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Cactus Holes and Cobwebs: The Weird Nesting Habits of Birds
From burying eggs in sand to building 2,000 pound thatch structures, birds use some weird ways to nurture eggs and young.
Meet the Bat Falcon, the ABA Area’s Newest Bird
Meet the bat falcon, one of 5 new species added to the American Birding Association's checklist.
10 Weird Australian Marsupials You’ve Never Heard Of
Some of Australia’s coolest species are ones that few people know about.
Finding Mini Frogs: These Aren’t Babies, They’re Just Little
They aren’t babies; they're just very small. Six new mini frogs discovered in Mexico.
8 Cool Wild Cats You Probably Don’t Know
Move over lions and tigers. Meet these cryptic but cool wild cats.
The Jumping Slugs of the Pacific Northwest
Meet the strange slugs that do a breakdance for defense.
Look at that Lek! 9 Birds That Put on a Show
A long list of birds display at leks. Here are some of our favorites.
What’s That Weird Noise in the Night?
You’re laying in bed, sound asleep, or counting leaping sheep as you drift off into dreams. And then, a scream.
Do You Know the World’s Weirdest Wild Pigs?
Think you know pigs? Check out these wonderful, wild swine.
What’s the Weirdest Animal Courtship? Here Are 4 Candidates
Four tales of love in the wild, from peacock spiders to pufferfish.
Big Gulp: Blue Catfish Eats Wood Duck
Blue catfish will eat just about anything. Including a duck.
Did You Know There Are Four Hyena Species?
Meet the hyenas you don’t know: cool creatures often unfairly persecuted.
