ANIMALS

The 10 Most Popular Puppy Names of 2019

Move over, Molly and Lola. Luna and Bella are taking over the puppy world, according to a new analysis.

Your Balloons Are Bad for Seabirds

Balloons are 32 times more likely to kill seabirds than hard plastics are, according to new research out of Australia.

This Hawaii Cat Sanctuary Is Home to More Than 600 Kitties

Want to hang out with hundreds of cats in paradise? Head to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary on one of Hawaii's smallest islands.

New Baby Sloth at Zoo Atlanta Will be Named by the Internet

Voters were given a list of potential names to choose from for the baby sloth, and "Slothy McSlothface" wasn't included.

The Bronx Zoo Is Launching a Dinosaur Safari With Life-Sized Animatronics

This summer, the Bronx Zoo is hosting a Dinosaur Safari with 40 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, including T. rex and Spinosaurus.

11 Things You Might Not Know About Pigs

Whether you love farmyard piglets, cartoon pigs, or decorative porkers (like piggy banks), go hog-wild reading up on these smart swine.

For the First Time, Scientists Find Jellyfish-Like Animal With ‘Transient’ Anus

The warty comb jelly forms an anus only when it needs to defecate, and it may hold clues to how the anus evolved millions of years ago.

7 Stunning Portraits of Farm Animals

Traer Scott's Radiant presents portraits of farm animals—from chickens and cows to pigs and goats and beyond—that live up to its title.

10 Facts About Puffins

With their comical expressions and orange beaks full of fish, Atlantic puffins and their kin are some of the most recognizable birds on the planet. Read on for more puffin facts.

Chile Has Dogs Trained to Sniff Out Tainted Wine, and They’re All Very Good Boys

Sure, dogs can sniff out drugs, bombs, and bed bugs—but did you know they can also detect bad wine?

The Whitsunday Islands in Australia's Great Barrier Reef

For the First Time Ever, a Mammal Has Been Declared Extinct Due to Climate Change

The Bramble Cay melomys was a tiny rodent that lived on a tiny Australian island. The now-extinct animal was killed off by climate change, scientists say.

A Fort Hood Mule With 12 Years of Army Experience Is Looking for a Forever Home

Since she was adopted by the Fort Hood 1st Cavalry Division Horse Detachment in 2006, Tina the Army mule has helped with cavalry charges, weapons demonstrations, and parades. Now she needs a new home.

13 Facts About Steve Irwin and The Crocodile Hunter

Steve Irwin faced off against some of the world’s most frightening predators, but he was afraid of parrots.

Great White Sharks May Have Led to Megalodons' Extinction

New fossil research shows that the last megalodons died off 1 million years earlier than previously believed, suggesting that the simultaneous rise of great white sharks contributed to their extinction.

Choupette, Karl Lagerfeld’s Beloved Cat, Will Inherit Part of the Late Designer’s Fortune

Choupette has led a life of luxury, thanks to her two personal maids, chef, and bodyguard. And she just got a little richer.

Why Do Bats Hang Upside Down?

Bats aren't the only animals that engage in certain activities while hanging upside down, but they're the only mammals capable of powered flight—which partly explains their topsy-turvy behavior.

Sorry, But Last Month's Polar Vortex Didn't Wipe Out 95 Percent of Stink Bugs

Recent reports claimed a large number of stink bugs were wiped out by the recent cold snap that swept through the Midwest and Northeast. It turned out to be too good to be true.

© Changkun Park, Electron Probe Micro Analyzer, Korea Polar Research Institute

After 110 Million Years, This Spider Fossil's Eyes Are All Aglow

It might not bite or jump, but this long-dead spider is unsettling for another reason: Its eyes still appear to be illuminated.

15 Animal Names That Can Be Used As Verbs

From turtles to tigers, you can drop any one of these 15 creatures into your everyday conversation.

Photographer's Up-Close Images of Animal Eyes Will Have You Seeing Wildlife in a Whole New Way

Armenian photographer Suren Manvelyan won't reveal his secret technique, but his new type of wildlife photography—up-close animal eye shots—is a sight to see.

11 Lesser-Known Animal Phobias

He’s dealt with elaborate booby traps, KGB agents, and a face-melting artifact, but to Indiana Jones, nothing’s more unsettling than snakes. Lots of people can relate.

Survey: People Show More Affection to Their Dogs Than Their Humans

A new survey shows that many pet owners would rather snuggle with, spend money on, and gaze lovingly at their cute dogs than their partners. And dogs feel love for us, too.

These Nature Posters Show the Most Endangered Animal in Each State

Endangered animals like the Alabama beach mouse, Indiana bat, Louisiana pine snake, and Carolina northern flying squirrel need our help.

Cleveland’s National Weather Service Issued an Unofficial 'Small Dog Advisory’ Due to High Winds

Yes, there have actually been a few cases of little dogs being blown away in the past—but there are other reasons to take extra precautions this winter, too.

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