Wildlife

Pallas's Cats Discovered in Eastern Nepal for the First Time Ever

Pallas's Cats Discovered in Eastern Nepal for the First Time Ever

First described in 1776 by Peter Simon Pallas, the cats inhabit montane grasslands and shrublands where snow cover is less than 6–8 inches.

Pallas's Cats Discovered in Eastern Nepal for the First Time Ever

First described in 1776 by Peter Simon Pallas, the cats inhabit montane grasslands and shrublands where snow cover is less than 6–8 inches.

Their Ears Have a Language of Their Own, and Other Facts About Zebras

Their Ears Have a Language of Their Own, and Other Facts About Zebras

January exits the stage with International Zebra Day on the 31st. Mark the occasion by learning a few things about these striped marvels.

Their Ears Have a Language of Their Own, and Other Facts About Zebras

January exits the stage with International Zebra Day on the 31st. Mark the occasion by learning a few things about these striped marvels.

South Africa Reaches Deal with India on Cheetah Transfer

South Africa Reaches Deal with India on Cheetah Transfer

Officials involved in the operation said that the previous Cheetah transfer from Namibia marked the first intercontinental relocation of cheetahs.

South Africa Reaches Deal with India on Cheetah Transfer

Officials involved in the operation said that the previous Cheetah transfer from Namibia marked the first intercontinental relocation of cheetahs.

Rare White Dolphin Spotted by Whale Watchers Off California's Dana Point

Rare White Dolphin Spotted by Whale Watchers Off California's Dana Point

During an 8-hour whale-watching trip, passengers and crew spotted a large nursery pod of 35-45 Risso's dolphins.

Rare White Dolphin Spotted by Whale Watchers Off California's Dana Point

During an 8-hour whale-watching trip, passengers and crew spotted a large nursery pod of 35-45 Risso's dolphins.

How Did Some Birds Lose the Ability to Fly? Evolution's Mysterious Ways

How Did Some Birds Lose the Ability to Fly? Evolution's Mysterious Ways

It's a holdover similar to the reason humans retain the gene to grow a full body of hair or the inclusion of an appendix, which we no longer need.

How Did Some Birds Lose the Ability to Fly? Evolution's Mysterious Ways

It's a holdover similar to the reason humans retain the gene to grow a full body of hair or the inclusion of an appendix, which we no longer need.

Young Elk Shows Off Fancy Footwork, Does Sidestep on Trail Cam

Young Elk Shows Off Fancy Footwork, Does Sidestep on Trail Cam

The encounter only lasts 11 seconds, but the elk is so exuberant and jubilant and having so much fun bounding around that you'll want to watch it more than once.

Young Elk Shows Off Fancy Footwork, Does Sidestep on Trail Cam

The encounter only lasts 11 seconds, but the elk is so exuberant and jubilant and having so much fun bounding around that you'll want to watch it more than once.