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A Wildlife Lover’s Time Machine Wish List
If you could go back in time, what species would be on your wish list?
Weird and Unbelievable Facts About Earwigs
From caring mothers to strange courtship, earwigs are full of surprises.
The Coolest Kingfishers from Six Continents
With more than 100 kingfisher species, here are 12 of the coolest.
Meet the Frogmouth, Australia’s Weirdest Bird
With an unsettling glare and tree-like camouflage, what’s not to love about frogmouths?
Birds that Carry Lit Candles & The Importance of Avian Innovation
In a town in western India, temple caretakers fill small cups with clarified butter to fuel lanterns for prayer. Or […]
The Weasel on the Toilet & Other Weird Species Discoveries
Sometimes, species are discovered (or rediscovered) in weird and wonderful circumstances.
Capybara: Meet the World’s Largest Rodent
A rodent the size of a Labrador retriever? You won’t believe the life of the capybara.
A Guide to Non-Native Deer in the United States
Have you seen a weird-looking deer? It might be one of these exotic species.
Shrikes: Meet the Bird That Impales Prey on Spikes
If you’ve ever found a small animal impaled on a spike, odds are it was killed by a shrike.
Real Reindeer Are More Amazing Than You Ever Imagined
Glowing noses, hooves that go click-click-click and more true facts about reindeer.
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Turkeys
A veritable feast of turkey content from our archives.
Halloween Stories of Spooky Species & Weird Science
Nature is full of spooky species, weird science, and sometimes disturbing natural phenomena.
