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Wild Animals
Whether they crawl, fly, swim, slither, walk, run or pounce, wild animals rely on their instincts. Read about all kinds of wild animals, mammals, birds, fish, insects, reptiles and amphibians.
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Fruit Flies: The Science Superstars You Want Gone From Your Kitchen
Fruit flies are annoying, but we also owe them a huge debt of scientific gratitude.
Meet Inspector Clouseau, Australia's Neon Pink Manta Ray
A bright pink manta ray named Inspector Clouseau is causing a splash on the runway of the Great Barrier Reef.
Inside a Locust Plague: Desert Grasshoppers Gone Wild
Locusts are just mild-mannered grasshoppers until they swarm up and become monstrous. In parts of the world, locust plagues are becoming a way of life.
How These Hot-pink Slugs Outlasted the Australian Brush Fires
Proactive sluggishness, along with the ability to squeeze into tight spaces, keeps these slugs safe from predators like birds, toads and, well, fires.
Baby It's Cold Outside! How the Arctic Fox Survives Frigid Temps
The arctic fox is able to thrive in temperatures as low as -58 degrees F (-50 degrees C), largely because it has fur on the soles of its feet and the warmest coat of any animal on Earth.
What's the Difference Between a Mountain Lion and a Cougar?
Puma, panther, mountain cat, mountain lion, mountain screamer, painter, catamount and, yes, cougar. This cat has a lot of names!
Botflies Are Nasty Parasites That Get Under Your Skin
If you've never seen a botfly, it looks rather harmless — like a basic bumblebee even. Until it lays its eggs inside a living host, and that's when things get really gross.
The Watery World of the Monster Anaconda
The green anaconda is the largest of the anaconda species, which makes it arguably the biggest snake in the world.
Dragonflies: Ancient and Aggressive Insect Aviators
Dragonflies are fast, powerful and unbelievably aggressive, using a rudimentary form of 'trigonometry' to calculate distance and move in for the kill.
Why Do Spotted Hyenas Laugh?
With their fierce jaws and cunning hunting tactics, spotted hyenas don't seem to have much to joke about. So what do those spine-chilling peals of laughter really mean?
Seals Clap Underwater to Communicate
Seals have long been known as dry-land clappers, but the first-ever percussive clapping observed by scientists has blown seal clapping theory out of the water. Or should we say under the water?
Is It a Fox on Stilts? Nope, It's a Maned Wolf!
The maned wolf might as well be called a werewolf given its unfortunate name. You see it's not a wolf at all, and despite all appearances, it isn't a fox either.
How Polar Bears Work
The polar bear's shocking whiteness, ferocity and sheer size make it an icon of purity and power. How do these animals survive in a frigid climate?
Why a Spotted Python Should Totally Be Your Next Pet
From its small size to its docile nature and long life span, the spotted python fills the bill as a great family pet. Our writer should know, he's got one.
Squirrels Can Be Left- or Right-handed
But, squirrels that strongly prefer one hand over the other aren't as good at learning, one study suggests. What does this mean for you and me?
What Is a Coywolf?
They have been called both “coywolf” and “coydog,” but the majority of the scientific community recognizes this hybrid animal simply as the “eastern coyote.”
Elk Are Huge, Aggressive and Unpredictable
Elk are some of the most majestic animals in the world, but also some of the most aggressive. Here's what you need to know about the territorial elk.
Seahorses Have Hotels! Plus 9 Other Amazing Seahorse Facts
Dwindling natural habitats are causing a significant decline in certain seahorse species. To bolster populations, researchers in Australia are building seahorse hotels and leaving the lights on.
The Smiley Quokka Is an Australian Super Survivor
The smallest of the wallaby species is known to pose for selfies with tourists and be cuter than cute. But the feisty quokka has had to fight for its very survival.
Cheetahs: The Big Cats That Can Totally Pass You on the Interstate
With lightning speed and incredible vision, the cheetah is the fastest land animal on Earth and the best hunter on the savanna.
The Tiny Fennec Fox Is All Ears
It may be the world's smallest fox, but its ears give it a huge hearing advantage.
Lions, Tigers and … Ligers? Oh My!
Whaddya get when you cross a lion and a tiger? Yep — you get a liger, of course. But why are they considered controversial?
Lions: 5 Roaring Facts About the King of the Beasts
The proverbial "king of the beasts," lions are second in size to just one other cat in the world, the tiger. But a lion's biggest fear? Tangling with a porcupine the size of a small dog.
What Do Reindeer Do When They're Not Pulling Santa's Sleigh?
Reindeer are, of course, best known for their main gig om Christmas Eve every year, but there's more to them than just their flying and sleigh pulling prowess.
Penguins: The Monogamous Tuxedoed Birds That 'Fly' Underwater
There are up to 26 species of penguins in the world, most of whom mate for life, and while none of them can fly, they swim like Olympic champs.
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