April 28, 2016 Toad-eating spider named for famed physicist A spindly toad-eating spider that creates vibrational waves on the water's surface in order to navigate and capture prey has been discovered in Brisbane, Australia, scientists announced at the World Science Festival last week.
April 28, 2016 Birds use alligators as bodyguards Birds may use alligators as bodyguards to protect their nests from hungry raccoons and opossums, but gator payment may come at a steep cost — namely, in the form of the birds' chicks that are dropped into the water, researchers say
April 28, 2016 Why 10,000-plus sharks are hanging out in Florida waters Approximately 10,000 to 12,000 blacktip sharks are currently swimming off the Florida coast, but while these numbers may seem menacing, shark researchers say it's not unusual to see these animals — visible as tiny dark spots in aerial photos and video — in the area at this time of year
April 28, 2016 Tarantula in black: Dark, hairy spider named after Johnny Cash A newly discovered tarantula sports a black coat that is as dark and brooding as its celebrity namesake: the renowned singer Johnny Cash
April 28, 2016 Groundhogs on the menu? The wild history of Punxsutawney Phil Punxsutawney Phil may not know it, but groundhogs were part of the menu on Groundhog Day in the late 1800s
April 28, 2016 Watch whales clash in incredible video A dramatic and disturbing video released by Monterey Bay Whale Watch in California reveals a group of killer whales attacking a gray whale and her calf, reportedly resulting in the death of the baby.
April 28, 2016 Seven new animal species discovered in Bolivia Seven new animal species discovered in Bolivia
April 28, 2016 Cute alert: Florida manatee gives birth to twins Scientists say a manatee that swims in waters near Sarasota has given birth to rare twins.
April 27, 2016 Bedbugs actually prefer certain colors If you want to keep the bedbugs from biting, one possible deterrent may come in the form of home decorating—because bedbugs, as researchers at the University of Florida have found, seem to have strong color preferences.
