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Category: Our Animal Pals
The Battle to Save Nepal’s Wildlife – Video
Tigers and rhinos were almost poached to extinction in Nepal – now their numbers are on the rise. We ask … More
At Long Last, a Donkey Family Tree
In a new study, genetics and archaeology combine to reveal the ancient origins of humanity’s first beast of burden. By Franz … More
Who were the first people to ride horses? Ancient skeletons reveal new clues
The roughly 5,000-year-old human remains were found in graves from the Yamnaya culture, and the discovery may partially explain their … More
What are wetlands, and why are they so critical for life on Earth?
These unique ecosystems have a small footprint but play a big role in providing habitat for wildlife, and protecting us … More
An Interview with PT Hirschfield
PT Hirschfield is an Ocean Art Winner and World-Renowned Underwater Photographer An Interview with PT Hirschfield PT Hirschfield is not … More
Where falconry is a storied sport, these women are writing a new chapter
In the United Arab Emirates, one photographer sets out to document unseen figures in this beloved national tradition. Vidhyaa Chandramohan is … More
What does cancer smell like? These animals can sniff it out
It’s not just dogs: Even worms and ants can be trained to detect markers of illness, from COVID to tuberculosis. … More
Cruise ship stumbles on a rare sight: a gathering of 1,000 whales – Video Included
Passengers aboard the National Geographic Endurance came across the fin whales foraging near Antarctica—the biggest congregation of baleen whales seen in more … More
Cocaine Bear, Meet Cannabis Raccoon and McFlurry Skunk
Wild animals eat the strangest things. That can be a problem, for them and for us. Emily Anthes – NY … More
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