Animals
Meet Grazer, the Winner of Fat Bear Week 2023
A fiercely aggressive mother and a skilled angler, the massive brown bear has been crowned this year's champion in the annual online popularity contest
See 12 Winning Images From the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest
The stunning entries showcase the behaviors of ancient and elusive species, from horseshoe crabs to tapirs and orcas—as well as the threats they face
How Do Cats Purr? Scientists May Now Have an Answer
Domestic cats produce low-frequency vocalizations when purring, an unusual ability for their small size
Almost 1,000 Birds Died in One Night From Striking a Chicago Building
Another 1,000 were killed in window collisions across the downtown area, amid calls for more bird-friendly architecture and reduced light pollution
At Least 125 River Dolphins Have Died Amid Drought and Heat in Brazilian Amazon
Though the pink animals' cause of death is not confirmed, temperatures in the remote Lake Tefé reached 102 degrees Fahrenheit in late September
These Birds Will Switch Companions to Earn Food but Stick With Family, Study Suggests
Jackdaws, cognitively complex relatives of crows, have intricate social dynamics and mate for life
More Mammals Can Glow in the Dark Than Previously Thought
A new study found that 125 different mammal species are fluorescent under ultraviolet light, suggesting the property is widespread
This Fluffy Little Anteater May Be a New Species
The animals eke out a living in a pocket of mangroves on Brazil’s Atlantic coast
See the New 'Enchanting' Electric Blue Tarantula Discovered in Thailand
Blue is one of the rarest colors in nature, but this arachnid achieves the bright hue through special structures in its hair
Maintaining a Vegetarian Diet Might Be in Your Genes
New research has identified three genes that are strongly linked to vegetarianism and 31 others that might also play a role in sticking to a meatless diet
Climate Change Is Pushing Many of the World's Amphibians Closer to Extinction
Just over 40 percent of amphibian species are at risk of going extinct, and humans' fossil fuel use is partly to blame, according to a new assessment
A Look Inside Wildlife Crime Scene Investigators
Scientists are using the latest in DNA fingerprinting to combat the multibillion-dollar business of trafficking plants and animals
Why Do Orcas Keep Harassing Porpoises?
An endangered group of killer whales in the Pacific Northwest has been toying with porpoises for decades—and new research offers some possible explanations
How This Small Nonprofit Helped Save California’s Elephant Seals
Volunteers with Friends of the Elephant Seal educate tourists to prevent conflicts, inspire awe and keep the marine mammals safe
Dugong Populations Are Declining in the Great Barrier Reef, Study Finds
Destruction of seagrass habitats and "indiscriminate" gillnet fishing have both contributed to the marine mammals' dropping numbers, scientists say
Parasitic, Invasive Worm Found in Rats in Georgia
While the worm can sicken people, few human infections have been reported in the U.S., and it typically doesn’t require treatment
Flamingos Spotted in Wisconsin for First Time on Record Amid String of Rare Appearances
Following Hurricane Idalia, the conspicuous pink birds have been sighted in at least 11 states where they don’t typically live
One Million Years Ago, Our Human Relatives May Have Challenged Giant Hyenas for Carcasses
Groups of hominins might have successfully scavenged large kills, new modeling finds
Nine Orcas Have Died in Fishing Gear Near Alaska This Year
A "new behavior" from the animals might be linked to this sudden uptick in deaths, as they have been feeding in front of fishing nets, a trade group says
Before Fat Bear Week, Don’t Forget the Corpulent Cubs Competing in Fat Bear Junior
The offspring of Katmai National Park’s famous brown bears will face off in a bracket all their own
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