For centuries, unusual animal behaviour before earthquakes has been reported worldwide. Livestock becoming restless, wildlife disappearing and snakes emerging from hibernation in the middle of winter.

Each spring, wildlife rescuers get pummeled with well-meaning people bringing in baby animals who appear lost but are really just waiting for their mothers to return. A white-tailed deer (Odocoileus ...

Recently, the Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas published a warning that was also a clear signal: The arrival of A.I. may forever alter our relationship to nature. The zoo’s post showed stills from a ...

In the movie Hoppers, scientists “hop” human consciousness into animal-like robots to talk to other species. We asked the experts their thoughts on how conceivable the plot is. Some scientists believe ...

The medal ceremonies at the 2026 Winter Games have looked different from past Olympic ceremonies. Not only do athletes get their medals, but they earn a commemorative stuffed animal as well. The ...

In February, a pop-up science column, Annals of Inquiry, is appearing in place of Kyle Chayka’s column, Infinite Scroll. Chayka will return in March. Jane Goodall, the late primatologist, was known ...

Conservationists warn that increasingly realistic AI-generated wildlife images and videos are spreading misinformation that can provoke fear, panic and hostility toward wild animals. Fake footage ...

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Across the planet, animals are increasingly suffering from chronic illnesses once seen only in humans. Cats, dogs, cows, and even marine life are facing rising rates of cancer, diabetes, arthritis, ...

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Learn how to engrave wood with burning to create a wood-burned cutting board that’ll make a striking and memorable keepsake. Wood-burned cutting boards make original, functional, and beautiful gifts.

Liberty Wildlife is wrapping up its busy season after helping thousands of native birds, reptiles, and mammals affected by human activity and extreme heat across Arizona. The Phoenix-based wildlife ...