Wildlife

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Cougar kitten next to car tire in the snow
Environment

Cougar cubs spotted in Michigan for first time in over a century

By Andrew Paul

a baby lion cub plays with its mother's tail
Environment

17 delightful Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards outtakes

By Popular Science Team

two baby eagles
Environment

Only 2 eaglets seen on bald eagle live cam after snowstorm

By Annie Colbert

an illustration of a black rodent-like early mammal with a membrane like a flying squirrel flying through a forest
Science

Early mammals were all one color, study suggests

By Lauren Leffer

Artistic reconstruction of the terrestrial ecological landscape before the end Permian mass extinction based on fossil palynomorphs, plants, and tetrapods recovered, as well as sedimentological data from the South Taodonggou Section
Science

The remote locale that shielded plants during Earth’s biggest mass extinction

By Laura Baisas

an illustration of a small weasel-like early mammal with brown, black, and white fur climbing on a tree
Environment

This extinct tree-dwelling mammal may be among humans’ closer relatives

By Laura Baisas

a man on a boat holds a large orange pet goldfish
Environment

Please stop releasing pet goldfish into the wild

By Laura Baisas

three small and gray balg eaglets eat fish given to them by an adult bald eagle
Environment

Bald eagle live cam team shares what’s next for the 3 eaglets

By Laura Baisas

Blue-lined octopus in aquarium tank
Science

Male octopus poisons its mate to avoid becoming post-sex snack

By Andrew Paul

Tabby cats, with their distinctive coats adorned in a symphony of stripes, dots, and swirls, bring a unique charm to the feline world. These enchanting creatures, often seen in shades of brown, black, and gray with hints of cream, captivate us with their individual patterns. The classic tabby pattern, characterized by bold stripes that run along the cat's back and tail, evokes a sense of timeless elegance. Whether in ebony, tawny, or ashen gray, each tabby cat carries a visual narrative that tells a story of nature's creativity. Some tabbies flaunt the mesmerizing "spotted" pattern, where dots of color dance across their fur like stardust. Others boast the intricate "swirls," a delicate and graceful arrangement of lines that adds an artistic flair to their appearance. Completing their ensemble are those endearing whiskers that frame their faces, adding an extra touch of charm to these captivating companions. Tabby cats, in their varied hues and unique patterns, bring a touch of artistry and individuality to our homes, turning each encounter into a delightful exploration of feline aesthetics.
Health

How to protect your pets from bird flu

By Lauren Leffer

A mother humpback whale and her calf swimming in warm waters.
Environment

Whale pee moves vital nutrients thousands of miles

By Laura Baisas

Close up of lemon shark
Environment

Megalodon may have been ‘even longer’ than we thought

By Andrew Paul

bald eagle feeds babies fresh fish
Environment

Jackie and Shadow’s third eaglet has landed

By Laura Baisas

an emperor penguin looks through a camera while its baby looks on
Environment

15 breathtaking images from the Nature Photography Awards

By Popular Science Team

Blue gloved hands using tool on animal bone relic
Science

1.5 million years ago, human ancestors used hippo bones to make tools

By Andrew Paul

a tiger leaps at a boar
Environment

12 riveting wildlife images from Nature inFocus Photography Awards

By Popular Science Team

a green frog with its eyes and mouth sticking out of a shallow pool of water
Science

Earth’s ‘Great Dying’ killed 80-90% of life. How some amphibians survived.

By Laura Baisas

two baby eagles tended to by their parent
Environment

The famous bald eagle nest live cam is back and we have 3 baby eaglets

By Laura Baisas

a large hornet dismembers a honey bee
Environment

1,400 different bug species found in the guts of Asian hornets

By Laura Baisas

An argentine ant is farming aphids on a young leaf.
Environment

Vicious invasive ants form gigantic supercolonies

By Adam Kovac