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The well-preserved remains of Fred, also known as the Buesching Mastodon, were found in 1998 near Fort Wayne, Indiana.
science

The Intriguing Life, Death, and Afterlife of an Indiana Mastodon

Scientists have pieced together a detailed biography—including a search for love and a violent end.
Gemma Tarlach June 14, 2022
Research suggests that cats, solitary night hunters, are one of the greatest causes of bird mortality worldwide—a bigger threat than window and building collisions.
animals

In Iceland, Cats Face Curfews and Bans Aimed at Curtailing Their Murderous Ways

The cat-loving island nation is redefining its relationship with the 'elegant assassins.'
Egill Bjarnason June 13, 2022
A bottlenose dolphin in the Red Sea near the southern Israeli coastal city of Eilat.
science

Dolphins in the Red Sea May Use Coral to 'Self-Medicate'

Scientists observing a pod in the wild think the animals may choose specific species for a skin care wellness routine.
Ashley Stimpson June 7, 2022
Facing the river.
New York, New York

Pier 26 Tide Deck

Amid skyscrapers and traffic exists this unique aquatic ecosystem.
A sculpture of a Massasauga rattler in the play area.
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Animals of the Huron River Statues

These statues pay homage to the "green corridor" of parks and wetlands.
A greater mouse-eared bat takes flight.
animals

The Mysterious Return of Great Britain's Loneliest Bat

Missing for two years, an elderly greater mouse-eared bat has been the island's only known member of the species for decades.
Patrick Barkham May 23, 2022
Duncan, British Columbia

Hand of Man Museum

A former elementary school houses one man's extensive collection of art, artifacts, and taxidermy.
A queen conch eyes up the situation in waters off Turks and Caicos.
science

Inside a Queen Conch Nursery in Puerto Rico That May Help Save the Iconic Species

The region's first and only locally-run hatchery provides a boost for both fishers and the imperiled royal sea snail.
Cynthia Barnett May 16, 2022
Big Blue Bear
Denver, Colorado

Big Blue Bear

Overlooking the Colorado Convention Center is this giant sculpture made from thousands of triangles.
A building in the Jardin d’Agronomie Tropicale.
abandoned

Podcast: Ruins of Le Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team May 12, 2022
A wild South American coati in Ubatuba, on Brazil's central coast, where the animals are still common.
science

Why a Wayward Coati’s Selfie on a Brazilian Airbase Surprised Scientists

The adorable appearance highlights an unexpected ally in conservation.
Gemma Tarlach May 10, 2022
A jaguar in Mexico escapes the day's heat in a shady pool.
science

Will the Jaguar Return to the American Southwest?

Scientists monitoring the big cats in northwestern Mexico see potential paths to reintroduction across the border.
Ganesh Marin and John Koprowski May 9, 2022
Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art
Salisbury, Maryland

Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art

A tribute to two brothers' artistic endeavors.
List

The Wild Lives of Florida Wildlife

Swim, slither, climb, and fly your way through the Sunshine State with these nine animal-adjacent attractions.
Looking down the beach at the Arecibo Lighthouse
Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Playa La Poza del Obispo

This beach pool offers a spectacle of crashing waves, blue hues, and a historical lighthouse.
Fish and reefs in La Parguera
Lajas, Puerto Rico

La Parguera

This beachside town is home to a diverse nature reserve, multiple cays, and one of the three bioluminescent bays in Puerto Rico.
Maternal pens for cows and calves—and human guardians who watch over them 24/7—are a key part of an Indigenous-led conservation effort to save caribou in British Columbia.
animals

How Indigenous-Led Conservation Brought a Caribou Herd Back From the Brink

An innovative collaboration between two British Columbia First Nations protects the most vulnerable animals.
Ashley Stimpson April 20, 2022
A male great argus hopes to impress a potential mate with an arresting show of plumage and pomp.
science

This Bird's Mating Dance Is Full of Stomp and Pomp

The great argus uses its unusual wing feathers to maximum, eye-catching effect.
Gemma Tarlach April 13, 2022