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How 20 Animals From Around the World Got Their Names
‘Hippopotamus’ is Latin for “river-horse,” which makes sense for these semiaquatic mammals. The origins of some other animal names aren’t quite as literal.
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How Do Baby Birds Breathe Inside Their Eggs?
Discover the fascinating ways eggs provide everything a baby bird needs, including oxygen through a sophisticated system of membranes and air pockets.
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Woman creates "raccoon drive-thru," which, to our delight, is exactly what it sounds like
A TikToker from British Columbia has been sharing videos of her treating neighborhood raccoons to delicious drive-thru treats
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10 Big Facts About Turkeys
Don’t be fooled by the rumors that turkeys are silly. These impressive birds are smarter than you think.
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Animal Rescuers Use Liquid Soap to Free Baby Fox Stuck in Rusty Tire
The RSPCA saved the fox kit and his sister in Kent, England, and took both baby animals to the South Essex Wildlife Hospital
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Ten Hilarious Winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
The annual contest is a joyful celebration of the natural world
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20 Amazing Animals Discovered in the Last 20 Years | Mental Floss
In the two decades since Mental Floss first hit newsstands, some pretty incredible animals have entered the world of mainstream science.
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Tasmanian devils return to Australia for 1st time in 3,000 years, with help from Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky partnered with conservationists to help release the animals into their new homes.
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Hilarious Finalists of the 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Check out the hilarious finalists of the 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, which show the humor of animals.
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Animal Care Workers Reveal How They Weigh Their Little Pals In 41 Cute Pictures
Ever wondered how zookeepers weigh koalas, pandas, zebras, giraffes, and penguins? Well, I did. Bored Panda has got an answer in this compilation which is too cute for zoo.
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Koala and Wombat Become 'Best of Friends' While in Isolation at Australian Zoo
Elsa the koala and Hope the wombat joey spent two months in isolation together during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shut down
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Tips for Watching Backyard Wildlife | Mental Floss
You don't need to climb mountains to find nature. Get to know your local animals with these 10 tips for backyard wildlife watching.
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Adorable photos of animals meeting each other at zoos and aquariums to get you through the week
From penguins and whales to orangutans and otters, new friendships are blossoming at zoos and aquariums around the world.
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What's the Difference Between Horses and Ponies?
Knowing your equines is no mere horseplay. Here's how to tell the difference between horses, ponies, and even miniature horses.
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'Lost Species' of Tiny, Rabbit-Sized Deer Photographed in Vietnam for the First Time in 30 Years
The silver-backed chevrotain is one of the most unusual animals on Earth, and scientists had feared it was extinct. But new photographs prove that it's alive in the woods of Vietnam.
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Two Bears Brawl in the Middle of a Highway as a Wolf Watches Quietly from a Distance
The footage ends with the grizzlies chasing after each other
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Therapy Ponies Are Bringing ‘Comfort and Joy’ to Dementia Patients | Mental Floss
The latest superstar emotional support animals are a herd of Shetland ponies visiting patients in Scotland.
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Homeless Kitten Decides He Wants To Be A Surfer - The Dodo
. He has fans all over
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Motion-Activated Camera Captures First Known Photo of Albino Giant Panda | Mental Floss
The albino panda bear was wandering a bamboo forest in China when it triggered a motion-sensitive camera set up by scientists.
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Grumpy Cat, the internet's most famous cat, dead at 7 - CNN
Grumpy Cat, arguably the internet's most popular cat and one of its first viral memes, has died aged 7.
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Coyote Facts
The coyote is a medium-sized wild canine native to North America. These coyote facts include the animal's diet, behavior, and reproduction.
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The rewilding movement is going from strength to strength - Conservation
TAPIRS ARE South America’s largest land mammals. They are one of six species Ignacio Jiménez and his team are trying to re-introduce to the Iberá project, a 7,500km{ 2} wetland reserve in north Argentina, run by Tompkins Conservation, an American char
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Kitten Hilariously Learns That the Floating Triangles Reflected in the Mirror Are Attached to Her Head
While sitting on her human's bed, a funny little Scottish straight kitten named Mimo spotted a couple of floating triangles reflected in the dresser
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A Determined Bunny Tenaciously Digs at the Dirt in an Effort to Free a Kitten Trapped Behind a Wall
A determined little bunny who grew very concerned about a feline friend who was stuck behind a corrugated wall, tenaciously dug at the dirt and pushed it
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How 31 Alberta wolves changed the natural balance of Yellowstone National Park
An eco-experiment that started with 14 Alberta wolves being introduced to Yellowstone National Park has shown just how powerful the laws of nature really are.
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Yellowstone's wolves are back, but they haven't restored the park's ecosystem. Here's why.
Nearly 25 years after wolves were reintroduced, the predators have helped parts of the park bounce back but haven't completely restored Yellowstone.
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This Colorful New Seahorse Is the Size of a Grain of Rice
Researchers have discovered a tiny new species of pygmy seahorse that inhabits the boulder-strewn coasts of Japan.
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Uncooperative Chicken Locked In Tense Standoff With Police - The Dodo
"I attempted to question the chicken but he wasn't really communicating with me."
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Koko the gorilla has died. Here's how she changed humanity for the better.
She helped make the world a better place.
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Cop Dumps 10 Orphaned Ducklings Into A Pond — Then Something Amazing Happens
These babies lost their parents — but they thankfully they weren't without a mom for long.
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Why Can Parrots Talk? | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
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Elusive Butterfly Sighted in Scotland for the First Time in 133 Years | Mental Floss
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