10 Really Weird Animals of the Anthropocene

From cloned wolves to high-cholesterol foxes to radioactive pigs, we look at the weirdest creatures now roaming the age of humanity.

Matthew L. Miller

Traditional Knowledge Helps Monitor Threatened Bilbies on Martu Country

Scientists and indigenous rangers are designing a new method for monitoring threatened bilby populations in Australia's Martu country.

Justine E. Hausheer

7 Cool Facts About Water Striders

They walk on water, they devour mosquito larvae and they have one of the most disturbing mating rituals on earth. Take a close look at this common insect of Northern Hemisphere ponds, creeks and puddles.

Matthew L. Miller

The Weird Tale of the Carrion-eating Swamp Wallaby

Have you ever observed a macropod consuming carrion? Share information about your own sightings, below.

Justine E. Hausheer

When Is a Black Bear Actually a Blue Bear?

The black bear: a bear that is not always black. And sometimes it’s even red, white or blue.

Matthew L. Miller

Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione on Archaeology, Conservation and Beer

Biodiversity and beer? A conversation with Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione.

Matthew L. Miller

Turkeys Are What They Eat: Weird and Adaptable

As many of us sit down to eat turkey, our bird blogger takes a look at what turkeys eat.

Joe Smith

Jumping Worms: The Creepy, Damaging Invasive You Don’t Know

Disturb a jumping worm and it’s like a nightcrawler on steroids. But put aside the creepy factor: jumping worms may be the next big threat to northern forests.

Matthew L. Miller

Daddy Longlegs Won’t Kill You

Daddy longlegs truly are amazing. Is there any truth to the myth that made them famous?

Lisa Feldkamp

Koalas Have 2 Thumbs & Other Weird Australian Wildlife Facts

Not every animal in Australia wants to kill you, but they are all weird. Really weird.

Justine E. Hausheer

Why You Are Smelling Skunks This Week

Smell a skunk? You’re not alone. Learn more about your urban nature.

Matthew L. Miller

The Secret Lives of Horseshoe Crabs

Every year, horseshoe crabs emerge from the depths for one reason and one reason only: sex.

Marah Hardt