ANIMALS

Scientists Capture Video of Deepstaria, a Rarely Seen, Shapeshifting Jellyfish

In the video, the Deepstaria jellyfish hovers like a ghost before unfurling its billowing bell, giving scientists aboard the 'Nautilus' a rare look at the illusive species.

Massive Swarms of Migrating Dragonflies Are So Large They’re Popping Up on Weather Radar

Though scientists know the insects migrate south in the fall, there are still unanswered questions about the swarms.

Shocker: This Electric Eel Delivers More Voltage Than Any Creature on Earth

The newly identified species of eel, 'Electrophorus voltai,' can deliver 860 volts to incapacitate prey.

Need Help Cleaning Up the Dog Poop in Your Yard? There’s an App for That

Plowz and Mowz, an outdoor services app, has an option for people looking to clean up the dog poop from their yard without getting their hands dirty.

Meet Garlic, China’s First Cloned Kitten

The “copy cat” cost $35,000 and doesn’t look exactly like the original, but he’s still an undeniably adorable animal clone.

France's Maurice the Rooster Faces Noise Complaints in Court

The bird was criticized for crowing too early in the morning, leading to a dispute that reached a French court.

Environmental DNA Evidence Suggests the Loch Ness Monster Could Be a Giant Eel

A genetic analysis of the waters of Loch Ness found an unusually high amount of eel DNA, indicating that Nessie may not be an elusive plesiosaur after all.

How the Wild Horses of North Carolina’s Outer Banks Have Survived 500 Years of Hurricanes

When Hurricane Dorian approached the Outer Banks in North Carolina, the wild horses there knew exactly what to do to survive.

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10 Wily Facts About Coyotes

Coyotes that live in the eastern United States are hybrids with both dog and wolf DNA. Here are some more facts about the resourceful predator.

Euthanasia Rates in Animal Shelters Are Plummeting—Here's Why

Animal shelters in major American cities have seen a vast increase in adoption rates in the past decade.

Nassau, Bahamas Woman Opened Her Home to Nearly 100 Rescue Dogs Ahead of Hurricane Dorian

As Hurricane Dorian approached the Bahamas, a Nassau resident made sure 97 dogs from her animal refuge were safe and cared for—inside her own home.

Passy Pete, Maine’s Answer to Punxsutawney Phil, Predicts an Early Winter

The meteorological lobster had a chance to give us six more weeks of summer, but it wasn’t in the cards.

5 Hide and Seek Champions of the Natural World

Until recently, all of these plants and animals were assumed missing or extinct. Now, they're making a glorious comeback.

Do Bears Really Love Honey?

If your experience with bears is largely limited to reading Winnie the Pooh as a kid, you might think that these fuzzy mammals will do anything to get their gigantic paws on a jar of honey.

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California Is Planning to Build the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing

By 2023, Los Angeles plans to complete the world’s largest wildlife crossing—and the first of its kind near a major metropolis.

PetSmart Is Selling Guinea Pig Costumes for Halloween

This Halloween, PetSmart is making sure guinea pigs aren't left out of playing dress-up with a collection of tiny costumes including a mermaid, unicorn, pineapple, and more.

Meet Klepetan: The Stork Who Flies 8000 Miles From South Africa to Croatia Each Year to Visit His Love

A stork is proving that long-distance relationships can work. Klepetan, a South African male stork, flies over 8000 miles each year to see his avian lady love.

‘Water’ in Kansas City Woman’s Ear Turned Out to Be a Venomous Brown Recluse Spider

She woke to the sensation that water was stuck in her ear, and thankfully went right to the doctor’s office.

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How Does Alberta, Canada, Stay Rat-Free?

Alberta is the only province in Canada that does not have any rats and is, in fact, the largest inhabited area on the planet that is rat-free.

The Bird or Bunny Optical Illusion Could Have You Second-Guessing Your Eyesight

A new video depicts someone stroking a raven—or is it a bunny rabbit ? Watch the viral clip and decide for yourself.

Snuggle a Raccoon While You Sip Your Coffee at Ukraine’s Raccoon Cafe

The cafe's exterior features a mural of Rocket Raccoon from 'Guardians of the Galaxy’ and various raccoons dressed up as superheroes.

Could Gigantic Coconut Crabs Have Played a Part in Amelia Earhart’s Mysterious Disappearance? At Least One Scientist Thinks So

Thirteen human bones that may have been Amelia Earhart’s were found and promptly lost. But what happened to the other 193?

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The Cat Sanctuary That Sits Near the Ancient Roman Site Where Julius Caesar Was Murdered

Cats will sleep anywhere—even in ancient ruins. Rome's Colonia Felina di Torre Argentina Roma is a cat sanctuary stationed on the site where conspirators stabbed Julius Caesar 22 times outside the Theatre of Pompey.

Fish Tube: How the 'Salmon Cannon' Works and Why It's Important

The salmon-loaded cannon has taken the internet by storm, but its purpose goes far beyond being a viral amusement.

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