ANIMALS

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Scientists Study the Starling Invasion Unleashed on America by a Shakespeare Fan

One hundred European starlings released in Central Park in 1890 have turned into 200 million across the U.S. today. Now scientists are looking into their genetic diversity.

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Could Imported Sperm Help Save America’s Bees?

Scientists hope enlarging the gene pool will give our bees a fighting chance.

London's Natural History Museum Has a New Star Attraction: An Amazing Blue Whale Skeleton

The skeleton is suspended from the main entrance hall's ceilings, providing visitors with a 360-degree view of the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.

Tardigrades Could Live on Earth Until the Sun Dies

Spoiler alert: We couldn't.

Inside the Clandestine World of Chameleon Ranching

"In our free time, we don't go out drinking. We go out herping," says one member of a Florida herpetological society.

Truck Launches Thousands of Slime Eels Onto Oregon Highway

"Cleanup on aisle 101," tweeted the local Department of Transportation.

12 Fascinating Pet Cemeteries Around the World

From royal pets to rodeo animals, here's a world tour of resting places for furry (and feathered) friends.

The Reason Some Frogs Grow Extra Legs

The culprit is parasites, not pollution.

Mantises Regularly Catch and Feast On Birds, NBD

We’re talking hummingbirds, not eagles, but still.

10 of the World's Strangest Spiders

From cartwheeling to venom-spitting, spiders have developed a lot of odd behaviors.

China Is Now Home to a Panda-Shaped Solar Farm

Sustainable energy can sometimes also be adorable.

Don't Panic About the Plague

Several cases have been confirmed in New Mexico. But plague makes an appearance in the U.S.—and worldwide—every year.

Artists Transform the Polar Bear Capital of the World Into Massive Mural Gallery

The Sea Walls project works with “artivists” from around the world to raise awareness of environmental issues.

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Mass Extinction That Killed the Dinosaurs Also Led to 'Explosive Radiations of Frogs'

Ninety percent of frogs alive today descend from just three lineages that survived the extinction 66 million years ago.

Can Dogs Eat Grapes?

Short answer: It's doggie Kryptonite.

Drumming Cockatoos Keep the Beat Like Human Musicians

The ladies love drummers.

It’s Illegal to Own Only One Guinea Pig in Switzerland

Guinea pigs get lonely, too.

What’s the Difference Between an Alligator and a Crocodile?

To the untrained eye, both look like prehistoric swamp lizards, but there are some tricks you can use so you don’t make a faux pas the next time you’re in Florida.

Harry Potter Has Created a Huge Black Market for Owls in Indonesia

In the decades since the first movie came out, the demand for black-market owls in Indonesia has multiplied.

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How Experts Say We Should Stop a 'Zombie' Infection: Kill It With Fire

"I really don’t think it’s that crazy."

15 Facts About Island of the Blue Dolphins

Though published in 1960, the novel's inspiration came from nearly 100 years before.

India Now Has a Private Ambulance Service Just for Cows

Both the Indian government and private nonprofits already run shelters for old and infirm cattle that would otherwise be slaughtered.

Why Do Cats Love to Knead?

There are several theories about why your cat likes to "make biscuits."

9 Benefits of Taking Your Dog to Work

Reduced stress and increased cooperation amongst coworkers are just a couple of the benefits of taking your best furry friend to the office.

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