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Help Name This Rare White Baby Koala

The youngster was born in January, but just emerged from her mother's pouch for the first time.

Cara Giaimo August 22, 2017

The burial site of Old Pitt, the elephant.

Dillon, Montana

Old Pitt's Burial Site

The famous 102-year-old circus elephant was struck and killed by lightning.

A fairly unusual sight: Sheep share the shore with seals, known as "selkies" in Orcadian dialect.

The Uncertain Future of North Ronaldsay's Seaweed-Eating Sheep

Concerned islanders are rethinking old traditions to ensure the survival of this very special breed.

Karen Gardiner August 22, 2017

The ram with "nae lugs."

Moffat, Scotland

The Moffat Ram

“It has nae lugs!”

Lemurs engaged in a unique behavior called "sun-worshipping."

Watching Animals Watch the Eclipse

Before and after the moon crosses the sun, interested people all over the U.S. will be spying on wildlife.

Cara Giaimo August 18, 2017

Black swans are native to Australia and New Zealand (the Rosenau Palace swans are not pictured here).

A Lonely Black Swan Got a New Partner—Thanks to a Government Ad

They're longstanding symbols of mourning at Germany's Rosenau Palace.

Erik Shilling August 18, 2017

The Big Prawn.

West Ballina, Australia

The Big Prawn

There's nothing shrimpy about the world's largest artificial prawn.

The Warren Lodge.

Thetford, England

Thetford Warren Lodge

This 15th-century fortification was built to defend bunnies.

Just look at the little guy...

Two-Headed Turtle Discovered on a Florida Beach

It's cute, but probably won't live too long.

Eric Grundhauser August 17, 2017

Meet the Bipes: Lizards With Only Two Legs

You're forgiven for thinking they look like earthworms.

Kelsey Kennedy August 17, 2017

Outside Hippo Hardware in Portland.

Portland, Oregon

Hippo Hardware

No two pieces are exactly the same at Portland's hippo-themed hardware store.

Found: A Puma Under the Desk

It may have been seeking refuge from wildfires.

Erik Shilling August 16, 2017

A Martha's Vineyard bat screeches for the camera.

Why Northern Long-Eared Bats Love Nantucket

On tourist-friendly islands in Massachusetts, a story of survival.

Cara Giaimo August 16, 2017

This Tortoise Escape Artist Has Been Brought Home Once Again

This is Abuh's second escape from Shibukawa Animal Park this summer.

Cara Giaimo August 16, 2017

Grey Owl's cabin at Ajawaan Lake.

Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan

Grey Owl's Cabin

Where the English trapper who faked a First Nations identity bunked with beavers.

Aerial view of "The Donut."

Spalding, England

The Outer Trial Bank

"The Donut" was built as part of an expensive, ill-fated engineering endeavor.

An ostracod.

Found: Tiny Shrimp Hiding in Hot Springs

Also, snails smaller than a grain of sand.

Sarah Laskow August 15, 2017

<em>Brontosaurus and sign, Gatorland, Route 1</em>, Florida, 1979.

Documenting America’s Long, Venerable Tradition of Roadside Dinosaurs

Welcome to Jurassic parking lot.

Anika Burgess August 15, 2017