The mating game in the animal kingdom is nothing less than fascinating and somewhat weird. Some species stab, clone, chew, or ...

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While nothing was seriously damaged, the bizarre encounter raises a bigger question: Why are wild animals showing up in places they don't belong? A playful otter in a kitchen might seem like an ...

An iceberg break-off in Antarctica led to the unexpected discovery of a thriving marine ecosystem beneath the George VI Ice ...

There are many repercussions if black bears stay awake too long or skip hibernation. Bears face malnutrition and can even ...

Florida softshell turtles are dangerous to handle and should be left alone. Harassing them risks injury from their sharp ...

The jellyfishlike creatures, called Velella velella, emerged Sunday along Bolinas Beach in Marin County, a visitor told the ...

Mar. 31, 2025 — Every night, bats emerge out of roosts in massive numbers, creating what scientists have called a 'cocktail party nightmare' of clashing echolocations. Nobody knew how bats ...

A parasitic wasp that flew among dinosaurs had a Venus flytrap-like contraption on its abdomen that likely allowed it to ...