Latest Stories in Animals
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Harvey delivered this fanged, faceless creature to the Texas shore
As Twitter chittered with spooked speculation over the poor sea creature, a Smithsonian biologist provides an explanation.
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Meet the fleshy-nosed swimming monkeys of Borneo
These swimming monkeys with the notable noses and crazy calls are some of the most unforgettable creatures in Borneo.
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Intelligence of apes misunderstood because of bias and bad science
Apes’ abilities appear to be entirely misunderstood because research has failed to measure them fairly and accurately, according to a new report.
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Watch how easily a rat can get from city streets to your toilet
And you thought it was just an urban myth...
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Why they’re rescuing bats in Houston
Hurricane Harvey has put bats at risk; here’s why saving them matters.
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Meet the sea sheep of Scotland's North Ronaldsay island
Semi-wild and isolated to a 270-acre stretch of shoreline, the North Ronaldsay sheep are one of only two land animals that live exclusively on seaweed.
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Are raccoons "Urban anarchists" or "lovable rogues?"
Some would pick a third option: vermin.
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Ratpocalypse, rodentgeddon, ratastrophe – whatever you call it, US cities are under siege
From coast to coast, warmer weather is causing a new Baby Boom, rat-style. The impact could be dramatic.
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Farmed Atlantic salmon escape into the Pacific Ocean
So why are they being farmed in the Pacific if they cannot intermingle?
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How do animals flock, school, herd and swarm as synchronized units?
Scientists are unlocking the secrets behind animals' "collective behavior" using high-speed video and software to figure out how and why they do it.
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Silly man films bear in garage, gets charged
Or, why you should NOT reach for your phone when a fierce animal shows up.
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Watch 150 animal species roam the globe in this amazing migration animation
Globalization, animal-style.
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Orangutan mama makes a rain hat of leaves for baby and herself
On International Orangutan Day, we celebrate one of humankind’s closest relatives.
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Fewer foxes could mean an uptick in Lyme disease
New research suggests that a rise in tick-borne diseases could be linked to a shortage of mouse predators like foxes and martens.
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Rare white moose steps out of a fantasy, into a Swedish creek
While unicorns remain frustratingly elusive, the magical white moose makes an appearance in Sweden.
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Meet the world’s only completely freshwater seal
Russia's superlative Lake Baikal is home to the world’s only freshwater-exclusive seal.
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Darwin's fox: Rare photo reveals of one of the most elusive carnivores on Earth
While his finches may be more famous, this small fox also nudged Darwin toward his theory of evolution.
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Spotted hyenas are smart, social and ruled by females
A photo shot by "BeetleCam" shows the beauty and intelligence of these unsung underdogs.
