Discover stories in Weird Wildlife
Horrifying True Stories of Insect Zombies
For insects, Zombieland is a very real and very horrifying fate.
Meet The World’s 10 Coolest Bats
From bats that mimic chickens to bats that build tents, a look at some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet.
The Platypus Is Weirder Than You Ever Imagined
Once denounced as a hoax, the platypus is far weirder than those early explorers and zoologists could ever imagine.
Hellbenders Need You to Stop Messing With Their Bedrooms
That streamside rock cairn you posted on Instagram? It’s killing ancient salamanders.
A Field Guide to The Feral Parrots of the US
The US is home to dozens of feral parrot species. Here's a quick guide to identifying the most common birds.
Can Platypus Persist Alongside People?
Under threat from urban development, can this iconic Australian animal survive alongside us?
Why Do Marsupials Have Pouches? And Other Questions
Here we answer some of the most common questions about marsupials, delving into the who, what, where, when and why? of this strange and wonderful group of mammals.
The Strange Sex Life of Freshwater Mussels
The mussel’s sedentary lifestyle presents, well, certain mating challenges.
Meet the Mysterious Freshwater Eels of New Zealand
Meet the eels of New Zealand… they can climb ladders, live for 100 years, and migrate thousands of miles to an unknown spawning ground.
When Fish Eat Birds
The pike that ate an eagle. A cod that barfs up black ducks. And other true fish stories.
Meet the Bizarre American Bittern
The American Bittern may look nondescript, but it’s full of surprises. Learn more about one of the more unusual marsh denizens.
In Pictures: Saving Papua New Guinea’s Sea Cucumbers
View photographs from our reporter’s journey to Manus, where local communities are taking sustainable sea cucumber management into their own hands.
