The sounds of nature can be incredibly soothing — just think of those zen meditation tracks filled with chirping birds amid the gentle babbling of a brook in the forest. However, not all of nature’s ...

Leopards frequently make a distinctive, deep, guttural roar that is sometimes called “sawing” because it sounds like someone manually cutting wood. In a study published in the journal of Remote ...

Some animals appear earless at first glance, but their hearing abilities are surprisingly sharp. Instead of visible external ...

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Our planet is teeming with an astonishing array of creatures, but some stand out as truly extraordinary. From unique abilities to striking appearances, these animals earn a special place on the list ...

WASHINGTON — African elephants call each other and respond to individual names — something that few wild animals do, according to new research published Monday. The names are one part of elephants’ ...

Despite humans living with cats for thousands of years, scientists still don’t quite know how they make purring sounds. But new research appears to be edging us closer. When you purchase through links ...

In years' past, researchers observed unusual animal behavior at zoos across the nation during a total solar eclipse. Flamingos circled their babies to protect them. Giraffes galloped around their ...

SEATTLE (KOMO) — A Seattle scuba diver spotted an elusive animal lurking beneath the surface of Puget Sound. Avid Seattle scuba diver and photographer Nate Paradiso stumbled upon a giant Pacific ...