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Kākāpō: The chonky parrot that can live almost 100 years
By Mindy Weisberger published
This flightless nocturnal parrot is only found in New Zealand.

Why is the blue-ringed octopus so deadly?
By Elana Spivack published
The blue-ringed octopus is by far the most venomous octopus.

'Alpha male' primates are rare, with females about as likely to dominate the opposite sex, study finds
By Patrick Pester published
Researchers have found that clear-cut male dominance is rare in primates, with both sexes capable of reigning supreme depending on the circumstances.

'We're bringing back avian dinosaurs': De-extinction company claims it will resurrect the giant moa in next 10 years
By Sascha Pare published
The South Island giant moa could be the next species that biotech company Colossal Biosciences "brings back" from extinction — but experts say the result will not and "cannot be" a moa.

Scientists discover Burmese pythons have never-before-seen cells that help them digest entire skeletons
By Skyler Ware published
Specialized cells in the intestinal lining of Burmese pythons allows them to completely absorb the skeletons of their prey.

Chimps develop fashion trend by shoving grass in their ears — and in their butts
By Patrick Pester published
Chimpanzees are running around with grass in their ears and butts at the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage in Zambia. This is the second time a bizarre fad-like behavior has gripped the sanctuary's chimps, but wearing the grass accessories in their butts is a new twist.

'Ash-winged dawn goddess' is oldest pterosaur ever discovered in North America — and it was small enough to sit 'on your shoulder'
By Patrick Pester published
A cache of Triassic fossils in Arizona has revealed Eotephradactylus mcintireae, or "ash-winged dawn goddess," the oldest pterosaur ever discovered in North America.

Spider quiz: Test your web of knowledge
By Christina Hughes published
Quiz Are you an arach-nerd or just tangled? Take our spider quiz to find out!
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