1+ hour, 24+ min ago   (715+ words) Water buffalo have a number of predators, including tigers, lions, wild dogs, and even crocodiles. However, taking on a one-ton water buffalo is no easy task. Remarkably, there is one reptile that can take down a massive water buffalo despite…...

23+ hour, 9+ min ago   (698+ words) The unfortunate truth is that more than 200 species go extinct daily. While the reasons vary, the environmental pressures flora and fauna face today are pushing their existence to the brink. Therefore, when species once thought extinct are rediscovered, it is…...

1+ day, 9+ min ago   (1120+ words) What if you could increase your dog’s lifespan and ensure they age healthily? One research study and organization have attempted to achieve this exact thing. The Dog Aging Project is a massive collaboration involving scientists, veterinarians, and dog owners willing…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (376+ words) On the surface, goldfish often seem like the most harmless houseguests imaginable. Yet, new research from a collaboration between The University of Toledo and the University of Missouri is forcing scientists and pet owners alike to take a closer look…...

23+ hour, 54+ min ago   (399+ words) Cattle are prized commodities around the world, especially in Brazil. The South American country, which produces 25% of the world’s beef, is known for its prized Nelore cattle. While generally reasonably priced, one such elite specimen made headlines in 2024 for her…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (274+ words) A-Z Animals Quick TakeA small bird willingly puts itself between a predator and its nest, and the real risk it takes is far more extreme than it looks See the real stakes →The killdeer's Oscar-worthy performance relies on one…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (814+ words) In fact, airports use a wide range of deterrents to manage this problem: propane cannons, pyrotechnics, border collies, habitat modification, and radar monitoring, to name a few. However, at a growing number of airports across North America and Europe, one…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (409+ words) Visitors to the Museum of the Rockies in Montana are greeted by a fossil unlike most others. Nestled in the Hall of Horns and Teeth, an Edmontosaurus skull has become a window into a dramatic prehistoric encounter, thanks to an…...

2+ day, 7+ min ago   (274+ words) Bright Green and Comically Large: The American Coot’s Surprising Feet A-Z Animals Quick TakeAmerican coots look like ducks, though their feet operate on an entirely different design principle Overview of the coot →Their most striking feature stays hidden almost…...

2+ day, 37+ min ago   (491+ words) Arnel is a driven nature and science writer, entomologist and avid researcher whose curiosity led her across a multitude of fields, from marine biology to agricultural science. Arnel uses science and creativity together to tell stories about nature in a…...