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Capuchin monkeys have been observed hunting and eating small vertebrates more frequently when their usual plant-based food sources become scarce. This behavior provides insight into the dietary evolution of primates.
A pastry shop owner in Liskeard, Cornwall, captured video footage of a wallaby hopping through the center of town during his morning commute.
An animal control officer in California successfully rescued a kitten that had fallen 10 feet down a rusted metal pipe located in an abandoned field.
New research published in Royal Society Open Science suggests that dogs blink more frequently when they observe their owners blinking. This indicates that blinking may function as a subtle social signal for dogs rather than just a biological necessity.
Researchers have discovered that naked mole rats produce a unique scent that functions as a form of natural birth control within their colonies. This chemical signal helps regulate reproduction among the group.
Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of pangolin by analyzing DNA from a museum specimen collected nearly 190 years ago. This discovery helps clarify the diversity of pangolins found in Nepal and northern India.
Researchers accidentally captured the first-ever detailed acoustic recording of a porpoise becoming entangled in a fishing net, documenting its calls and escape attempts.
Paleontologists have discovered that ancient penguin bones from Antarctica contain chemical evidence that can reveal details about past climate change. These 55-million-year-old fossils suggest the region was once significantly warmer than it is today.
A home security camera in Los Angeles captured a mother coyote successfully chasing a bear away from a residential property.
Security camera footage captured a bear wandering into a Colorado fire station and walking away with a bag of firefighting equipment.
A cat from Wisconsin has entered the record books after being born with a total of 29 toes.
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A rare bilateral gynandromorph bobolink was spotted near Chicago. Despite its unusual physical characteristics, the bird successfully attracted a mate and raised fledglings.
A golden retriever that survived for 72 days lost in the mountains has been awarded the Hambone Award. The prize is given annually for unusual pet insurance claims.
Scientists have documented a dolphin population on Australia's east coast using empty snail shells as tools to trap fish. This behavior was previously only known in a separate population in Shark Bay.
An escaped calf nicknamed "Moodini" led San Antonio police on a chase through a Walmart parking lot. The animal eventually escaped into a drainage tunnel.
Archaeologists discovered an ancient tomb in the Theban Necropolis containing the remains of at least 20 people and one dog, spanning 300 years of burials.
A group of capybaras wandered into the legislative assembly building in Cuiaba, Brazil, surprising lawmakers during a voting session. The rodents, which are native to the area, calmly roamed the halls before being guided back to a nearby park.
Canines of various breeds and sizes competed in the 10th annual World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California. The event featured dogs riding surfboards alongside their human handlers to be judged on confidence and wave-riding ability.