Watch Rare Drone Footage of Bryde’s Whales Feeding
Scientists in New Zealand used a custom-built drone to record this rare moment.
Scientists in New Zealand used a custom-built drone to record this rare moment.
C.M. Coolidge has been called “the most famous American artist you’ve never heard of.” But while critics might sniff at his contribution to the art world, the history of his greatest works is rich.
Is your 'tortie' a sassy monster? You're not alone.
Pythons, peacocks, and monkeys have all made the Sunshine State their home.
Your dog’s instinct to furiously dig at their bed before falling asleep would make a lot more sense in the wild.
Anyone with a cat will probably argue that their feline is the coolest—but there have been at least a few other candidates through the ages, from Able Seacat Simon to Abraham Lincoln’s kitties to the feline that inspired Nikola Tesla.
From turtle mating to what really turns big cats on, animal sex can be a lot weirder (and funnier) than you probably expected.
The shape of an animal’s pupils is a clue to its place in the food chain.
Kidney transplants my one day get an assist from porcine vessels.
Dolly the sheep was the first animal cloned from a single adult cell—and raised a lot of questions about the future of human cloning.
The North American parrots vanished mysteriously in the early 20th century. Now scientists are closer to solving their disappearance.
Shorty the Chimpanzee rides the merry-go-round and climbs on the Ferris wheel in this lighthearted 1936 newsreel.
Professional dog trainer Hana Kim decided to document the challenging and adorable process of turning a puppy into a full-fledged guide dog.
The Portuguese Man O' War might look like a bloated jellyfish, but it’s actually a strange amalgamation of tiny life forms.
In the U.S., the terms ‘bison’ and ‘buffalo’ are used interchangeably—but they’re actually two different animals. Here’s how to tell them apart.
Though fall is the time for spooky décor, those fake spider webs can turn into a truly scary situation for birds, bees, and other wildlife.
BirdCast tells you how many birds are flying overhead on a given night, which species are coming and going, and more.
Black cats do not bring bad luck, and they aren’t necessarily harder to adopt than other cats. Here are more facts about these adorably dark furballs.
A safari group in South Africa witnessed one bird’s epic failure to woo a female.
Whether you’re shopping for senior cats or looking for an automatic model, the best cat litter boxes can improve the quality of life for you and your favorite feline.
Unicorns, mermaids, vampires, and leprechauns are some of the most widely known mythical creatures, but where did these legendary beings come from?
The adorable animals are native to South America. So when people began spotting them in Florida, there were some questions.
From burrowing owls to smooth green snakes, these animal names don't leave much to the imagination.
You may have been taught the old cowboy trick of applying a tourniquet and using a blade to cut the bite wound to suck out the poison. It looks dramatic, but does it really work?