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Eleven Awesome Owls From Around The World
Whoooo knew owls could be so awesome?
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.
Death and Drama Among the Cicada Killers
Cicada killers are fearsome insects, but other species have adopted ingenious ways to exploit them.
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.
Sun Bear: World’s Smallest Bear Has Surprisingly Human Traits
The tiny sun bear is solitary and elusive, but it can mimic facial expressions like a human.