This animal doesn’t breathe, and it’s a first for science
Earth has an incredible diversity of animal life. It comes in all shapes and sizes, and lives in just about every type of environment our …
Earth has an incredible diversity of animal life. It comes in all shapes and sizes, and lives in just about every type of environment our …
When a species of animal hasn’t been seen in decades, it’s often feared that mankind or natural environmental factors have driven it to extinction. That …
Earth’s oceans are home to an incredible number of interesting creatures, and sometimes certain species show up where you’d least expect them. That’s exactly what …
In the animal kingdom, many creatures develop unique ways of relaying information to their kin, but a new study highlights just how important it can …
It sounds like an urban legend — a friend of a friend who knows someone who once took a bite of a live frog that …
The PR team for Beluga whales is really killing it lately. In the span of 10 days we’ve seen two Beluga whale stories hit the …
Today’s oceans are full of interesting and bizarre creatures, many of which would seem utterly unfathomable to us if we hadn’t learned of their existence …
It takes a special kind of person to make a career out of removing deadly creatures from people’s homes. That’s exactly what Nathan Hawkins, owner of …
There are lots of interesting things to see if you stick your head under the ocean waves. There’s neat fish and crabs and, well, a …
You’ve got to be a special kind of stupid to jump into a pit with live crocodiles, so it should come as absolutely no surprise …
If you have even a casual interest in science or nature you probably already know that the animals lurking deep within Earth’s oceans tend to …
A tiny seaside town in northwestern France has been forced to warn locals and tourists against swimming in the ocean. What could possibly warrant such …
Swimming in the ocean today comes with a unique set of risks. One of those risks is encountering a creature that could harm you, like …
Everyone loves dogs. Okay, maybe not everyone, but lots and lots of people consider a canine companion a member of their own family, and having …
You really have to respect scientists when it comes to the incredible amount of effort it must take to discover, identify, and categorize and entirely …
Anglerfish are one of the more well-known curiosities of the deep. They look incredibly odd compared to the fish we’re used to seeing closer to …
Coral reefs are in big trouble. A combination of climate change and humanity’s inability to clean up after itself has devastated a huge amount of …
A 45-year old northern white rhino died at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy this week. The death of a critically-endangered animal is always tragic, but this …
I have a cute dog that’s something of a beagle mix, and as tends to be the case with canines from the hound family, he’s …
Keep tabs on various animal species can often be quite difficult for researchers. Sometimes the creatures are predictable, while other times they can pop up …
It’s not often than a single wild bird can cause a stir within the birdwatching community but that’s just what one very special cardinal has …
Earth’s oceans are filled with creatures that range from deadly and dangerous to cute and curious. Some are familiar, while others are downright bizarre. The …
Something incredibly bizarre is going on right now in the world of crayfish, and it all started back in 1995. A single female slough crayfish …
If you’ve ever lived on or near a farm that raises chickens you probably already know just how incredibly loud roosters are. The old depictions …
In a story that proves the old adage that truth is stranger than fiction, police in California last Thursday found themselves in hot pursuit of …
Naked mole rats might not be the most appealing members of the animal kingdom, aesthetically speaking, but what they lack in visual appeal they more …
For people who have chosen not to eat meat or animal products for ethical reasons, one of the biggest arguments against the practice is that …
It’s obviously not often that scientists get good news regarding regionally extinct creatures. Once an animal has been seemingly wiped from its natural home, the …
What were you doing 500 years ago? Oh, that’s right nothing, because you didn’t exist yet. In fact, several generations of your family had yet …
If you’re a dog owner, you’ve probably long suspected that your pup has learned exactly how to push your buttons, but new research out of …