Animals
Here's the Latest on Penguins
From invasive "fairies" to huddling chicks, penguins are the perfect pick-me-up
These Birds Spend Winter Practicing Their Love Songs for the Ladies
Some migratory species may spend their time in Africa getting ready to woo mates in the spring
A Historic Conservation Agreement Will Protect Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest
It's a victory for First Nations, loggers, and environmentalists
Five Ways to Fight Wildlife Crime in the Digital Age
From GPS-tagged eggs to smartphone apps, these emerging technologies could help give endangered species a chance at survival
Your Cosmetics May Be Killing a Popular Aphrodisiac: Oysters
Microplastics from beauty products and other sources affected oysters’ ability to reproduce in laboratory experiments
British People Are Building Highways for Hedgehogs Through Their Yards
Hedgehog populations in England have declined since the 1970s due urban and suburban development
Zebra Stripes Might Not Be Camouflage
The animals’ distinctive appearance is still a beautiful mystery
Zoo Keepers Hunkered Down with the Animals and Bei Bei Got to Play in the Snow (Photos)
A few animals got to play outside yesterday, while keepers watched over conditions and took extra precautions
Move Over Hackers, Squirrels Are the Power Grid's Greatest Foe
Cyberattacks may loom large in peoples' minds, but these fluffy rodents are the ones actually taking down the grid
The Dakota Badlands Used to Host Sabertoothed Pseudo-Cat Battles
The region was once home to a plethora of catlike creatures called nimravids, and fossils show they were an especially fractious breed
Geneticists Figured Out How Animals Get Their White Spots
The answer could help people with certain genetic conditions and diseases
The London Zoo Is Making its Annual Headcount This Week
Ensuring every animal is present and accounted for
Scientists Trained Monitor Lizards Not to Chow Down on Poisonous Toads
And they did it by feeding them smaller and less-poisonous toads
Leopard Sharks Navigate With Their Noses
After being kidnapped and dropped off at sea, the sharks picked up on olfactory cues to find their way back home
Hawaii’s Humpback Whales Have Gone Missing
Scientists expect about 10,000 whales to visit Hawaii's tropical waters this winter—but they're taking their time
Ring in the New Year by Dressing Up as a Bear
Romania's famed bear dance scares away winter
India's Newest Internet Sensation: Cow Dung Patties
For recent migrants to the country's booming megacities, nothing says nostalgia like a pile of cow poo
Tiny Fossils Reveal the Rise of Mammals on Madagascar
Recent finds are helping paleontologists piece together what happened after dinosaurs vanished from the island
Dogs Mimic Each Other’s Expressions, Too
The behavioral findings hint that dogs, like humans, might be capable of their own form of empathy
They’re Back: Supposedly Extinct Sea Snakes Have Been Found in Australia
Nearly 15 years later and about 1,000 miles away from the last sighting, the snakes could be making a comeback
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