12-Foot Alligator Terrifies Swimming Children in Texas’ Raven Lake; How Often Does Gator Attack Happen?

Medicine & Technology Sep 17, 2023

A huge alligator was caught on camera approaching kids who were swimming at Raven Lake in Huntsville State Park. Continue reading to know the full story.

Canine Intelligence: Dogs May Have Human-Like Observational Spatial Memory, Study Reveals

Sep 17, 2023

Researchers observed that both dogs and wolves found the first five hidden food caches faster and with lesser efforts when they were able to see the storing process, which indicates that these animals could have observational spatial memory. Read to learn more.

Most Venomous Animal in the Water: Box Jellyfish Venom Contains Toxins That Attack Nervous System, Heart, Skin

Sep 15, 2023

As many as 15 tentacles grow from the corners of a box jellyfish's bell, with each tentacle loaded with around 5,000 stinging cells. Read to learn more.

Do Geese Have Teeth? What Are the Spikes on Their Tongues?

Sep 12, 2023

Goose tongues are filled with angled and sharp spikes. Do they count as teeth? Read to find out.

920-Pound Alligator Caught in Florida Could Be 90 Years Old, Is the Second Heaviest Found in the State

Sep 11, 2023

The killing of the 920-pound alligator comes as part of the statewide alligator harvest program implemented in Florida since 1998. Read to learn more.

Live Animals in Germany's Circus Roncalli Replaced With Holograms Due to Welfare Concerns

Sep 11, 2023

There are no more live animals at Circus Roncalli as they have been replaced with holograms. Continue reading to learn why.

Rove Beetle Evolution: New Species Found in Australia Mimics Termites To Trick Latter Into Feeding Them

Sep 07, 2023

A new species of rove beetle found in Australia mimics termites to be fed. Continue reading to learn how they do it.

Unexpected Rain Awakens Hundreds of Ancient Three-Eyed 'Dinosaur Shrimp' at Burning Man Festival in Nevada

Sep 06, 2023

The ancient dragon shrimp hatched due to heavy rain at the usually arid Nevada festival, creating favorable conditions. Read the article for more details.

Alligators Spotted in Pennsylvania River Where They Are Not Native; Reptiles Lost or Released by Pet Owners?

Sep 06, 2023

A number of alligators have mysteriously been spotted in the Pennsylvania River. Continue reading to learn about the full story.

How Do Hurricanes Affect Marine Life? Experts Explain What Happens to Animals in the Ocean During and After a Hurricane

Sep 05, 2023

How do animals in the ocean fare during and after a hurricane? Read to find out.

Are Hippos Carnivores? What Exactly Do They Eat?

Sep 04, 2023

Hippos are considered the third-largest land mammal alive. What exactly do these massive creatures eat? Read to find out.

Donkey With Zebra Legs? Critically Endangered African Wild Ass Born in UK Zoo

Aug 31, 2023

Specialists think that there are only less than 200 African wild asses in the wild. Read to learn more.

Why Do Female Hammerhead Sharks Assemble Annually in French Polynesia During Full Moon? Gatherings Have Been Happening For Over a Decade, Scientists Observe

Aug 30, 2023

While female hammerhead sharks have been observed to gather annually during summer; their numbers were found to peak during a full moon. Read to learn more.

Three-Eyed Creature Related to Crustaceans and Insects Could Shed Light on Early Arthropod Evolution

Aug 29, 2023

CT-scanning enabled researchers to discover that the distinct creature was three-eyed and had some fearsome limbs. Read to learn more.

Do Dogs Feel Guilt? What Does the 'Guilty Look' Mean?

Aug 29, 2023

There are times when dogs caught in or after the act exhibit a "guilty look," but do these canine companions actually feel guilt? Read to learn more.