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Scientists keep accidentally doxing endangered species

Revealing vulnerable wildlife's location online puts their existence at risk, a group warns.

On May 26, 2017

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You can watch ‘Planet Earth 2’ without cable—here’s how

Spoiler: It's not going to be easy.

On May 25, 2017 by Sarah Weber

Land Almost Lost: Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

The staggering beauty of the national monuments threatened by Trump

Leading nature photographers joined together for a free ebook capturing the 27 U.S. national monuments being reevaluated by the Trump administration.

On May 17, 2017

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Australian snake catches a lizard and drags it straight into your nightmares

'Bugger me—Australia!'

On May 1, 2017 by Sarah Weber

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Snail mail is cool again with the U.S. Post Office’s color-changing eclipse stamp

The U.S. Post Office's first ever color-changing stamp is here.

On Apr 28, 2017 by Sarah Weber

Can you spot the snake

Everyone is losing their minds trying to find this snake

Look closely.

On Apr 26, 2017 by Austin Powell

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Ancient crocodile-like beast has scientists rethinking dinosaur evolution

Fossils from 245 million years ago represent beginning of transition toward earliest dinosaurs.

On Apr 13, 2017 by Sarah Weber

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The Dino Sphere is Planet Earth in the palm of your hand

Dinoflagellates are way cooler microscopic pets than sea monkeys.

On Apr 10, 2017 by The Daily Dot Bazaar

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Jellyfish that looks like a flying saucer spotted in the Pacific

As if jellyfish didn't already resemble aliens.

On Feb 27, 2017 by Audrey Browning

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Baltimore harbor’s trash-eating wheels will steal your heart

Being eco-friendly has never been so cute.

On Feb 22, 2017 by Audrey Browning

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Researchers give tiny crab a magical ‘Harry Potter’ name

There's a new magical beast in the world.

On Jan 26, 2017 by Sarah Weber

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This alligator is so big it will make you physically uncomfortable

Alligator are scary regardless, but when they are this big? No.

On Jan 16, 2017 by David Covucci

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The ruby sea dragon sounds like fiction, but this video proves it’s real

Nobody knew this species existed until 2015.

On Jan 13, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz

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Everyone is tripping out over the sound of ice sliding across a frozen pond

Indoor kids are discovering nature again.

On Jan 4, 2017 by Sarah Weber

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The niffler in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ is real—and adorable

Nifflers are real! Hang on to your valuables.

On Nov 23, 2016 by Sarah Weber