguins are more likely to topple over.
Courthouse Dogs Help Victims Tell Their Stories
Currently, 98 pooches work as facility dogs across 31 states.
Gorillas Hum Happy Tunes While They Eat, New Research Finds
We're not the only species guilty of making yummy sounds.
How Do Birds Know How to Migrate?
Sometimes, they follow their noses.
11 Tips for Taking Purrfect Cat Pics From a Professional Feline Photographer
One of the world's most renowned cat photographers, Larry Johnson, tells you how to take top-notch pictures of a feline.
This Faux Taxidermy is Made Almost Entirely Out of Recycled Fabrics
Cruelty-free wall decorations crafted by hand in Wisconsin.
Two Retired Army Horses Are Looking for a New Home
Kennedy and Quincy have served in the Army's Old Guard for nearly a decade, pulling veterans' coffins to burials at Arlington National Cemetery.
9 Animals Accused of Espionage
Too cute to look dangerous, they’ve got the perfect cover to infiltrate your home.