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October 13, 2015

Rare snub-nosed monkey among new species discovered in Eastern Himalayas

Move over, fall allergies. Today’s hottest sneeze belongs to a rare breed of monkey. And, it’s enjoying viral status on Facebook.

October 9, 2015

Cute baby possum cuddles toy kangaroo, goes viral

It’s an image that could thaw the coldest of hearts – an orphaned baby possum cuddling a toy kangaroo.

October 8, 2015

Venomous caterpillar packs a punch

This caterpillar packs quite a punch.

May 21, 2015

America's oldest hippopotamus dies

The oldest hippo in America—and possibly the world—has celebrated his last Bertday.

May 6, 2015

Cable news goes wild watching llamas on the loose

In the ‘70s, Paul McCartney gave us “Band on the Run.” Thursday cable news (even CNBC) gave us “Llamas on the Loose.” Two llamas, appropriately camera-ready for the TV-viewing public to appreciate, took it on the lam (not lamb) in Sun City, Arizona.

February 5, 2015

Deep sea oddities from the New Hebrides Trench

Scientists from the University of Aberdeen and New Zealand have captured on camera hours of footage of rarely seen animals following the world’s first deep sea biology expedition to the New Hebrides Trench in the South Pacific.

February 5, 2015

9 facts about animals you wish you didn't know

These animals have some nasty habits. Here are 9 facts about animals you wish you didn't know. Read on at your own risk.

February 5, 2015

Nature's Giants: 27 of the world's biggest critters

Meet the world's biggest critters -- a surprisingly diverse array of the largest beasts on land and beneath the seas. From apes to spiders to 727-pound alligators, we grow 'em big here on Earth.

February 5, 2015

Dogs pass oldest-known cancer by having sex

Scientists have spotted the oldest-known living form of cancer, and it's an odd one—passed sexually from dog to dog over the past 11,000 years, the Smithsonian reports.

February 5, 2015

Ask a science teacher

You asked, we got a science teacher to answer. From the book, "Ask a Science Teacher: 250 Answers to Questions You’ve Always Had About How Everyday Stuff Really Works"; Copyright © Larry Scheckel, 2013. Available December 17 wherever books are sold.