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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.
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.
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.
