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The Garden of Eel: the out of this world, mildly disturbing feeding pattern of garden eels

It's no nightmare -- just nature. And it's actually beautiful!

Unique new species of spider found in China masquerades as a leaf

In China's Yunnan rain forest, one exploring arachnologist came across one of the most peculiar spider species ever.

Experiment proves beyond a doubt that Goffin's cockatoos deliberately craft and use tools

Maybe change their name to cockatools now?

UK red squirrels found to be leprosy bacteria carrier in new study

You're pretty safe unless one coughs on you.

The wild chimpanzee who cared for her disabled child

Heartwarming.

Male chimpanzees take an active interest in their offspring's well-being, suggests early humans did the same

Up to now, we didn't even think they knew which were theirs.

Rats tickled past squeaking point to identify the brain's "tickle center"

Their videos should used to identify my brain's "awww" center.

Thorny devils drink water with their body, by burying themselves in the sand

The thorny devil can't drink water the "normal" way.

Carbon dating confirms poachers are on a killing spree: 90% of ivory seized since 2002 is three years old

Forensic techniques suggest elephant massacres in Africa are as bad as we thought.

Unlikely cooperation: Coyote and badger spotted hunting together

They're cute, smart, and extremely dangerous.

Wild cats' brains evolve to a different tune than those of primates, study finds

Same organ, different needs.

A snake with the largest venom glands and known as the 'killer of killers' might help us make the best painkillers

You often have to look in peculiar (and dangerous) places for innovation.

World's largest marine reserve established in the Ross Sea, off the coast of Antarctica

A great victory for wildlife.

Wildlife populations expected to plummet 67% by 2020 compared to fifty years ago

'A wake-up call to marshal efforts to promote the recovery of these populations.'

Humans may have drove cave lions extinct and used their pelts as rugs

'This will look fabulous in the cave's wall.'

You have this weird-looking 423-million-year-old armored fish to thank for jaws

The ancient animal had jaws that resemble those of modern land vertebrates and bony fish.

Hundreds of snow leopards are being killed every year, and that's unacceptable

One of the most beautiful big cats is dying out -- because of us.

Tasmanian devils developing resistance to horrendous infectious face cancer

I'd expect nothing less from the Tasmanian devils.

Ancient cave paintings and genetics help find the 'Higgs bison' missing link

Thanks to prehistoric humans and modern DNA tools, scientists have cracked a mystery of science.

Despite lacking ears, spiders can hear you talk across the room

Tingling spider senses.

TripAdvisor bans ticket sales to attractions which include wild animal contact

It's a good move, but there's still much to be done.

Some Tibetan asses employ sneaky tactics to sweep away females from other males

Watch out, guys, these are real asses!

Deliciously funny finalists from the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2016

Nature... as you've never seen it before.

When mice 'sing' they produce ultrasounds we've only seen in jet engines

Until recently it wasn't clear how mice were able to 'sing' their high-pitched tunes.

Elephants walk on their tip-toes and it's literally killing them in captivity

Elephants don't walk on high heels, but they act like they do nevertheless.

Some birds play tunes not all that different from jazz musicians

Humans were by no means the first to evolve musicality.

13 delicious oyster facts you probably didn't know

They are important for ecosystem equilibrium, keeping the ocean clean, and it doesn't stop here.

Apes can also understand what's in other people's heads, and can even spot false beliefs

We're not so special after all.

Bees can feel optimism, possibly other 'emotion-like states' as well, study finds

All it takes to make them happy is some sugar.

Five genes could give dogs their unique human interaction -- and they share four with us

Woof.

Romania clamps down on hunting big carnivores for sport

An unexpected move that's gained a lot of public approval -- as well as criticism.

Nutmeg the Cat celebrates 31st birthday. He's the oldest ca in the world

This tabby cat just celebrated its 31st birthday, after recovering from a serious illness.

The US steps up for the bees, adding seven Hawaiian species the Endangered Species List

I'm buzzing with excitement.

Livestock-MRSA found in British-sourced pork at Asda and Sainsbury's

British-grown pork livestock has been tested positive for livestock associated MRSA, the Guardian reports.

Alcohol and rapid antidepressants share the same brain pathway, which might explain a lot of things

This serves to explain why a drink or two when you're down can go a long way.

Artist creates stunning coral timelapse video, and we can't stop watching it

Artist NNtonio Rodríguez created a stunning video, capturing the beauty of corals in timelapse.

The surprising reason why birds never crash mid-air: they always veer right

Seems to work wonderfully for them.

Violence might be deeply embedded in our genes, study finds

This is no excuse to get violent, though.

Nat Geo showcases the beauty of nature, one picture at a time

Nat Geo's Natural Photographer of the Year contest is in full swing -- and it's amazing.

These lionesses have grown a mane and are acting like males

Five lionesses in Botswana have grown male-like manes and one is even roaring and humping other females.

Cooperative prey hunting and sharing observed in Norwegian seal-eating killer whales

In Norway, a research project regularly uses drones to investigate dietary habits and predation behaviours of killer whale groups.

Water bears, the amazing animals that can survive in outer space, have a unique adaptation that shields DNA from radiation

Nature was kind to this death-defying critter.

Norway plans to cull 47 of its 68 wolves

Environmental groups have criticized Norway's decision to hunt and kill over two-thirds of its wolf population, but the country sticks by its decision.

The Dutch Police will train bald eagles to hunt drones out of the sky

Eagles > Drones.

California sea otters make fantastic rebound, reach record numbers

Hurray for the otters!

Selective wipe out of large marine species sets the stage for an unprecedented sixth mass extinction

Large marine species are favorably lost which could disrupt marine ecosystems for millions of years.

Russian geneticist breeds the first domesticated foxes and I want one

Man's best Russian friend.

Diego, the promiscuous tortoise, may have just saved his species

Move over, Casanova!

Critically endangered crow is highly skilled tool user

Better late than never: Hawaiian crow is really good at using tools, but they're also critically endangered.

Ground squirrels use the sun to hide food

Squirrels have two main activities: hiding nuts and finding nuts. But how do they find their way to the delicious hidden stash?

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