The T-Rex's Journey to D.C

In the high plains of Utah, cattle ranches rely on one breed of dog above all others to keep their herds under control: the brave, intelligent and tenacious border collie.

Why Border Collies Are the Perfect Cattle-Ranching Dogs (1:55)

An unlikely series of social media campaigns end up drawing the attention of pop legend Cher. At its center is a young elephant named Kaavan who is living in desperate circumstances in Pakistan.

How Social Media Ignited Cher's Fight to Save Kaavan the Elephant (1:54)

The British Antarctic Survey’s scientific research center was designed to withstand temperatures of -58F, to be self-sufficient for months on end and, should danger strike, and to move locations quickly.

This Remarkable Antarctic Base Can Move Around in Case of Danger (1:56)

The male humpback whale song is one of the longest and most complex of any animal: A single call can last up to 30 minutes. Scientists are still unsure what its purpose is.

Male Humpback Whales Perform This Mysterious Song on Loop (1:43)

Six previously unknown coronaviruses were recently discovered in a cave in Myanmar. Here’s why scientists aren’t panicking about this.

We’re Discovering New Coronaviruses All the Time (and That’s OK!) (2:35)

Why do bats appear so resilient to virus-based diseases that would cause serious harm to humans? One theory ties it back to its evolutionary acquisition of an unusual capability in mammals: flight.

Why Bats Are Better Than Humans at Dealing With Viruses (2:40)

A pair of otter cub twins are starting to venture out into the world, fending and hunting for themselves. The female cubling is the first to taste success, in the form of a protein-rich scorpion fish.

These Twin Otter Pups Are Learning How to Adult (1:30)

The seal pupping season is an annual autumn occurrence on Scotland’s Monarch Islands, featuring the archipelago’s 35,000 grey seal inhabitants.

The Grey Seal Pupping Season in Scotland Is Spectacular (2:34)

Even by primate standards, cotton-top tamarins have highly complex communication abilities. Adults produce 40 distinct sounds–each with their own meaning. They even have one for humans! And while tasks are shared, including raising a family, it’s the alpha female that makes all the big decisions.

These Monkeys Have Complex Communication Skills (2:18)