Animals
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
You asked, we answered
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
Cows Can Swipe Right for Love on This New Dating App
Tudder is looking to change the livestock industry by letting farmers look for breeding mates for their cattle with an app
See Stunning New Photos of Rare African Black Leopard
Wildlife photographer used camera traps to record high-quality images of the elusive creature, while a team of researchers released separate video footage
Insects Are Dying Off at an Alarming Rate
Forty percent of insect populations have seen declines in recent years and will drop even more without immediate action
Museum of the Dog Takes Manhattan
After 30 years in St. Louis, the American Kennel Club museum is back in the Big Apple, with artifacts, portraits and a kiosk that matches people to dogs
Can Fish Recognize Themselves in the Mirror?
A new study has found that the cleaner wrasse is capable of self-recognition—but does that mean it is also self-aware?
The Reason These Poisonous Butterflies Don't Mate Is Written in Their DNA
Wing color and mate preference seem to be genetically bound, leading these tropical butterflies to only choose mates that look like them
Honey Bees Can Do Simple Math, After a Little Schooling
Researchers trained 14 bees to add and subtract by one, suggesting their tiny brains have found novel ways of doing complicated tasks
Human Hunting Is Driving the World's Biggest Animals Toward Extinction
A new analysis found that 70 percent of Earth's largest creatures are decreasing in number, while 59 percent are at risk of extinction
A Horde of Elephant Seals Conquered a California Beach During the Shutdown
They shall leave when it pleases them
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