ANIMALS
Scientists Actually Measured How Comfy Capybaras Feel When Bathing in Hot Springs
The furballs are suckers for a hot bath, for very good reasons.
These Masks Made of Ostrich Eggs Light Up If You Have COVID
Japanese scientists extracted antibodies from ostrich eggs to create a fluorescent dye that would react to the coronavirus.
Inside the Illegal Trade of $20,000 Shawls Made From an Endangered Animal
Four Tibetan antelopes are killed to make a single piece of shahtoosh, the world’s most expensive wool.
Racehorse Slaughter Scandal Leads to Calls for an Industry Overhaul
A new report follows horrific revelations that ex-racehorses were being physically abused and killed for human consumption.
Albatross ‘Divorce Rates’ Up Due to Climate Change
Known to be among the world’s most monogamous creatures, albatrosses are now “divorcing” their partners due to climate change-induced stress.
10 Questions You’ve Always Wanted to Ask a Dog Behaviourist
Vlad Vancia counsels owners just as much as the dogs themselves.
A Bunch of People Just Rode Horses to a McDonald’s Drive-Thru
They also wore headlamps for the night ride.
How Fish Skin Grafts Save Animals Burned in California Wildfires
For years, fish skin grafts have been used to treat human burn victims. Now the treatment is moving into the veterinary world.
Why Is Everyone Suddenly Obsessed With This Giant Rodent?
The latest internet obsession is the intensely chill capybara.
Explosive Underwater Group Sex And Other Intense Moments In Wildlife Around The World
Check out the wildest photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021 competition.
An Escaped Zebra in Maryland Died, But They Died Free
The tale of the Maryland zebras run amok has taken a tragic turn.
Hiking Through the French Alps Ignited My Love of Poop
Ever had a sudden urge to find out as much as you can about animal excrement? I have, and I'm not alone.