In a surprise discovery, a nine-banded armadillo was spotted in Morgan County, Illinois—something locals have rarely, if ever, seen. Bridget Mueller reported the sighting after noticing a deceased ...

Ashlyn Bartholomew was just trying to get her kids home from baseball practice when she spotted something strange crossing Highway 23 in Boothville, Louisiana. At first, it looked like a large, ...

Throughout history, the battlefield has not been the exclusive domain of human soldiers. Animals have played crucial roles in military operations across centuries and continents, often demonstrating ...

Pompeii Worm. Image by Openverse. Pompeii worms inhabit one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth. These creatures make their homes in tubes attached to hydrothermal vents at depths of around ...

Have you ever wondered what secrets lie behind those curious eyes peering from the waves? Marine mammals have long enchanted humans with their grace, power, and playful antics, but their intelligence ...

The vast expanse of the night sky has served as a celestial roadmap for human travelers for thousands of years. Yet, long before humans learned to chart courses by the stars, many species in the ...

Australia’s iconic koalas faced an unprecedented crisis during the 2019-2020 bushfire season, often referred to as the “Black Summer.” These catastrophic wildfires swept across the continent with ...

Nature has equipped animals with astonishing abilities to survive in harsh environments filled with predators. While many creatures rely on speed, strength, or camouflage for protection, some have ...

Against all odds and much to the delight of conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts alike, river otters have made a remarkable return to the waterways of New York. Once abundant throughout the state ...

When we think of majestic wildlife or beloved animals, vultures rarely make the top of anyone’s list. With their bald heads, hunched postures, and association with death, these birds have long ...

In the cold, deep waters of the North Pacific Ocean, a fascinating cultural phenomenon has emerged among certain orca (killer whale) populations. Some pods have developed specialized hunting ...

Immortal Jellyfish. Image via Openverse. The immortality trick of Turritopsis dohrnii lies in complex cellular and genetic mechanisms. Recent research, including a 2022 study published in the ...