Weird Animals
Chameleon Discovered in Madagascar May Be World's Smallest Reptile
The male of the newly described species measured just half an inch long from his nose to the base of his tail
Scientists Discover This Peculiar New Zealand Reptile Has Two 'Powerhouse' Genomes
The research could help zoologists understand what makes tuataras so genetically different from all other reptiles.
How to Care for Komodo Dragons, the World's Largest Lizards
The Smithsonian's National Zoo is warming up to a new monitor lizard this winter, a young Komodo dragon named Onyx
Australian Lungfish Has Biggest Genome Ever Sequenced
The air-breathing fish dethrones the Mexican axolotl for the title of largest known genome in the animal kingdom
Enormous Prehistoric Marine Worms' Lair Discovered Along Sea Floor
Trace fossils suggest that sand strikers drilled these underground tunnels
Felines May Use Catnip for More Than Just Euphoria
The plant may keep pesky mosquitos away
Male Mantises Wrestle to Escape Cannibalistic Females
Mating is not so romantic for these insects
Why Some of Darwin's Finches Evolved to Drink Blood
Scientists suggest the vampire finch evolved to drink blood to survive the volcanic archipelago's harsh environment and scarce resources
Newly Discovered Bat Species Has Halloween Colors
The six-ounce bat lives in abandoned mine shafts in Guinea's Nimba Mountains
Meet Ernie and Betty White: Two Conservation Dogs Sniffing Out Invasive Species in Wisconsin
These aren’t the only Labradors using their powerful sense of smell to aid in wildlife preservation efforts
Florida Manatee Found With 'Trump' Written on Its Back
The threatened species faces other serious threats, including boat collisions, habitat loss and toxic algae blooms
Platypus Genes Are Just as Odd as the Creature Itself
These egg-laying, lactating animals have genes in common with mammals as well as birds
Scientists Report First Instances of Dwarf Giraffes
Two individuals spotted in the wild seem to have classic long necks but unusually short, stubby legs
Eight Aww-Inspiring Videos of the Year's Best Animal and Conservation Stories
From a litter of chirping cheetahs and the birth of a lovable giant panda cub to groundbreaking coral reef research and new strides in animal care
Our Ten Most Popular Stories of 2020
From Anglo-Saxon artifacts to copper's antibacterial properties, systemic racism and murder hornets, these were the most-read stories of the year
Watch Octopuses Sucker-Punch Fish
Researchers caught the eight-armed sea creatures in the Red Sea slugging fish during collaborative hunts
Ten Scientific Discoveries From 2020 That May Lead to New Inventions
From soaring snakes to surfing suckerfish, nature is an endless source of inspiration
Wombats and Tasmanian Devils Glow Under Ultraviolet Light
Preliminary experiments suggest even more species of mammals may possess the UV glow
Meet the Real Animals Behind Mermaids, Dragons and Other Mythical Creatures
You can now take a virtual tour of a "Harry Potter"–inspired exhibition exploring the origins of fantastical beings
Kangaroos Communicate With Humans Like Dogs in Experiments
The study suggests people may have previously underestimated the communication abilities of other non-domesticated species
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