Science fact of the day: Hyenas can laugh
Hyenas are considered the most vocal mammals in Africa. They can produce over 11 distinct vocalizations, including a giggling sound that...
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Oct 141 min read
Science fact of the day: Sugar gliders fly using a special membrane
Sugar gliders have a soft membrane that runs from their ankles to their wrists called a patagium. This is what allows them to glide on...
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Oct 131 min read
Science fact of the day: World’s smallest toucan is the tawny-tufted toucanet
The world’s smallest toucan is the Tawny-Tufted Toucanet ( Selenidera nattereri ). It measures just 12.5 inches in length — that’s...
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Oct 115 min read
Heroic wartime animals
Humans and animals have fought side by side since prehistoric times. Dogs have long been our faithful companions in times of peace and...
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Oct 112 min read
The Elephant Orchestra of Thailand
In 2000, musician Dave Soldier and conservationist Richard Lair co-founded the Thai Elephant Orchestra , a group of elephants who live...
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Oct 61 min read
Science fact of the day: Amur leopards hunt at night
Amur Leopards are nocturnal hunters that live in a small range that spans parts of Russia and China. Sadly, they are critically...
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Oct 41 min read
Science fact of the day: Addaxes have unique hooves
Native to the deserts of Northern Africa, Addaxes have wide, flat hooves that allow them to travel over sand with relative ease.
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Oct 31 min read
Science fact of the day: Tapirs are the most primitive large mammals
Tapirs are the most primitive large mammals living in the world today. They have been around for approximately 20 million years and very...
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Oct 21 min read
Science fact of the day: Wombats are surprisingly fast runners
Despite their rotund appearance and characteristic waddling walk, wombats have strong legs and are surprisingly fast runners. In fact,...
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Sep 281 min read
Science fact of the day: California two-spot octopuses live in shallow waters
Unlike most species of octopuses, California Two-Spot Octopuses prefer to live in shallow waters where they can quickly access the rocks...
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Sep 271 min read
Science fact of the day: Rhinos use mud to regulate temperature
Rhinos can often be seen rolling in mud, much like pigs do. Rhinos do this to give themselves a protective coat of mud, which helps them...
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Sep 261 min read
Science fact of the day: Gray catbirds can make two sounds at once
Gray Catbirds are able to produce 2 different sounds simultaneously. This is because they have the unique ability to use each side of...
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Sep 241 min read
Science fact of the day: Newborn snow leopards are tiny
Snow Leopards weigh just 11 – 25 ounces when they are born! In contrast to their scant newborn weight range, adult snow leopards...
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Sep 221 min read
Science fact of the day: House finches have accents
House Finches have “accents” and have been shown to communicate using local “dialects.” In California, studies have shown that the...
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Sep 211 min read
Science fact of the day: Turkeys have excellent eyesight
Turkeys can see 3x more clearly than the 20/20 vision of humans. They can also see in color and have an impressive 270 degree field of...
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Sep 191 min read
Science fact of the day: Asian Small-clawed otters are the tiniest otters in the world
Asian Small-Clawed Otters are the smallest of the world's 13 otter species. Native to Asia, they typically weigh less than 10 lbs. and...
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Sep 151 min read
Science fact of the day: Eastern Screech-owls can rotate their heads 270 degrees
Eastern Screech-Owls have 14 vertebrae in their necks. (For comparison, humans only have 7!). This allows them to rotate their heads up...
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Sep 131 min read
“Bunny” to undergo complicated surgery at UGA vet hospital
From the Society of Humane Friends Georgia: Bunny is the sweetest little girl and she’s at UGA about to undergo a pretty complicated...
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Sep 131 min read
Science fact of the day: Radjah shelducks have a wingspan of 11 inches
Radjah Shelducks have an 11-inch wingspan and unlike many other duck species, they are particularly skilled fliers. Notably, they are...
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Sep 121 min read
Science fact of the day: Kestrels can see UV light
American Kestrels can see ultraviolet light. They often use this ability to help them when hunting.
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