Toothless and ‘paltry’: Critics slam USDA’s fines for animal welfare violationsDecember 12, 2022 – A government watchdog has repeatedly challenged the agency for the way it calculates fines. So far this year, more than half of the fines issued were for less than $9,000.
Wild animals are adapting to city life in surprisingly savvy waysJune 07, 2022 – Why bears know when it’s trash day, coyotes learned to look both ways before crossing the street, and raccoons can untie bungee cords.
This artist’s animal paintings bridge a gap between photography and realityOctober 28, 2022 – British conservation artist Sophie Green’s hyper-real portraits invite the viewer to stand eye to eye with some of the world's most endangered animals.
Tylosaurus ProrigerSeptember 10, 2010 – The Tylosaurus's massive size, razor-sharp teeth and lethal grip made it the deadliest predator of the ancient seas.
Brachychampsa MontanaMay 10, 2011 – This 80-million-year-old reptile is among the earliest alligatorids known to science. It looked much like today's gators—though it had a bigger bite.
Ankylosaurus MagniventrisSeptember 10, 2010 – Meet the prehistoric tank of the dinosaur world, a creature covered in bony plates, rows of spikes, and horns. Its only enemy? T. rex, of course.
Horseshoe crab blood saves lives. Can we protect these animals from ourselves?August 04, 2022 – Humans rely on the animal’s blood for lab testing, but the full repercussions of the industry are still not understood.
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Southwest Florida is for animal loversApril 22, 2021 – Florida’s backwaters and woods, beaches and bays teem with wildlife that will dazzle you with its beauty.CaeciliansMarch 01, 2019 – Resembling creatures from a horror movie, caecilians are legless amphibians that live underground and in shallow streams, and are mostly unseen by humans.
These animals offer key clues for environmental changeSeptember 17, 2021 – Indicator species are often the first to be affected by change in an ecosystem. Studying these sensitive animals helps scientists detect the effects of climate change and pollution early.
Cretoxyrhina MantelliMay 10, 2011 – What do prehistoric predators and knives have in common? Meet the Ginsu shark, a razor-toothed carnivore named after the kitchen knives that slice, dice, rip, and shred.
Thescelosaurus NeglectusSeptember 10, 2010 – This "beautiful but neglected lizard" is at the heart of a prehistoric controversy. Is it the evolutionary link between crocodilians and birds?
Why do animals love to bask in the sun? (Hint: It's not just to stay warm.)August 12, 2022 – Reptiles are well-known for this behavior, but roadrunners, lemurs, and other animals also soak in rays to conserve energy and protect against disease.
PangolinsJanuary 16, 2019 – The most trafficked animal in the world is highly prized for its meat and medicinal properties in traditional Chinese medicine.
Why animals developed four types of skeletonsOctober 19, 2021 – From a Hercules beetle tough natural armor to a sea anemone’s soft fluid-filled body, nature boasts a variety of skeletons.
Which Lunar New Year animal are you like?November 16, 2021 – Learn about the animals that inspired the Chinese zodiac signs.
