Animals
Paris Zoo Unveils Bizarre, Brainless ‘Blob’ Capable of Learning—and Eating Oatmeal
Physarum polycephalum is known as a slime mold, but it is not in fact a fungus. It’s also not a plant. Or an animal.
Extreme Snowfall Prevented Arctic Species From Breeding Last Year
Snow coverage persisted through late July, which prevented plants, insects and birds from reproducing normally
Heidi the Snoozing Octopus May Not Be Dreaming After All
A video of the octopus’ in-sleep color changes are fascinating, but it doesn’t tell us much
North America's Rarest Warbler Comes Off the Endangered List
Habitat restoration and invasive species trapping have helped Kirtland's recover in its central Michigan home
Holly Cow! Fattest Bear of Them All Claims Coveted Title
For #FatBearWeek2019, the furever fabulous 435 Holly reigns triumphant
Connecting With Coyotes on the Prowl
Biologist Joe Guthrie embarks on a new study to track five adults in the Shenandoah Valley using GPS collars
On an Active Volcano, a Northern Fur Seal Population Is Booming
Scientists estimate that there were 36,000 pups on Bogoslof Island this year—up from around 28,000 in 2015
New Report Finds at Least One in Five Terrestrial Vertebrate Species Are Traded Globally
The research team also predicts increased trade going forward
A Farewell to Ming, the Siberian-Bengal Tiger Who Spent Three Years in a Harlem Apartment
Antoine Yates, Ming’s owner, once said that the tiger was his ‘only friend, really’
How the Iberian Lynx Bounced Back From the Brink of Extinction
Two decades ago, fewer than 100 Iberian lynx remained, but thanks to captive breeding and habitat management, the population is recovering
This Ancient Shark Looked Like an Eel and Swallowed Its Prey Whole
Scans of a rare 360-million-year-old shark skeleton shows the beasts used hunting techniques similar to modern sharks and fish
Color of Giraffes’ Spots Reflects Social Status, Not Age
New research suggests male giraffes with darker coloring are more solitary, dominant than lighter-hued counterparts
An Angry Walrus Mother Derailed a Russian Naval Expedition
The hulking marine mammal was likely trying to protect her calves
Help the Shedd Aquarium Name Its Rescued Otter Pups
The aquarium hopes the contest will help raise awareness about southern sea otters’ ongoing conservation needs
Why Are Animals in Natural History Museums Overwhelmingly Male?
Researchers say the sex imbalance stems from factors including animal size, sex-specific behavior and human collecting preferences
Spotted in Kenya: A Baby Zebra With Polka Dots
Tira, as the foal has been named, appears to have a condition known as “pseudomelanism”—and it may threaten his survival
Where Does the Word 'Teetotaler' Come From? And More Questions From Our Readers
You've got questions, we've got experts
86 Big Cats Rescued From Thailand’s Tiger Temple Have Died in Government Custody
Although the government says inbreeding, stress contributed to the felines' demise, critics have also cited cramped conditions, inadequate facilities
New Giant Salamander Species Is the World's Largest Amphibian
A new study has revealed that Chinese giant salamander consists not of one species, but three
Rats Learned to Play Hide and Seek to Help Study the Brain
The animals squeaked and jumped for joy during the game, a sign that they enjoy play just as much as humans
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