Tag: animals
Japan Released 8 Lab Rabbits on the Secret Island, Was Shocked 40 Years Later
During World War II, a small Japanese island called Okunoshima hid one of history’s darkest secrets.
Program Reintroduces Previously-Believed Extinct Wood Bison Into the U.S.
A program in Alaska has been launched to reintroduce wood bison into the United States, as a herd was recently found in Canada.
Owl Flies Down Chimney, Perches on Top of Arlington Family’s Christmas Tree
An owl offered a little Christmas magic for an Arlington family when it flew down their chimney and perched itself on top of their tree.
Watch an Endangered Philippine Eagle Chick Grow Up in Rare Video
Rare footage of a Philippine eagle family shows parents intensively caring for a single eaglet, and the fledgling learning to fly, over the course of five months.
Preserving Lonesome George
As the last survivor of his species, Lonesome George became a worldwide icon of conservation decades before he died from natural causes in the Galapagos in 2012.
The Insane Biology of: The Spotted Hyena
The spotted hyena, also known as the laughing hyena, is a hyena species, currently classed as the sole extant member of the genus Crocuta, native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is listed as being of least concern by the IUCN due to its widespread range and lar...
Rico the Cincinnati Zoo Porcupine Is Going Viral for His Adorable Snacking
A 6-year-old prehensile-tailed porcupine is poised to be the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's next social media star.
The Geography of Livestock
Just like our fruits and spices, the many animals we eat have a rich and varied history spanning nearly all the worlds continents. Today we're exploring the stories behind domesticated livestock!
The Birds That Eat Fire
Plenty of animals do things that seem risky, but they clearly have a good reason for doing it. After all, they've made it this far by taking chances. But these birds really take the cake when it comes to daredevil stunts, all in the name of food, love, or...
What Is The Difference Between Opossums and Possums?
Confusion still pops up occasionally, like in the case of today’s subjects, possums and opossums. So what’s the story with these critters? Are they even separate animals and, if they are, what are the differences between them?
The Secret Islands of the Everglades
The Everglades is a water world — It’s the widest and slowest river in the United States. But in the heart of this great water body exist secret islands that have outsize importance for the cultural heritage of a people and for the biodiversity of this im...
U.S. Releases 14 Canadian Wolves Into the Wild and Saves $94 Billion
What if I told you that 14 wolves changed the course of an entire ecosystem?
Nature's Funniest Names: Quirky Animals and Their Weird Stories
From quirky animals to the downright hilarious, these Weird Stories about some of the world’s critters and their names will have you screaming with laughter while learning a few new things at the same time.
Why Do People Have Pets?
68% of American families have a pet friend living with them. But why did humans start domesticating animals as pets and not livestock?
When the Amazon Flowed Backwards
What did life look like when the Amazon watershed flowed backwards? How did its direction shape the evolution of life around it? And what force could have possibly been strong enough to up-end one of the world’s mightiest rivers between then and now?
