Animals

Scientists Can Tell If Great White Sharks Are Around by Testing DNA in Seawater

Good news for sharks AND beachgoers.

Ice Age Wolf Pup and Caribou Mummies Discovered in Yukon

Fur and all.

Toronto, 'Raccoon Capital of the World,' Is Fighting Its Trash Panda Problem ... and Losing

The city's raccoon-proof trash bins don't exactly work as intended.

How You Can Help Animals Affected by Hurricane Florence

If you've considered adopting a pet, now's the time.

Very Polite Canadian Belugas Have Made Friends With a Lone Narwhal

Awwwwww.

7 Facts About Nutria, the Invasive Rodents Taking Over Louisiana

They semi-aquatic animals, who are the subject of a new documentary, have incredible appetites... and that’s not a good thing.

A little planning ahead goes a long way.

How to Keep Your Pets Safe In a Natural Disaster

Wildfires and other natural disasters can cause pets to panic and get stressed out, but these emergency preparedness tips can help you keep them safe.

Fishermen Caught a 10,500-Year-Old Giant Irish Elk Skull—Antlers and All

The species has long been extinct.

Amsterdam Hopes to Save Bee Populations With Its 'Insect Hotels'

Business is buzzing.

8 Bird Species, Including a Blue Macaw, Are Declared Extinct

The Hawaiian poo-uli has been wiped out.

Female Narwhals and Beluga Whales Go Through Menopause, Too

Welcome to the club.

7 Disgusting Things Butterflies Eat

Blood, sweat, and tears (and a few other choice substances): It’s all on the menu.

11 Facts About the Sand Tiger Shark

If you’ve ever been to a major aquarium, there’s a good chance you've been face to fin with one.

Illustration of a katzenklavier from the satirical magazine 'Kladderadatsch' circa 1897.

The Katzenklavier: An Organ Made of Cats

Long before the wonders of keyboard cat, felines and music had a tense relationship. The two were tied by an infernal instrument—the katzenklavier, or cat organ.