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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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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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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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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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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

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.