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Can you spot these hidden animals?
Can you spot these hidden animals?August 03, 2023 – Camouflage is complicated. It comes in multiple styles, and some animals use more than one to fool predators.
Meet the animals that can handle extreme heat
Meet the animals that can handle extreme heatJune 06, 2023 – From foxes to wombats, these creatures have adapted to life in the desert. But they’ll need to evolve even more quickly to keep pace with climate change.
Puzzles: Animals
Puzzles: AnimalsApril 01, 2022 – These games challenge you to complete pictures by putting the pieces in the right spot. Plus, get facts about cheetahs, giraffes, dinosaurs, and more!
What makes an animal 'feral’?
What makes an animal 'feral’?March 10, 2023 – When you see a cat on the street, is it wild or feral? Here’s a look at the debate over the terminology.
Animals trapped in war zones find a second chance here
Animals trapped in war zones find a second chance hereJuly 06, 2023 – This sanctuary in Jordan offers a rare happy ending to animals rescued from 'the worst zoo in the world' and other war-torn areas.
5 ways animals can boost kindness in kids
5 ways animals can boost kindness in kidsNovember 08, 2022 – Your child is already nice. Here's how observing animals might make your little ones even kinder.
Cannibalism in animals is more common than you think
Cannibalism in animals is more common than you thinkJanuary 05, 2023 – Many animals eat their parents, siblings, and offspring for different reasons.
These deep-sea animals are new to science—and already at risk
These deep-sea animals are new to science—and already at riskMay 25, 2023 – About 90 percent of species found in the Clarion Clipperton Zone have never been identified, yet they may be at risk from mining for minerals such as cobalt and nickel.
COVID-19 is more widespread in animals than we thought
COVID-19 is more widespread in animals than we thoughtJanuary 09, 2023 – From lions and tigers to big hairy armadillos, a growing number of animals have been infected with the coronavirus. Here’s what we’ve learned.
Animals dream too—here's what we know
Animals dream too—here's what we knowNovember 02, 2022 – Rats practice running through mazes, cats envision future hunts in their heads—scientists are learning more than ever before about animal dreamers.
Why some animals evolved to sacrifice themselves
Why some animals evolved to sacrifice themselvesJune 22, 2022 – From headbutting muskoxen to self-sacrificing bees, evolution favors populations, not individuals.
How wild animals cope with stress—from overeating to sleepless nights
How wild animals cope with stress—from overeating to sleepless nightsApril 25, 2023 – We’re not the only animals that suffer anxiety. From lizards to song sparrows, challenging situations can have long-lasting impacts on species.
What does cancer smell like? These animals can sniff it out
What does cancer smell like? These animals can sniff it outFebruary 27, 2023 – It’s not just dogs: Even worms and ants can be trained to detect markers of illness, from COVID to tuberculosis.
How these two photographers got inside the minds of animals
How these two photographers got inside the minds of animalsSeptember 15, 2022 – Jasper Doest and Paolo Verzone were among the photographers who captured the rich inner lives of animals for National Geographic’s October cover story.
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