Despite its incredible diversity, there is a universal tie between all life on Earth, regardless of species. This unifying trend is found throughout different species and even across kingdoms, whether…
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Crocodilians — which include crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials — have a lineage that stretches back roughly 200 million years,…
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In a lab tucked away on the Yale University campus, researchers are quietly observing a pair of marmoset monkeys. The…
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They outlived dinosaurs, have built-in GPS that helps them navigate the world’s oceans with ease, and intuitively know how to…
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Hermann’s tortoises are native to multiple Mediterranean islands. However, one island located in North Macedonia, Golem Grad, is not part…
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An estimated 50 billion chickens are raised for meat each year, with another five billion dedicated to producing eggs. Most…
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As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, global shipping companies have had to adjust. Shipping routes have been…
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As of 2021, Caribbean reef sharks are categorized as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. To protect them, we need…
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When you think of sloths, swimming abilities probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, thanks to this…
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Eagles are known to be quite aggressive. As birds of prey, they are ferocious hunters that can snatch up almost…
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For generations, the deserts of Qatar held a frustrating mystery: did the elusive sand cat (Felis margarita) still survive there,…
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Australia is home to one-sixth of the world’s parrot population. Nearly 60 species of parrot call the country home, thanks…
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Migration routes are ingrained in many bird species. This helps them to not only return to known nesting sites, but…
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Animals are generally associated with the usual shades of nature, like hues of brown and deep earthy tones. Pink is…
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Florida’s New Smyrna Beach has a reputation for its sharks, with more than 300 recorded attacks since the 1880s. Year…
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Bug zappers have long been touted as one of the most effective and affordable forms of pest control. In reality,…
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Nature’s best-known predators depend on speed, strength, or venom to catch prey. However, others take a much sneakier approach by…
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Longhorn cattle have long symbolized the American West, strength, and resilience. A new type of longhorn, however, has entered the…
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Asia is the largest continent on Earth, and its ecosystems are every bit as diverse as its size suggests. This…
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Florida is home to a wide variety of lizard species, many of which live within urban environments. Locals and tourists…
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When most people imagine a bird, they picture an animal with feathers, wings, and a beak perched on a tree…
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Most predators hunt alone, using a fierce combination of stealth, speed, and strength to capture prey. However, some animals know…
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Most frogs spend their lives eating insects, croaking noisily, and hopping about. They are generally thought of as harmless amphibians,…
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Africa is home to some iconic and richly diverse ecosystems. While many people imagine vast savannas spanning the entire landmass,…
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Because nature operates according to survival of the fittest, life in the wild is often ruthless. Predators regularly hunt prey…
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Life in the wild is serious business. Survival often comes down to enhanced senses and sharp instincts; after all, one…
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Those warm, summer nights are lonely without the soft glow of fireflies. As more species continue to dwindle worldwide, many…
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Deep within one of the largest and most beautiful cemeteries in Ithaca lies a secret. Among East Lawn Cemetery’s historic…
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Sneezes can be hilarious, embarrassing, or shocking, but it’s almost impossible to stop them! It’s not just humans that sneeze;…
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Since time immemorial, humankind has wondered about its lineage: where it came from and how it got here. Modern science…
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The future of the world’s oceans may depend on one unusual fish that’s often overlooked due to its appearance. The…
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The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus), also known as the white fox or polar fox, is one of the most resilient…
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It is not often that one or two animals can be singled out for saving an entire species. But thanks…
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Have you heard the heartbreaking story of the last passenger pigeon to ever live? Flocks of this pigeon species were…
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Animals like elk and moose have unique and fascinating behaviors during the breeding season. To compete for females, males often…
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I live on the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire, a place blessed with a shallow fringing reef just steps from…
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Nature is full of intense encounters between different species. One example involves a black mamba, a lion, and a snake…
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The Stanley Cup is the biggest event in professional hockey. It routinely gets millions of viewers a year, and the…
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The crested ibis, once known for its beautiful plumage, looks like a creature out of a storybook. And it would…
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One of the most unusual animals in the world was the thylacine, which was a marsupial with a dog-shaped body…
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At the Ville-Evrard hospital complex in Neuilly-sur-Marne, France, patients find comfort in a surprising way. Animal-assisted therapy, known in the…
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Each day, 200 species of flora and fauna go extinct. Despite these numbers, it is rare to watch a species…
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Every once in a while, the internet throws a story our way that feels entirely surreal. If you’ve spent any…
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As temperatures rise, the turtle nesting season is beginning. There are several hundred species of turtles, but many of them…
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Wetlands projects are being implemented around the world to combat climate change. Restoring these habitats has the welcome side effect…
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Himalayan pit vipers are not often seen. However, like other pit vipers, they can be deadly if encountered. Knowing the…
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Reptiles aren’t typically the first animals considered in the face of fungal infections. Although mammals are more susceptible to disease,…