Animals
How Human Noise Ruins Parks for Animals and People
Even in America’s most pristine wildernesses, unwanted sound is changing landscapes
What Is the Key to Predict Animal Speed?
The biggest animals aren't always the fastest
As the American Buffalo Declined, Its Symbolism Rose
Over the years, the American buffalo, or bison, has been a symbol of the American frontier
Lioness Spotted Nursing a Leopard Cub in Tanzania
It is the first time that a wild cat has been observed "adopting" another species—but the interaction may not have a happy end
Watch the Sri Lankan Navy Rescue an Elephant Stranded at Sea
It took 12 hours for a team of navy personnel, divers and wildlife officials to pull the creature back to shore
Adorable New Tiger Cub Born at the Zoo Yips at Its Mom on Video
The new Sumatran tiger cub signals a success in efforts to save the critically endangered species
Stunning Images Capture Rare Pale Tiger in India
An unusual genetic combination likely led to the creature's exceptionally light coloration
Like Humans, Chimps Learn Behavior From One Another
Chimps have a range of personalities and the facial expressions to reflect them
Forget Dinos: Horseshoe Crabs Are Stranger, More Ancient—And Still Alive Today
But now evolution’s ultimate survivors may be in danger
Illuminating the Secret Language of Lightning Bugs
For these light-up lovers, each flash in the night could mean sex or death
Harry Potter Sparks Illegal Owl Trade in Indonesia
Hedwig made quite the impression—but her popularity is hurting real-life birds
Global Fishing Fleets Waste Ten Percent of Catch
Every year, fisheries waste ten million tons of fish—enough to fill 4,500 Olympic-sized swimming pools
One in Three American Pets Is Pudgy
Is your kitty curvaceous? It's not the only one
How Do Sea Lions Swim, Glide and Sometimes Even Nab Humans?
These living torpedoes pull themselves through the water using their front flippers, unlike other ocean creatures
Plague Infects Three People in New Mexico
The deadly disease can be spread by household pets
Michael Bond, Creator of Paddington Bear, Dies at 91
The author's stories about a plucky, marmalade-loving bear sold more than 35 million copies worldwide
Researchers Find Ancient Extinction Event Among Large Marine Creatures
More than a third of large ocean-dwelling species disappeared roughly 2 million years ago
New Species of Amazon Parrot Discovered in Mexico
Researchers say that only 100 blue-winged Amazons, which have distinctive markings and a unique call, exist in the wild
A Dog From 3rd Century Rome Was Discovered During Subway Excavations
The canine’s skeleton and other artifacts were preserved in a fire, offering a window on Ancient Roman life
When It Comes to Conservation, Are Ugly Animals a Lost Cause?
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but good marketing can do wonders
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