Scientists discover world’s largest coral—so big it can be seen from space
Exclusive photos reveal a sprawling, 300-year-old coral near Solomon Islands, recently discovered by the National Geographic ...
This penguin swam 2,000 miles to Australia—and we don't know why
As climate change bears down on Antarctica, understanding why some penguins end up meandering so far from their natural ...
The spice in ‘Dune’ is more real than you think
From hallucinogenic fish to nematodes oozing with lifespan-extending pheromones, many animals on Earth secrete chemicals with ...
Dogs and their owners really do look alike—here’s why
New research reveals that people aren’t just imagining it—dogs and their owners share striking similarities, from matching ...
The key to protecting rattlesnakes from extinction? Clearing their name and reputation
These antiheroes of the American West are actually not so bad. New research reveals they're good parents and neighbors, and ...
Polar bears live on ice—but new conditions are injuring them
Warming temperatures may be changing the ways ice forms, making it more likely to stick to and injure polar bears in two far ...
This worm-like parasite is killing off Florida’s native snakes
Snake lungworm disease, which infects at least 19 snake species, is poised to spread throughout the southeastern U.S.
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Why do animals eat their own poop—and other animals’ too?
While poop is decidedly not on the menu for us humans, it’s a normal food for many animals. In one study ... red foxes in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park frequently consume the feces ...
The essential guide to visiting Nevada
Glitzy Las Vegas is far from all the Silver State has to offer. From the paranormal to small towns serving Basque culture and ...
How much do you really know about baby animals?
When can you start training a puppy? Why is the internet obsessed with Pesto the penguin? Time to test your baby animal ...