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Macaques use stone tools to crack open shellfish.

We're Not the Only Primate With Unsustainable Eating Habits

Monkeys using tools in Thailand might be driving their prey to extinction.

Kelsey Kennedy September 18, 2017

Echolocation and Its Discontents

In a world increasingly shaped by humans, having an extra sense can sometimes do more harm than good.

Cara Giaimo September 14, 2017

The rare snow leopard is no longer listed as "endangered."

Snow Leopards Are Finally No Longer Listed as Endangered

Conservation efforts and correcting an estimation error mean the elusive cats are now considered vulnerable.

Kelsey Kennedy September 14, 2017

The Sinclair Dinosaur of the Brookfield Zoo

Brookfield, Illinois

Brookfield Zoo's Sinclair Dinosaur

It was originally part of a "terrible lizards" collection at the 1964 New York World’s Fair.

Squirrels store thousands of nuts every year. They need a system.

Squirrels Organize Their Nuts to Make Them Easier to Remember

Mixed nuts are for amateurs.

Kelsey Kennedy September 13, 2017

Female elephants, who usually travel with calves, are far more likely to adopt a new, risk-averse behavior.

When Under Threat From Poaching, Elephants Change Their Travel Habits

An amazing adaptation with a sad cause.

Natasha Frost September 13, 2017

The site of the American camp, as a farm in the 19th century.

In 1859, the United States and Britain Almost Went to War Over a Pig

Hundreds of soldiers and sailors faced off over one tiny island in the Pacific Northwest.

Sarah Laskow September 13, 2017

Art Whitney and Midget.

The 'Most Popular Baseball Card Ever' Is Going to Auction

It may not be the most valuable, but it's definitely beloved.

Eric Grundhauser September 12, 2017

Camber Castle.

Camber Castle

Henry VIII's forgotten castle was built by the gunpowder-obsessed king to be defended solely by cannons.

The fountain.

Fontainebleau, France

Fontaine de Diane (Fountain of Diana)

Peeing dogs guard the Roman hunting goddess atop a fountain at France’s Château de Fontainebleau.

Heidelberg, Germany

Heidelberg Bridge Monkey

It's good luck to be mocked by this monkey.

Inside the cat train.

What It's Like to Ride Japan's Cat Café Train

Transportation and rescue kittens—what could be better?

Cara Giaimo September 11, 2017

Washington, D.C.

Capitalsaurus Court

The discovery site of the "Capitalsaurus," the official dinosaur of Washington, D.C.

Do you feel less lonely yet?

Business Travel Got You Down? Rent a Goldfish to Keep You Company

Wait, does the restaurant also serve fish?

Vittoria Traverso September 8, 2017

Holt House in November, 2008.

Washington, D.C.

Holt House

There's a crumbling old mansion inside the Smithsonian National Zoo.

Crapaud, the Jersey toad.

St Helier, Jersey

Le Crapaud

A statue erected in honor of the toadish nickname given to Jersey residents by the French.

House mice are actually quite musical.

Scientists Have a New Way to Listen to the Songs of Mice

The little rodents make a lot of noise, mostly out of the range of human hearing.

Kelsey Kennedy September 8, 2017

The Mysterious Connection Between Solar Storms and Stranded Whales

Could cosmic events be leading sperm whales to their deaths?

Sarah Laskow September 8, 2017