A cinematographer gets an amazing video of a great white shark as it comes straight at him. Watch as he keeps his cool and ...

For centuries we believed that only humans cultivated food on farms. But it turns out, we're not alone: leafcutter ants farm their food too!

The monarch butterfly is a fascinating insect. Learn more about the life cycle of a monarch as well as some fun facts in this infographic.

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In a rare behavior for the animal world, this video those octopuses throwing things at each other, launching silt through the water.

When it starts to get cold, squirrels scurry around caching for the winter. But what is squirrel caching, and why do they do ...

The Tasmanian devil has one of the most distinct — and terrifying — sounds of any creature. Learn why it's so fierce and then ...

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Teach your students about the magnificent monarch butterfly with our free downloadable lesson plan, which takes five days to complete.

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Also called Tennesee fainting goats, myotonic goats are an American breed that is famous for becoming stiff as a board when they get overly excited or scared. They are popular as pets due to their ...