Animals
Is That Wallaby Sprouting a Second Head?
Last week, the first baby wallaby to be born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in three decades poked its head out of its mother’s pouch
Some People's Brains Can Sense Earth's Magnetic Field—but No, It Doesn't Mean We Have Magnetoreception 'Superpowers'
A new experiment reveals signs our brains may respond to changes in Earth's magnetic field, but it's unclear whether it impacts behavior
Healthy Baby Lambs Born Using World's Oldest Sperm
Ram semen survived 50 years frozen in liquid nitrogen, matched insemination success rate of sperm frozen for just one year
How Urban Beehives Can Help Researchers Detect Air Pollution
Trace elements found in honey may be able to lead researchers straight to the source of environmental contamination
Hungry Otters Are Creating a Unique Archaeological Record
By bashing mussel shells onto stones, otters leave behind traces of their activity
The Carcasses That Mountain Lions Leave Behind Power Entire Insect Ecosystems
A new study shows 215 species of beetles rely on the big cats' leftovers
Woman Attacked by Jaguar at Arizona Zoo Says She Was ‘In the Wrong’
She had been trying to get a photo of the animal, which reached through its cage and clamped down on her arm
Dog Walks Are Good Exercise for Seniors—But Be Careful, Fractures Are on the Rise
Injuries caused by walking a dog on a leash have doubled in the last 15 years for Americans aged 65 and over
This New Scientifically Accurate Board Game Is for the Birders
"Wingspan" features 170 unique species cards filled with real-world information, life-like illustrations
These 103 Beetle Species Have a Mix of Pop Culture-Inspired Names
Entomologists named the newly discovered species after Star Wars Jedi master Yoda, Greek goddess Artemis, French comic book character Asterix
A New Orca Species May Have Been Spotted Off the Coast of Chile
Until now, the so-called Type D killer whale has been the stuff of legends, eluding scientists while sneaking snacks off of fishermen's lines
Bird Migrations, Floral Blooms and Other Natural Phenomena Cause Seasonal Spikes in Wikipedia Searches
A new study has found that pageview trends for various plants and animal species correspond to real-world seasonal patterns
Genome Sequencing Offers Clues About Celebrity Cat Lil Bub’s Unusual Appearance
Researchers identified the mutations responsible for the tabby’s extra toes, tiny stature
Meet the Singing Mice of Central America
The vocal critters could help scientists better understand the mechanics of human conversation
Chubby Rat Stuck in Manhole Cover Rescued by Fearless Firefighters
It took eight volunteer firefighters to pop the overweight rodent out of a vent in the sewer cover
The History of the Lab Rat Is Full of Scientific Triumphs and Ethical Quandaries
Lab rodents have been used in animal testing for more than 150 years, and the number of rodent-based studies continues to grow
As Humpback Whales Migrate to Antarctica, One Straggler Washes Ashore in the Amazon
Scientists found the one-year-old calf’s carcass around 50 feet inland on a remote Brazilian island
Who Was the First Woman Depicted on Currency and More Questions From Our Readers
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Scientists Dressed Horses Up Like Zebras to Determine the Purpose of Stripes
A new study supports the theory that zebras’ distinctive coats repel flies
This Tarantula Species Has a Weird, Deflated Horn on Its Back
The defining horn, which features a hard base punctuated by a bulbous, “bag-like” body, extends over the spider's back
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