Animals
Ruff News: Man’s Best Friend May Have Been Domesticated Twice
Where did Fido come from? It’s complicated
The U.S. Just Announced an Unprecedented Ban on African Ivory
Will tighter rules help reduce global demand?
Urchin Sunscreen and Other Ways Animals Beat the Burn
Species have come up with a variety of ways to protect themselves from the sun
Thailand’s Controversial "Temple Tigers" Are Finally Free
Thai officials found nearly 140 captive tigers as well as 40 dead cubs kept in freezers at the self-proclaimed sanctuary
Finding Lessons on Culture and Conservation at the End of the Road in Kauai
In the remote, tropical paradise called Ha‘ena, the community is reasserting Native Hawaiian stewardship of the land and sea
Bumblebees Detect a Flower's Electric Buzz With Their Fuzz
Using the tiny hairs that cover their bodies, bees can tap into the weak electric field in the atmosphere
For One Day Only, Visit the Farm and Cryogenics Laboratory Trying to Save Endangered Livestock Breeds
Enjoy a farm tour, cryogenics demonstration and a heritage-breed beef burger at Newport, Rhode Island's Swiss Village Farm
Does Snot Help Dolphins Echolocate?
The cetaceans can perform acoustic gymnastics, but how they produce ultrasonic noises has long eluded scientists
Welcome to the Meerkat's World of Competitive Eating
When vying for dominance, meerkats increase their food intake to bulk up and maintain their place on the social pecking order
Fake Blood and All, the Next-Gen Veggie Burger Is Set to Debut at Whole Foods
With creations of pea proteins and beet pulp, Beyond Meat hopes to mimic beef as closely as possible
Where Red Birds Get Their Vibrant Hues
Two studies identify the same gene that makes red birds crimson—and perhaps helps them shed toxins, too
A Giant Flock of Pigeons Is Lighting up New York’s Night Sky
The show is meant to illustrate that pigeons aren't rats with wings
Nile Crocodiles Have Moved to Florida
Three "unusual" crocodilians turned out to be more closely related to South African crocs than American ones
The Best National Parks for Wildlife Spotting
Plan your national park visits around prime viewing hours
The Fight Against Elephant Poachers Is Going Commando
In central Africa, a former Israeli military trainer and his team are deploying battle-tested tactics to stop the runaway slaughter of elephants
Baby Bison Euthanized After Tourists Try to "Save" It
Don't touch the wildlife
Meet the Diverse and Bizarre “Stars” of the Deep Sea
As human activities encroach on remote oceans, scientists work to map the denizens of the deep
Leprosy Threatens U.K. Red Squirrel Populations
Researchers have launched a new study to try to save the furry rodents
The Science Behind Nature's Patterns
A new book explores the physical and chemical reasons behind incredible visual structures in the living and non-living world
Brawny American Lobsters Are Muscling in on Their European Cousins
Sweden wants to ban live American lobsters for fear they will out-claw their own
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