The viral ‘Chicago Rat Hole’ wasn’t actually made by a rat, scientists claim
After researching the rodent indent, scientists are over 98% sure it came from a squirrel. A curious sidewalk mark in Chicago — once believed to be the outline of a…
Pittsburghers Preserving Pawpaw Trees, Some Hope It Will Lead to More Zebra Swallowtail Butterflies
What began as a modest attempt to bring the American pawpaw tree back to the Pittsburgh area has blossomed into a regional restoration movement. On a wooded slope above the…
The Cherished and Controversial Miami Seaquarium Closes Its Doors
The Miami Seaquarium has finally closed its doors MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Seaquarium, a vintage Florida tourist destination famous for being the filming site of the 1960s TV show…
Owner’s relief after runaway skunk rescued… again
Pet Skunk “Dominika” Found Safe After Long Escape A pet skunk named Dominika has been found safe after more than four months on the run across the English countryside. The…
Florida’s leatherback sea turtles rebound to record high, following devastating hurricane season
🐢 Florida’s Sea Turtles Rebound After Devastating 2024 Hurricane Season Meta Title: Florida Sea Turtle Nesting Reaches Record Highs in 2025 After HurricanesMeta Description: After hurricanes devastated Florida’s beaches in…
Smithsonian museums and National Zoo close temporarily as government shutdown drags on
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The beloved pandas at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo will spend the coming days without their usual crowds, as the Smithsonian Institution announced the temporary closure of its…
Scientists Find Rare ‘Barbie-Pink’ Animal Living In Deep Underwater Canyon
Why do you think they’re pink? Hidden World of Pink Lobsters Discovered Deep Beneath the Argentine Sea A few months ago, researchers with the Schmidt Ocean Institute embarked on a…
Woman Spots Missing Cat On Camera And Feels Hope For First Time In 45 Days
“If you’ve ever lost a pet, you know how difficult it is.” When Teagan Maddux got a late-night phone call while traveling in Colorado, her heart sank. Back home in…
Woman Goes To Use Bathroom And Sees A Tiny Hand Reaching Through The Wall
“I was really scared …” For Isa Machado and her family, Halloween arrived a little early this year. Not long after settling into their new trailer-style home in Jacksonville, Florida,…
Dog-Walker Spots Freezing Baby And Saves His Life With A Poop Bag
“He was maybe 15 minutes away from dying.” When a powerful storm rolled through Yorkshire, England, last month, it sent a tiny baby pigeon tumbling out of his nest and…