What’s the Difference Between Bison and Buffalo?
In the U.S., the terms ‘bison’ and ‘buffalo’ are used interchangeably—but they’re actually two different animals. Here’s how to tell them apart.
2023-08-29 21:46
Jacksonville shooting: DeSantis booed at vigil for victims of racist attack
Hundreds gathered on Sunday to remember the three victims of a racist shooting in the Florida city.
2023-08-28 19:53
Zimbabwe election: Voters head to the polls with inflation on their minds
Robert Mugabe's successor faces his main challenge from Nelson Chamisa of the opposition CCC.
2023-08-23 10:54
Zimbabwe election: Chicken and chips put a taste for democracy to the test
Finger-licking crowds have not distracted from concerns about the fairness of this week's elections.
2023-08-21 07:18
10 Facts About Black Cats
Black cats do not bring bad luck, and they aren’t necessarily harder to adopt than other cats. Here are more facts about these adorably dark furballs.
2023-08-19 02:22
Florida is Home to the Internet’s Favorite Rodent
The adorable animals are native to South America. So when people began spotting them in Florida, there were some questions.
2023-08-19 01:22
16 Animals With Delightfully Obvious Names
From burrowing owls to smooth green snakes, these animal names don't leave much to the imagination.
2023-08-18 06:24
The Origins of 13 Mythical Creatures
Unicorns, mermaids, vampires, and leprechauns are some of the most widely known mythical creatures, but where did these legendary beings come from?
2023-08-18 00:18
Can You Actually Suck the Poison Out of a Snakebite?
You may have been taught the old cowboy trick of applying a tourniquet and using a blade to cut the bite wound to suck out the poison. It looks dramatic, but does it really work?
2023-08-16 03:52
12 Fascinating Facts About Pallas’s Cats
The elusive, fluffy wildcat may be adorable, but they’re not social animals. They don’t even seem to like each other very much.
2023-08-16 01:28
9 Bizarre and Beautiful Fancy Pigeons
For at least 500 years—and maybe more—pigeon fanciers have bred wonderfully bizarre-looking pigeons.
2023-08-04 01:23
10 Facts About the Spotted Lanternfly
Over the past decade or so, the spotted lanternfly has become one of the most notorious invasive species in the United States. Here’s how it got here, how to spot it—and most importantly, how to kill it.
2023-08-04 00:19