You know how we used to think wild animals lived out there—in the woods, on Animal Planet, or maybe behind a zoo fence? Yeah, not anymore. These days, suburbia is looking less like a sleepy cul-de-sac and more like the opening scene of a nature documentary. You’re sipping coffee on the porch while a coyote…
We used to think the biggest risk from animals was getting your sandwich stolen by a seagull. But welcome to 2025, where diseases are jumping from animals to humans with the speed of a viral TikTok—and mutating just fast enough to keep scientists sweating. Some of these illnesses are brand new to humans. Others are…
We all know that one person who’s a little too confident around animals. They talk to their cat like it’s a roommate, or they post selfies with “rescued” raccoons like they’re influencers in a wildlife rom-com. But sometimes, that “I have a special bond with animals” energy goes full Jurassic Park—and not in a good…
You know those science headlines that sound like clickbait—but then turn out to be 100% real and kind of terrifying? Yeah, welcome to the wild world of modern animal experiments. Somewhere between Frankenstein fanfiction and your cousin’s conspiracy theory group chat, researchers are out here doing the most—teaching rats to drive, giving MDMA to octopuses,…
You ever get the feeling your dog knows when you’re sad? Or that your cat hears you call her name and just…chooses violence (aka ignoring you)? Turns out, it’s not just your imagination—or your desperate need for emotional support in the form of fur and whiskers. Animal behavior scientists have been digging into these everyday…
You know those moments when you feel ancient just scrolling through TikTok? Well, imagine being able to hunt, mate, and explore well past what we’d call “over the hill.” Turns out, in the wild, age is just a number—some animals stay busy and adventurous long after they’d retire if they had pensions. From elephant elders…
You ever look at your dog and think, what’s going on in that fuzzy little head? Same. But it turns out, science has been asking that question way more seriously—and not just about dogs. In the past few years, researchers have been poking, scanning, and mapping animal brains like they’re trying to unlock the next…
You ever scroll past a video of someone cuddling a baby tiger or walking a monkey on a leash and think, “Wait… are we allowed to do that?” Turns out, not for long. Across the U.S., states are finally putting their foot down on the exotic pet craze—and not just because someone’s neighbor keeps a…
Picture this: you’re scrolling through your feed, sipping your oat milk latte, and suddenly you stumble on a headline about yet another viral outbreak—cue the eye-roll. But what if I told you there’s an entire secret squad of scientists playing detective, stalking animal viruses before they even think about crashing our human party? From bats…
For once, the news cycle isn’t all doom, gloom, and “oh no, not again.” In 2025, some of the planet’s most iconic (and adorable) animals are pulling off the ultimate comeback tour—like Taylor Swift, but with more fur and fewer sequins. From fuzzy sea otters reclaiming the California coast to bison stomping through European forests…
