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Dogs possess an ability that humans can only dream of

A new study reveals that dogs are incredibly good at forging shortcuts in areas that are unfamiliar to them. The impressive ability appears to be connected to the dogs being able to tap into their own...

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Behold the ‘Deadpool’ assassin fly

Researchers discovered a new species of fly that has markings reminiscent of the Marvel character Deadpool. The fly’s official scientific name is Humoralethalis sergius, but the scientists have taken...

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Man looking for a new cat finds his old one instead

A man who had lost his beloved cat a week prior found him by chance at a local humane society while he was looking for a new pet. Both the cat and its owner were elated at the reunion. The cat has now...

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New measurements reveal the true size of the massive megalodon shark

New research into the ancient megalodon shark species has revealed the most accurate estimates of its size to date. The creatures could grow to 59 feet in length, according to researchers. The sharks...

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Congrats, humans: We’ve saved up to 48 species from extinction

Researchers have examined the impacts of conservation efforts on animals that were nearing extinction as far back as 1993. The data suggests that anywhere between 28 and 48 species were saved from...

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Scientists create ‘super stud’ livestock with ideal genetic traits

Scientists have developed a method by which male animals can pass on the genetic material of other, different males. The idea is that these animals would pass on the genes of the most desirable sire in...

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The biggest fish on Earth are girls

Scientists discovered that whale sharks grow differently based on their gender. Male sharks grow faster than females, but females ultimately get much, much larger than their male counterparts. Female...

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Whale stuns scientists by holding its breath for nearly 4 hours

Researchers studying the diving habits of beaked whales observed one specific whale staying beneath the surface for huge lengths of time. The whale stayed underwater for nearly three hours during the...

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This alien-looking creature is actually a new species of jelly

An entirely new species of jelly was discovered using high-definition video during an expedition back in 2015. The creature was able to be classified as a new species thanks to the high resolution of...

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Polar bears and grizzlies are mating to create giant hybrids, and humans are...

What do you call a hybrid created when a grizzly bear and a polar bear mate? The answer might soon be common knowledge, as climate change has pushed these two species of bears together. As a result,...

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Scientists discovered a terrifying new species of hairy crab in Western...

Scientists have identified a terrifying new species of hairy crab. The crab was first discovered by a family in Australia. It has since been identified as a never-before-seen species of sponge crab....

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Maned wolf is a strange cross between a fox and a deer, and you’ve never seen...

Although it looks like someone mixed up the DNA for a deer and a fox, South America’s native maned wolf is neither. In fact, the animal isn’t even a part of the family that it is named after. Instead,...

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New study says dogs can ‘see’ with their noses

Dogs have always been well known for their ability to identify and track scents. A new study suggests that extensive connections within the dog’s olfactory pathway are responsible for this. Further,...

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Some scientists say cats are an ‘invasive alien species’

Cats get a lot of love on the internet, and even though dogs are considered man’s best friend, many point to their feline companion as their go-to animal. A respected scientific institute has now...

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Rare and freakish 8-foot-long sea creature caught on video

Nautilus Live, the same folks behind the video captured of a shape-shifting jellyfish in 2019, has released a new video. In the new video, the team converses over footage of a rare, 8-foot-long sea...

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Watch giant squid hunt their prey in never-before-seen video footage

A new video captured in the mesopelagic zone finally shows scientists how giant squids stalk and attack their prey in the deep ocean. The video is the first of its kind. Researchers used...

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This is the first and only poisonous bird that has ever been discovered

When you think of poisonous animals, you most likely think of spiders, snakes, deadly frogs, and other creatures like that first. But what you might not know is that there are actually poisonous...

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Isolated crocodile baffles scientists after laying 14 eggs

Ian Malcolm’s biggest fear from Jurassic Park has apparently come true in a female crocodile that has been sequestered in captivity for the past 16 years. The crocodile was taken to a zoo in Costa...

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The French eat so many frogs’ legs, one species might go extinct

A popular French delicacy may very well be driving some species to extinction. The delicacy in question? frog legs. Now, a group of more than 500 environmental campaigners have issued a warning to...

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