ANIMALS

5 Awesome Facts About the Atlas Moth

This giant moth rivals any butterfly with its beauty and grandeur.

Calling All Golden Retriever Owners: Your Dog Could Be the Next Air Bud

The search is on for the next Buddy. Submit your golden retriever’s video and join the legacy of the beloved Air Bud franchise.

This one‘s a juvenile female, according to the Marine Megafauna Foundation.

Newly Identified Manta Ray Species Can Grow as Big as a Van

The newly identified Atlantic manta ray is officially a distinct species.

Tears are a treat for some butterfly species.

7 Disgusting Things Butterflies Eat

Blood, sweat, and tears (and a few other choice substances): It’s all on the menu.

Aspen trees have seen better days, but gray wolves are helping them out.

How the Return of Wolves to Yellowstone Helped Aspen Trees Thrive

A new study shows that reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone sparked a massive comeback for aspen saplings.

Radioactive Wasp Nests Discovered Near Cold War-Era Nuclear Storage Site

A shocking discovery was made at a nuclear facility: wasp nests contaminated with radiation.

Hammer Time: Scientists Have Figured Out Why Hammerheads Love Eating Other Sharks

A hammerhead spends a lot of time and energy trying to binge-eat other big sharks. Here's why it pays off.

13 Fascinating Facts About Bees

Sure, you know that bees pollinate our crops and give us honey. But there's so much more to these buzzing insects than that.

What Exactly Are Sand Fleas, Anyway?

Despite the name, some of these beachside pests aren’t even insects at all, though they could still hop up during your summer vacation in more ways than one.

It looks like something has him on edge.

Why Is My Cat’s Tail All Puffed Up?

An extra-fluffy tail doesn’t just look cute—it’s your cat’s way of communicating how they feel.

Tiny Gecko Rediscovered on Galápagos Island Where It Was Feared Extinct

A rare gecko once thought to be lost is making a comeback in the Galápagos.

Sorry to this little guy but feral swine are a huge problem.

Which Invasive Species Are Near You? Find Out With This Interactive Map

EDDMapS’s database has more than 9 million records of invasive species. See which ones hit close to home.

Fireflies Are Surging This Summer, in a Rare Win for the Insects

Firefly populations have been declining, but there may be light at the end of the tunnel for the glowing bugs.

The cocoon is on the left and the chrysalis is on the right.

Chrysalis vs. Cocoon vs. Pupa: What’s the Difference?

Confused about pupae, chrysalises, and cocoons? Discover the key differences between these metamorphic terms.

A Simple Trick for Catching (and Killing) Spotted Lanternflies

Here‘s one quick and easy way to get rid of spotted lanternflies when you don’t feel like stomping on them (and a few other methods, too).

Surprising Partnership Between Ocelots and Opossums Captured By Trail Cameras

Scientists in the Amazon have discovered a rare and puzzling bond between ocelots and opossums—two species typically seen as predator and prey.

Cats are pretty good at regulating their temperature.

How Do Cats Cool Themselves Off?

Here’s a hint: It’s not by sweating through their paws.

Why You Should Think Twice Before Using TikTok’s “Bucket of Doom” Mosquito Hack

Some swear by this summertime hack, and it does work. Unfortunately, though, the “bucket of doom” won’t solve all your mosquito woes this summer—here’s why.

17 Wild Animal Superlatives

From the fastest and biggest animals to the creatures with the strongest schnoz and the longest leap.

The giant panda’s comeback shows that conservation works.

25 Species That Have Made Amazing Comebacks

From the world’s tiniest water lily to the second-largest baleen whale, these animals and plants have beaten the odds (with a big assist from dedicated conservationists).

You'll want to welcome these insects into your garden.

7 Creepy Crawlies You Want in Your Garden

Don’t kill these insects—consider them your friends!

Track Great White Sharks and More With This Interactive Map

OCEARCH's map shows you what sharks are near (or more likely far from) you.

This ‘Garbage and Rats’ Tour Highlights New York City’s Rodent Residents

This Lower Manhattan tour dives into the wild world of rats and the city‘s dirtiest secrets.

Killer whales are intelligent creatures, and scientists have recently discovered a new behavior among the species.

Orca Whales Seen Giving Each Other Exfoliating Kelp “Massages”

New research suggests orcas may be using kelp to connect with each other and even exfoliate.