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Wasps Are Living Through Winter and Building 'Super Nests' in Alabama
The super nests can hold multiple queens and up to 15,000 wasps—making them three times bigger than regular nests at their peak.
ANIMALS
A Pair of Loons in Wisconsin Adopted a Baby Mallard Duck—and the Result Is As Adorable As Expected
The adoptive parents are teaching their duck how to be a loon, and the results are a little (dare we say it?) loony.
This "Dating Website" for Adoptable Pets Matches You With the Perfect Rescue Dog
Adopting a rescue dog is a big commitment. How I Met My Dog makes sure you go home with the perfect pup.
Las Vegas Is Being Invaded by Grasshoppers
Grasshoppers have invaded Las Vegas following a wet winter, and the swarms are so large that they're showing up on weather radar.
How Often Do People Find Wild Animals In Their Salads? More Often Than You Want to Know
Have you ever found a frog in your prepackaged salad? If you answered "yes," you’re (unfortunately) not alone.
9 Bite-Sized Facts About Shark Week
Summer television changed forever in 1988, when Shark Week made its Discovery Channel debut. Now, we all strive to live every week like it’s Shark Week.
The Best Way to Pet a Cat, According to an Expert
If your cat runs away every time you reach out to pet it, don't give up—there is a right way to pet a cat.
Tennessee Police Department Comes Clean, Admits That Meth-Gators Are Not Real
After its Facebook post about possible drug-addicted alligators went viral earlier this month, the Loretto Police Department clarified that it was just a joke.
Humongous, Chihuahua-Sized Species of Flying Squirrel Has Been Discovered in China
The new species belongs to a very endangered, mysterious genus of giant flying squirrels that each weigh as much as a small dog.
Declawing Cats Could Soon Be Illegal in Massachusetts
The painful procedure has been outlawed in several cities. Now, Massachusetts may follow New York's lead and become the second state to ban it.
Want to Reduce Your Stress In 10 Minutes? Pet a Cat or Dog
A new study shows that those puppy-playtime programs colleges host during finals season can actually be effective in just a few minutes.
England Is Being Invaded By a Swarm of Flying Ants That Can Be Seen From Space
The radar picked up some rain showers on England’s southern coast. But it was actually billions of flying ants.
A Retirement Home for Orcas Could Be Opening in Washington's San Juan Islands
After a life spent performing in tanks, orcas could receive care, protection, and freedom in a new open-water sanctuary off Washington state.
Chimpanzees Bond by Watching Movies Together, Too
A new study shows that we’re less special than we thought: Apes can connect with each other by watching movies just like us.
A New Jersey Pizzeria Is Using Its Delivery Boxes to Help Find Missing Pets
A New Jersey pizzeria owner’s modern spin on the old milk carton idea involves two of your favorite things: pizza and pets.
You Can Pay to Cuddle Cows at This New York Farm
For $75, you and a friend have one hour to cuddle with the cattle at Mountain Horse Farm in Naples, New York.
A Stranger Things Fan Is Selling Epic Demogorgon Dog Costumes on Etsy
It seems like it would be impossible to make the Demogorgon cute, but a fan's handcrafted dog costumes manage to pull it off.
Georgia Beachgoers Saved a Pod of Pilot Whales That Washed Ashore
When dozens of pilot whales washed ashore on St. Simons Island in Georgia, beachgoers sprang into action to save them.
How Thomas Jefferson's Obsession With Mastodons Partly Fueled the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Thomas Jefferson thought mastodons might still be lurking somewhere out West—and he was determined to find them.
12-Year-Old Is Making Bow Ties for Shelter Dogs In Order To Help Them Find Their Forever Homes
According to Beaux and Paws founder Darius Brown, it’s hard to resist adopting a shelter dog wearing a bow tie.
10 Quick Facts About Roadrunners
Roadrunners—the iconic birds of the American Southwest—are brave enough to feast on rattlesnakes and outsmart coyotes (really, we're not kidding).
A Python Swallowed a Crocodile Whole—and a Photographer Was There to Capture It All
Photographs show the struggle between the olive python and the freshwater crocodile—two of Australia's most impressive reptilian predators.
An Underpass for Turtles in Wisconsin Is Saving Dozens of the Little Guys’ Lives
The tunnel reduced the turtle mortality rate by 85 percent in its first year, and has also become a popular highway for other small animals.
Hundreds of Kangaroos Roam the Green at This Australian Golf Course
Australia’s Anglesea Golf Club lets you play golf with—or at least, around—its 300-strong population of eastern grey kangaroos.