Wildlife(Page 3)

The latest on the fascinating flora and fauna of our planet.

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first footage colossal squid
Environment

Colossal squid filmed in deep ocean for the first time ever

By Popular Science Team

Spotted dolphin with head above water
Technology

Google made an AI model to talk to dolphins

By Andrew Paul

A “zombie ant” that has been infected by the parasitic fungus Complex Ophiocordyceps unilateralis.
Environment

Cordyceps fungus: ‘The Last of Us’ co-star thriving outside the spotlight

By Matt Kasson

a side view of an injured eagle beak that is regrowing some keratin
Environment

Images show bald eagle’s beak healing from gunshot wound

By Laura Baisas

A Birdfy Netvue bird feeder in front of trees with a red bird on it on sale at Amazon
Gear

Amazon has this bird feeder with a built-in camera for its cheapest price ever

By Stan Horaczek

Close up of cane toad tadpole eating toad eggs underwater
Science

Cannibal tadpoles help Australia fight invasive species

By Andrew Paul

a baby lion sleeps on a dirt road
Environment

10 gorgeous wildlife photos documenting Earth’s beauty

By Popular Science Team

goose wearing cubs hat
Environment

‘Geesekeepers’ protect Canada goose nesting at Chicago’s Wrigley Field

By Annie Colbert

Galapagos tortoise
Environment

97-year-old Galápagos tortoise becomes first-time mom

By Andrew Paul

an adult eagle tends to two chicks on a nest
Environment

Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets officially named: Meet Sunny and Gizmo

By Laura Baisas

The Greater mouse-tailed bat flies through the night sky, searching for insects
Environment

How bats avoid crashing into one another

By Laura Baisas

one brown horse and one black horse run along green fields in iceland
Environment

Scientists discover why horses are such exceptional athletes

By Lauren Leffer

Venus fly trap wasp encased in amber
Science

This ancient ‘Venus fly-trap’ wasp used its butt to kill

By Andrew Paul

an baby orca surfaces behind its mother
Environment

Baby orca is a descendent of a whale almost sold to SeaWorld in 1976

By Laura Baisas

three elephants crossing a river
Environment

Elephants avoid wasting energy during their epic journeys

By Laura Baisas

a hummingbird with blue, green, purple, and white feathers sucks nectar out of a yellow flower
Environment

Baby hummingbird appears to mimic caterpillar to avoid death

By Laura Baisas

two baby eagles in a nest
Environment

Help Jackie and Shadow name their bald eagle chicks

By Annie Colbert

a deer with its mouth open stands in downpouring rain
Environment

11 brilliant images from the British Wildlife Photography Awards

By Popular Science Team

Mako shark swimming with orange octopus on its back
Environment

Shark’s ‘mystery hat’ turns out to be a giant octopus

By Andrew Paul

a small bird with yellow plumage stands on a branch with its mouth wide open
Environment

Traffic noise is making these Galápagos birds more aggressive

By Laura Baisas

Penguins on an ice sheet in Antarctica
Environment

 A small amount of penguin poop is enough to spook krill

By Andrew Paul

four Budgerigars sit on a stick on plain background
Environment

We finally know how parrots ‘talk’

By Lauren Leffer

a green iguana sitting at the base of a palm tree
Environment

After a 5,000-mile float, these iguanas probably set an ocean record

By Laura Baisas

The misfortune of some brings happiness to others, and for these polar bears, the death of a whale in east Greenland heralded a royal feast. Attracted by the smell, more than sixty bears were recorded in the area. However, their behaviour was almost benevolent, possibly due to the abundance of food.
Environment

11 fascinating wildlife images from the Sony World Photography Awards

By Popular Science Team

two baby eagles
Environment

Live cam bald eagles lost 1 of 3 chicks after snowstorm

By Annie Colbert

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

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

three eggs in a nest. the egg on the right has a pip, which is the first crack in a shell. the pip is circled in red
Environment

Pips spotted! Live cam bald eagles’ eggs shows hopeful signs of hatching

By Laura Baisas

black rat sits on cage
Health

Patient’s tingling feet turns out to be a rat-borne brain parasite

By Andrew Paul

three narwhals with long tusks swim in the arctic ocean
Environment

Narwhals spotted using tusks for non-mating fun

By Laura Baisas

A polar bear mom and cub on sea ice, off the coast of Svalbard, Norway.
Environment

See the first moments when 3 polar bear cubs emerge from their den

By Laura Baisas

Illustration of giant flying squirrel leaping onto tree branch
Environment

Flying squirrels the size of cats soared over prehistoric Appalachia

By Andrew Paul

a humpback whale lunches out of the water with its mouth open
Environment

Krill or anchovy? Baleen whale songs may indicate what’s on the menu

By Laura Baisas

a raccoon looking at a camera
Environment

Morning lark or night owl? Prevailing ideas of mammal activity are outdated

By Lauren Leffer

Nutria looking at camera against plant background
Environment

US Fish and Wildlife is begging you to eat more invasive marsh rodents

By Andrew Paul

a polar bear swims towards the camera in icy waters
Environment

14 outstanding images from the 2025 World Nature Photographer Awards

By Popular Science Team

a dead fish being dragged on artificial turf
Environment

Dragging dead fish around reveals super power of mucus

By Ethan Freedman

South American sea lion comes in for a boop in the Falklands
Environment

15 breathtaking images from the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 awards

By Popular Science Team

a large bird with a long neck and black plumage called an emu walking around in nature
Environment

Emus might not be the ‘world’s dumbest bird’ after all

By Laura Baisas

a close up of a diver wearing a mask and a fish swimming towards him
Environment

Wild fish can recognize human divers

By Laura Baisas

Artwork depicting 16th century bear baiting match
Science

Gruesome bear fights once entertained Elizabethan England

By Andrew Paul

an illustration of an extinct big cat about the size of a leopard. it is brown with sharp teeth
Environment

Skull of a 30-million-year-old apex predator discovered in Egypt

By Laura Baisas

a cuttlefish swimming in the ocean
Environment

Cuttlefish ink can help keep sharks away from humans

By Laura Baisas

a seal with grey coloring wearing an orange heart rate monitor around its abdomen
Environment

Baby seals are wearing heart monitors–for science

By Laura Baisas

one jaw fossil and six vertebrae fossils lined up
Environment

500,000 years ago, a bunch of animals fell into a Florida sink hole

By Laura Baisas

a turtle peeks its head out of the water
Environment

These sea turtles ‘dance’ when magnetic fields lead them to a snack

By Laura Baisas

A blow fly larva disguised as a termite, antennae and all.
Environment

Rare fly species wears fake termite head to infiltrate nests

By Laura Baisas