ANIMALS

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What Gives Qizai the Brown Panda His Unique Color?

He's just one of a handful of brown giant pandas in the world. Researchers want to know why.

The UK's Last Standing Leech House

The Bedale Leech House was used to store medicinal leeches.

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The Fiery History of Scandinavia's Yule Goat

In Gävle, Sweden, nothing says “Christmas” like the sight of a four-ton straw goat overlooking the town square. Too bad some jerk usually comes along and lights it on fire.

The School Book That Pioneered Funny Cat Pics 100 Years Before Lolcats

Why don't all elementary schools teach kids to read using cats that yell "I am the Queen!"?

The Grave of a Heroic War Horse Gets Landmark Protection in England

Blackie nobly served his owner, Lieutenant Leonard Comer Wall, during World War I.

Watch This Live Stream to See Two Rare Penguin Chicks Hatch From Their Eggs

The rare chicks are about to debut to the world and the National Aviary is taking us all along for the ride.

If You Want Your Cat to Poop Out More Hairballs, Try Feeding It Beets

Beet pulp may hold the key to healthier cat digestion.

Why Can Parrots Talk and Other Birds Can't?

It's all about the brain, not the beak.

Extinct Penguin Species Was the Size of an Adult Human

<em>Kumimanu biceae</em> would have dwarfed the penguins of today.

15 Dramatic Nature Illustrations by 19th-Century Scientist Ernst Haeckel

His artworks showed the wonders of evolution to a wide audience.

Watch Christmas Island’s Annual Crab Migration on Google Street View

Even if you can't make it to the remote Australian territory in the Indian Ocean, you can witness its annual crustacean takeover.

Scientists Find a 245-Million-Year-Old Horseshoe Crab Fossil That Resembles Darth Vader

They named it <em>Vaderlimulus tricki</em>.

John Lennon Was a Crazy Cat Lady

John Lennon had almost as many cats as the Beatles had No. 1 hits.

Pigeons Are Secretly Brilliant Birds That Understand Space and Time, Study Finds

The much-maligned bird is a lot more intelligent than people think.

NOAA Fisheries Service scientists disentangle a young North Atlantic right whale off the coast Florida.

Meet the Biologists Who Rescue Whales Trapped in Fishing Gear

Getting tangled in lines and nets can be deadly for whales—and it's a global problem.

The FDA Has Issued a Warning to Dog Owners About Store-Bought Bones

They've been linked to nearly 70 illnesses, and 15 fatalities.

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Mythical Yetis are Actually Bears, According to DNA Analysis

After testing evidence collected from the Tibetan Plateau and from museum collections, they found the biological root of the Yeti legends to be local bears.

There have been some pretty cute criminals prowling the streets.

25 Animals That Have Been Imprisoned or Arrested

From foul-mouthed parrots to prison-breaking cats, these 25 animals are proof that “crime” can sometimes be cuddly.

10 Fun Facts About Pelicans

There's a lot to love about these eccentric birds.

Atlanta Shelters Give Pups a Temporary Home for the Holidays

Some foster families are already thinking about adoption.

32 Facts About Turkeys to Gobble Right Up

Don’t be fooled by their reputation for being thoughtless. Turkeys have a few tricks up their wings. Before tucking into your Thanksgiving dinner, read up on the bird you're about to gobble, gobble.

Owning a Dog May Add Years to Your Life, Study Shows

You'll have to spend some of it picking up their poop, but still.

Why Don't We Eat Turkey Tails?

One of the most delicious parts of the bird was once banned from import to the Pacific Islands. We investigate.

10 Juicy Facts About Sea Apples

They're round and colorful, but that's where the similarities between fruit and these marine invertebrates end.

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