Baby Animals
When This Beetle Gets Eaten by a Frog, It Heads for the 'Back Door'
New research details how this Japanese water beetle travels through the bowels of its predator to emerge out the other end, alive and unharmed
The National Zoo Will Reopen to the Public on July 24
Two bison, an Andean bear and a baby wallaby are among the new animals ready to welcome visitors back
North Atlantic Right Whales Now Listed as 'Critically Endangered'
Just about 400 of the whales survive in the wild, and they continue to die at an alarming rate
Scientists Propose a New Name for Nature in the Time of COVID-19: The 'Anthropause'
Human travel came to a halt during COVID-19, and scientists argue that this worldwide 'pause' presents a rare opportunity to study our impact on animals
'Joker' Spider Named After Joaquin Phoenix
Loureedia phoenixi’s bold red and white abdomen inspired the researchers’ homage
Rare Giant Squid Washes Onto Shores of South African Beach
At more than 13 feet long, the creature was probably just 2 years old, scientists say
Drone Footage Shows Thousands of Nesting Sea Turtles
The roughly 64,000 green sea turtles were photographed off the Great Barrier Reef in Australia at Raine Island, the turtle's largest breeding ground
A Sculptor Made This 15-Foot-Tall Laughing Kookaburra in Lockdown
Farvardin Daliri in Brisbane, Australia crafted the giant sculpture, which opens its beak and cackles with laughter
The International Space Station Just Became a Powerful Tool for Tracking Animal Migration
The so-called 'internet of animals,' powered by an antenna aboard the ISS, will track thousands of creatures across the entire planet
Chimpanzees' Termite Fishing Habits Differ by Regional Groups
Some scientists say the finding is an 'absolute milestone in culture in nature research'
Newly Discovered Pygmy Seahorse Species Is the Size of a Fingernail
This tiny creature is the first of its kind discovered near the continent of Africa
Scientists Discover the Reason Behind the Glass Frog's Translucent Skin
Glass-like skin helps break up the frog's outline and matches the frog's brightness to its leafy perch, making it harder for predators to spot
How COVID-19 Is Disrupting Crucial Conservation Efforts
Researchers behind habitat restoration and wildlife protection groups are struggling to continue work amid the pandemic
For Dogs, Puberty Is Pretty Ruff, Too
Like human teenagers, a new study shows that canines exhibit heightened conflict behavior during adolescence
Police Lure Escaped Peacock Into Custody With Mating Call Played On Cell Phone
Zoo officials say it is peacock mating season, and the male bird may have escaped to search for a female
Otters 'Juggle,' but the Behavior's Function Remains Mysterious
The animals seem to fidget more when they are hungry
Invasive Comb Jellies Might Overproduce Babies in Summer to Eat Them in Winter
Comb jellies might have evolved to eat their young when prey runs out, but some experts are skeptical of the strategy
Celebrate Mother's Day With Nine Baby Animal Livestreams
This Sunday, celebrate the moms of the animal kingdom with kittens, polar bear cubs, eaglets and more
Illusionist Frog Attracts Mates Without Unwanted Attention From Predators
The simultaneous mating calls of the male pug-nosed tree frog confuses bats but not female frogs
Labrador Tops Most Popular Dog Breed List for 29th Year in a Row
The rankings stay much the same from year to year, but in 2019, Pembroke Welsh corgis broke the top ten for the first time
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