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Is the Tasmanian Tiger Alive?

Posted by Benjamin Radford Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:43 AM ET | 0

Two brothers claimed they found a skull that belongs to an animal that has been extinct since 1936. Read more

Why Some Animals Are Fatter Than Others

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Jan 20, 2012 02:52 PM ET | 0

Humans may struggle with weight, but nature seems to know exactly how fat each animal on the planet should be. Read more

Thirteen Common (But Silly) Superstitions

Posted Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:20 AM ET | 0

Today's unlucky date is the first of three for 2012. Here's a look at some superstitions and where they originated. Read more

Poisoned Cat Stew Killed Chinese Tycoon

Posted Fri Jan 6, 2012 12:20 PM ET | 0

After eating the shared stew, three people fell sick. Two recovered, but forestry billionaire Long Liyuan did not. Read more

Camera Trap Images Tell Anti-poaching Success Story

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Dec 21, 2011 02:56 PM ET | 0

Anti-poaching efforts in the forests of Thailand seem to be paying off, according to photos snapped by camera traps. Read more

Camera Trap Images Tell Anti-poaching Success Story

Vote for Your Favorite Animal Story of 2011

Posted by Trace Dominguez Mon Dec 19, 2011 09:42 AM ET | 0

You can decide the best Animal Story of 2011! Read more

Train Your Tabby for a Tri-CAT-thalon

Posted by Tim Wall Mon Nov 21, 2011 07:15 AM ET | 0

A 10 second tri-cat-thalon or playtime and a nap? Think your kitty could compete? Read more

Candid Cameras Snap Wild Cats Off Guard

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Nov 17, 2011 11:28 AM ET | 0

The rare wild cats represent five of the seven different types of wild cats found on the unprotected forest corridor. Read more

That Baby Really Does Roar Like a Lion

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Nov 2, 2011 12:28 PM ET | 0

Babies' cries sound a lot like lion and tiger roars at a much higher pitch and not just to their sleep-deprived parents. Read more

5 News Stories (and a Video) You Can't Miss

Posted Fri Sep 16, 2011 01:42 PM ET

From a cat that glows green to an alien planet with two suns, catch this week's wildest and weirdest stories. Read more

Phosphorescent Felines Fight AIDS

Posted by Tim Wall Mon Sep 12, 2011 12:59 PM ET | 0

This glow-in-the-dark kitten is super-powered to fight AIDS as well as the feline version of HIV. Read more

Deer Birth Control Could Prevent Collisions

Posted by Tim Wall Thu Sep 1, 2011 02:44 PM ET | 0

New Jersey and Maryland have approved a new birth control for deer that may also reduce deer on car collisions. Read more

Deer Birth Control Could Prevent Collisions

Birds Are Changing Their Tune

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Aug 29, 2011 03:00 PM ET | 0

Because of noise pollution, some birds are forced to sing at higher frequencies making them less attractive. Read more

Humans Hardwired to Tune Into Animals

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Mon Aug 29, 2011 08:35 AM ET | 0

The response likely evolved from when we had to run after -- or from -- animals for survival. Read more

Pets During Hurricanes: What To Do

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Sat Aug 27, 2011 12:39 PM ET | 0

Hurricane-savvy animal experts share their pet safety tips as Irene causes evacuations. Read more

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