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The animal kingdom is astonishingly diverse, filled with fascinating species, some well-known and others with such exotic names that they rarely come up in conversation. Among them are animals that ...

Scientists were amazed to discover a 507-year-old clam that was already 100 in Shakespeare’s day, but why did it live so long ...

Now entering its sixth year, America’s Favorite Pet is one of the largest philanthropic pet campaigns in the U.S., having ...

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I challenged myself (and you!) to guess the Chinese name for a well-known animal using emojis as clues. In this fun and quick video, I break down how "panda" translates to 'bear cat' in Mandarin—xióng ...

Study reveals that only few dogs can learn hundreds of object names; their curiosity, focus, and self control explain why they learn faster.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Scientists estimate there are over 8 million animal species ...