animalsClimb Like a Gecko: Biomimicry Enables Extremely Sticky Adhesive
The biomechanics of a gecko’s toes have made it possible for researchers to create an incredibly sticky adhesive…
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Strange little green lights in the jungle piqued the curiosity of nature photographer Jeff Cremer when he spotted…
animalsNeko Nirvana: Cat-Napping In The Lap Of Buddha
While humans seek enlightenment on the way to nirvana, these cats seen sleeping in the laps of Buddha statues seem…
animalsWorld’s Wooliest Sheep Gets a Dramatic Makeover
Shaun the sheep easily could have blended in with a rocky landscape when he was found by a pair of farmers with so…
animalsThe Brazilian Shorthair Cat: Ship To Shore To Home
Recognized as a breed in 1998, Brazilian Shorthair cats descend from ship's cats who came to Brazil with…
animalsNatural Goal: Amazing Animal Mascots Of The FIFA World Cup
Only six times has the FIFA World Cup of Soccer featured an animal mascot. Let's check out this mascot sextet and…
animalsCritter-cal Mass: 7 Amazingly Obese Zoo Animals
Old & busted: “Please don't feed the animals” signs at zoos. New hotness: “Please don't overfeed the…
natureWarts & All: The World’s 7 Most Amazing Toads
Spring has sprung and a host of creatures great and small are emerging from winter hibernation... not the least of…
animalsAnimal Bridges: 15 Life-Saving Wildlife Crossings
Collisions with automobiles claim the lives of incalculable numbers of animals every year, especially in areas…
animalsAnimalia: Amazing Animal Portraits Burst with Character
Chickens proudly strut their stuff and guppies seem to smile in incredible animal portraits by photographer Ernest…
natureHi High Blackbirds: The World’s 7 Most Amazing Crows
Who ya gonna caw? These 7 amazing birds of the genus Corvus (aka Crows) boast astonishing adaptability, distinct…
animalsPerm Whales: 7 Amazing Unexpected Curly-Haired Animals
While we're still on the hunt for shaggy cetaceans, other amazing curl-sporting creatures like pigs, rats and even…
natureAntler Management: 7 Amazing Reindeer Subspecies
From pulling Santa's sleigh to providing sustenance to a host of tundra-dwelling humans and animals, these 7…
animalsBackyard Barnyard: 9 Nifty Urban Chicken Coops
Home, home on the range... free range, that is! If you're looking to raise chickens in an urban setting, these 9…
animals8 Amazing Lazarus Species We Thought Were Extinct
Bring 'em back alive! That's exactly what some zoologists are doing when they re-discover living populations of…
natureFaded Genes: The 7 Most Primitive Living Mammals
Mammals may be Earth's most highly evolved animals but not all mammals are all that highly evolved. Some, like the…
natureQuack Addiction: The World’s 7 Most Amazing Ducks
Ducks have evolved a specialized set of physical attributes allowing them to become some of nature's most…
natureSwell Shells: The World’s 7 Most Amazing Snails
If slower really is better, then snails are the poster kids for sluggishness. These 7 amazing snails have got what…
natureCheck This Out: 7 Amazing Checkered Creatures
Checkered animals take natural striped and spotted camouflage to the next level, proving there are certain…
natureCan’t Spot This: 7 Unexpected Amazing Striped Animals
Zebras, tigers, meh... these 7 amazing striped creatures manage to fly below the radar while sporting some of the…
