animals

How Did Dinosaurs Have Sex?

Little is known about dinosaur mating, but recent research may provide a glimpse into how the prehistoric creatures had sex

Scottish Farmers Are Upset With Resurgent Beavers

The era of the Scottish Beaver Mitigation Scheme has begun

Beware This Horny Dolphin

UK officials are encouraging swimmers to steer clear of a "sexually aggressive" dolphin named Nick

The Climate Apocalypse Is Making Hermit Crabs Very, Very Horny

According to recent findings, hermit crabs are "sexually excited" by the massive amount of plastic pollution in the ocean

New Research Suggests Giraffes Have Complex Social Relationships

Challenging myths about the world's tallest mammal

Are These Salmon … High on Cocaine?

German environmental officials suggest a coke high could be to blame for some erratic salmon behavior

Why Are Men Obsessed With Imaginary Fights Against Wild Animals?

Humans are physically pathetic. But a not-insignificant number of them refuse to accept it.

Martha Stewart Would Very Much Like You to Know She Has 21 Peacocks, Not 16

A recent New York Post article shockingly underestimated Stewart's peacock collection, and now she's setting the record straight

Are We About to Have a Crisis of Socially Inept Pandemic Puppies?

Signs point to yes, but we tapped a vet to help keep yours from being the pariah at the dog park

The Most Riveting Film of 2021 Is a Black-and-White Documentary About a Pig

Victor Kossakovsky’s "Gunda" is an intimate look at some everyday farm animals — and a quietly radical piece of activism

The Seafood You Just Bought Might Not Be What You Think It Is

A new report exposes fish fraud around the world

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What Can Animals Tell Us About How We Age?

Deer and sheep have a lot to say, it turns out

The 7 Best Places in the World to See Wild Dolphins

Plus, reputable operators that put the welfare of the animal first

Bottled-Up Bottlenoses: The Ugly Truth Behind Our Love of Dolphins

Dolphins are the smiling ambassadors of the sea, but a growing chorus of scientists, trainers and advocates say it’s time to end their captivity

9 Luxury Hotels With Epic Animal Encounters

Walk on the wild side at these unique properties with incredible wildlife

Adventure Racer Shares the Real Story Behind “Arthur the King”

Mikael Lindnord recounts the time a dog joined him on a grueling six-day race in Ecuador, which inspired the new movie

New Study Reveals How Cities and Highways Affect Giant Spiders

Joro spiders have become more common in the U.S. recently

Learning How Animals Hibernate Could Help Humans Live Longer

Bears, squirrels and bats all have plenty to teach us

Wolves' Pending Return to Colorado Gets Mixed Reception

This follows a 2020 vote that paved the way for more wolves in the state

Climate Change Decimated Alaska's Snow Crab Population

A new study analyzed a substantial drop in the crab population

The Next Big Thing in Medical Technology Could Come From the Octopus

Eight arms, several brains and a scientific breakthrough?

Sea Lion Concerns Prompt Long-Term Closure of San Diego Beach

Maybe sea lions don't want to be in your selfies