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Elephants avoid wasting energy during their epic journeys
For African elephants, currently the largest land animals walking the Earth, finding food efficiently is critical to survival. These endangered pachyderms must eat upwards of 330 pounds of low-calorie...
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Baby orca is a descendent of a whale almost sold to SeaWorld in 1976
A new orca whale calf spotted in Puget Sound in Washington State is the latest addition to a well-known family of killer whales with a connection to SeaWorld. In 1976, the calf’s great-grandmother...
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This ancient ‘Venus fly-trap’ wasp used its butt to kill
Prehistoric insects encased in amber reveal a terrifying evolutionary road that dead-ended sometime after the mid-Cretaceous period. After examining multiple roughly 99-million-year-old specimens,...
View ArticleScientists discover why horses are such exceptional athletes
Try to outrun a horse and you’ll likely lose. Despite the persistent myth that our species evolved to chase down prey on the savanna, horses will generally beat even the most elite human endurance...
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How bats avoid crashing into one another
When a colony of bats leaves their cave and takes to the skies at night to hunt, they often do so in such big groups that they almost look like one giant blob. How these winged mammals can achieve...
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Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets officially named: Meet Sunny and Gizmo
The names for two internet-famous eagle chicks have officially been announced. The eaglet formerly known as Bigger Chick is named Sunny and Smaller Chick is now Gizmo. Sunny and Gizmo joined mom...
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97-year-old Galápagos tortoise becomes first-time mom
At 97 years old, Mommy is the Philadelphia Zoo’s oldest resident. But despite her name, the critically endangered Galápagos tortoise has only just become a mother—and set a world record in the...
View Article‘Geesekeepers’ protect Canada goose nesting at Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs welcomed a new fan to opening weekend at Wrigley Field: a Canada goose. Fans spotted the goose near the stadium’s outfield bleachers sitting in greenery boxes. During Saturday’s game...
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10 gorgeous wildlife photos documenting Earth’s beauty
Earth is home to an estimated 8.7 million species. Creatures of all sizes and styles roam land and sea. National Geographic celebrates the rich diversity of our planet with the #NatGeoYourShotOurHOME...
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Cannibal tadpoles help Australia fight invasive species
Genetically modified, cannibal tadpoles may be the solution to Australia’s nearly century-old invasive cane toad problem. According to researchers, removing a single gene that controls production of a...
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Amazon has this bird feeder with a built-in camera for its cheapest price ever
Bird-watching season is about to go into full effect, which makes this a great time to get a smart bird feeder with a built-in camera for your home. The Birdfy Netvue is one of our picks for the best...
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Images show bald eagle’s beak healing from gunshot wound
After surviving a likely gunshot wound in July, a bald eagle in Missouri is showing an important sign of recovery–keratin growth on his severely injured beak. According to World Bird Sanctuary, a...
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Cordyceps fungus: ‘The Last of Us’ co-star thriving outside the spotlight
After two long years, the highly anticipated second season of HBO’s The Last of Us is almost here. In the new season, five years have passed since Joel and Ellie’s treacherous journey across America...
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