Hot dog! From skillful sheepdogs to cheeky Chihuahuas to mighty mastiffs, these photos of canine companions will get your tail wagging.
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What kids need to know
Nearly 190 million people in the world have been infected by COVID-19, and more than
Find out how scientists are working to increase the number of healthy mountain lions by building grassy bridges over busy highways. Then discover how cute Aussie critters like koalas, turtles, and birds get top-notch care at a wildlife hospital. Plus, get tips on caring for animals in need.
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Some jaguars are so dark they don’t seem to have spots.
Some jaguars are so dark they don’t seem to have spots.
Most of Earth’s surface—more than 70 percent—is covered by oceans.
Some giant manta rays have 20-foot wingspans. Photograph by Michael D.
No matter their differences, all chameleons have a prize pair of eyes.
No matter their differences, all chameleons have a prize pair of eyes.
Discover why spotted hyenas are the supermoms of the animal world. These females are fierce, but they’re also gentle mamas and care for their cubs longer than any other African predator. And see the special remote-controlled robot camera used to safely photograph hyenas in the wild.
Learn six ideas experts have for grabbing the cosmic clutter, and see some of the
Tigers are unlike any other feline. Discover what makes them stand out from the rest of the cat crowd.
Tigers have a roaring good time. Please be respectful of copyright.
You can boil them, bake them, deep-freeze them, crush them, dehydrate them, or even blast them into space. It doesn’t matter—tardigrades can survive practically anything. These eight-legged aquatic animals may be small, but they’re nearly indestructible.
a poppy seed, tardigrades look pretty fierce when you view them up close: They have
Kind humans help these gentle giants bounce back in the wild.
“So we have to fix our mistakes and bring them back.”
