ANIMALS

Dogs have been trained to sniff out the new coronavirus.

7 Unusual Things That Dogs Can Detect by Smell

Dogs' sense of smell is at least 10,000 times as acute as ours, and they're being trained to sniff out a wide range of objects—from bombs to viruses.

Wouldn't you love to go down in history as the person who proved the existence of the Loch Ness Monster?

Is Nessie Out There? Keep Your Eye on This Loch Ness Livestream to Find Out

This round-the-clock livestream could very well be the key to proving if the Loch Ness Monster is real.

A Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine, in captivity circa 1930.

Researchers Just Unearthed ‘Lost’ Footage of the Extinct Tasmanian Tiger—Watch It Here

The 21-second clip shows the last Tasmanian tiger—or thylacine—ever in captivity roaming her cage at Beaumaris Zoo.

This dog would like to turn off Netflix's autoplay feature.

What Do Pets See When They Watch Television?

Dogs and cats can sometimes seem very intrigued by your latest binge-watch. But are they seeing what we're seeing?

How to Watch the Great Smoky Mountains' Synchronous Fireflies From Home

You won't be able to see the Great Smoky Mountains' synchronous fireflies in person this year, but a nonprofit has made the light show easy to view from home.

A Bald Eagle Nest With Eggs Has Been Spotted on Cape Cod for the First Time Since 1905

The last time a bald eagle nest with eggs was recorded on Cape Cod in Massachusets was more than a century ago.

It's Black Birders Week—Here's Why Celebrating Black Scientists and Naturalists Matters

From May 31 to June 5, follow along as Black Birders Week highlights the experiences and expertise of Black scientists and naturalists.

Great white sharks used prehistoric nurseries to protect their young.

A Prehistoric Great White Shark Nursery Has Been Discovered in Chile

Baby shark, do-do-do-do-do-do. Had a nursery, do-do-do-do-do. In prehistoric times, do-do-do-do-do.

Even without raging benders, dogs might still get headaches.

Do Dogs Get Headaches?

Dogs and humans share some of the same central neural pathways. Does that mean they need blackout curtains for crippling headaches, too?

10 Tips for Watching Backyard Wildlife

You don't need to climb mountains to find nature. Get to know your local animals with these 10 tips for backyard wildlife watching.

The Cicadas Are Coming! 1.5 Million Cicadas Are Ready to Emerge After Nearly 20 Years Underground

There are roughly 1.5 million cicadas in Brood IX, and in the summer of 2020 they will make their first appearance in 17 years.

Virginia Tech Awards Moose the Therapy Dog With Honorary Doctorate

After supporting staff and students at Virginia Tech for six years, Moose the Therapy Dog received his honorary doctorate during a virtual commencement ceremony on May 15.

Penguin Poop Makes So Much Laughing Gas That Scientists Studying It Go ‘Completely Cuckoo’

When it breaks down, poop from king penguins releases nitrous oxide—a gas that affects both the environment and the scientists who study it.

Have You Seen This Tegu? These 4-Foot-Long Lizards Are Invading Georgia and Eating Everything in Their Path

Georgia needs your help to prevent the Argentine black and white tegu from becoming a devastating invasive species.

The Eiffel Tower was involved in one of the most prominent non-human marriages.

12 Unusual Marriages Involving Non-Human Partners

From carnival rides to iconic architecture to toys, here are 12 unusual marriages involving nonhuman partners.

Otters continue to baffle scientists while remaining adorable.

Fun Fact: Otters Love to Juggle, But Scientists Aren't Sure Why

The playful aquatic creatures enjoy bouncing rocks and pebbles around. Is it just for fun, or are they driven by deeper instincts?

6 Essential Products for Beginner Birdwatchers and Naturalists

Head outdoors and observe nature with these essential tools, like field guides, binoculars, and bird feeders.

Not the actual northern curly-tailed lizard with the epic poop.

What a Lizard Poop of Epic Proportions Is Teaching Scientists

Explore a 3D-model of a lizard's record-setting poop, formed by its taste for pizza grease, that will haunt the halls of eternity.

This Labrador Retriever is on top of the list, and she knows it.

The 20 Most Popular Dog Breeds in America, According to the American Kennel Club

Pembroke Welsh Corgis have finally cracked the top 10, possibly because ‘The Crown’ made them cool again.

Bees are dying at an alarming rate, and murder hornets could make it even worse.

Murder Hornets: 5 Things We Know So Far

These giant hornets of Japan and other parts of Asia have been spotted in North America—and that's bad news for bees.

An Aquarium in Japan Wants You to FaceTime With Its Shy Eels

With the aquarium closed to the public, the eels have started to be uncharacteristically bashful around humans.

Dogs are being trained to sniff out the virus.

Virus-Sniffing Dogs Could Help Detect COVID-19 in Asymptomatic Patients

As early as this summer, disease-sniffing dogs may be used to screen for asymptomatic carriers of the novel coronavirus.

14 Animals Who Ran for Office

From canine mayors to equine councilmen, these animal politicians prove politics really has gone to the dogs—and cats, goats, gorillas, and other critters.

In one corner: Dr. Dre. In the other: A ... gynecologist?

13 Landmark Intellectual Property Disputes

From 'Star Wars' similarities to Mike Tyson's iconic face tattoo to a selfie-taking monkey, here are 13 unusual intellectual property disputes.

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