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The Incredible Adventure of the Pooping Sloth
There was absolutely no mistaking what was about to happen. This sloth was about to poop. And we were going to watch.
Magpies: Murder, Mischief and Myth
Accused of eating cattle alive from the inside out, the black-billed magpie was once one of the most vilified birds on the planet. Discover the tangled history of humans and magpies.
9 Strange and Surprising Nature Facts
We’re celebrating Earth Week with nine stories that prove science fact is sometimes stranger than science fiction.
The Yeti: A Story of Scientific Misunderstanding
Science has laid to rest any “evidence” of the Yeti, but perhaps it has always overlooked the myth.
Strange and Unbelievable Facts About Shrews
The shrew is one of the most ferocious and bizarre predators, and it's probably roaming near you.
How an Alaskan Earthquake Caused Fish to Spawn in Death Valley
At first glance, the Devils Hole pupfish would rightly be considered one of the most isolated creatures on earth, but the broader world touches the pupfish in surprising ways. Everything's connected.
Meet the Takin: The Largest Mammal You’ve Never Heard Of
Meet the 700-pound mammal that resembles something Luke Skywalker would ride.
Australian “Firehawk” Raptors Intentionally Spread Wildfires
At least three Australian raptor species intentionally spread wildfires by carrying smoldering branches to unburnt areas, according to a new paper that confirms long-held traditional Aboriginal knowledge.
Fantastic Fecal Phenomena of the Animal World
Where there is life, there is also poop. And that’s where things get interesting. Read on for seven incredible tales of excrement from the natural world.
Four Crazy Ways Cool Creatures Survive Cold Winters
From urine recycling to hibernation on demand, here’s how four critters survive snow and frigid weather in style.
Meet The Magnificently Weird Mola Mola
Meet the Mola mola (aka sunfish), quite possibly the weirdest fish in the sea.
Gar Wars: A Fish Force Awakens
A gathering force of fish conservationists is changing the narrative around gar, an ancient fish too long accused of crimes it didn’t commit.
