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Pallas's cat: One of the world's oldest felines that stands on its bushy tail to keep its paws warm
By Sascha Pare published
Pallas's cat is a small wild cat native to Central Asia with short legs and dense fur, making it look bigger than it really is — but the yelps it makes in stressful situations betray its size.

Earth's early primates evolved in the cold — not the tropics
By Jason Gilchrist published
Fossil spore and pollen data reveal our early ancestors evolved in cold, dry environments, with some even colonizing Arctic regions.

How to watch Shark Week 2025: Live TV & streaming schedule for Discovery special
By Fran Ruiz last updated
All the broadcast information, including full program guide and show synopses, so you can watch Shark Week 2025 from anywhere from July 20-26.

What's the difference between a llama and an alpaca?
By Charles Q. Choi published
Llamas are closely related to alpacas, so how can you tell these South American camelids apart?

Ancient predatory whale with big eyes and razor-sharp teeth was 'deceptively cute'
By Patrick Pester published
Researchers have unveiled the fossils of a juvenile ancient whale that hunted off ancient Australia with large forward-facing eyes and razor-sharp teeth.

115 million-year-old dinosaur tracks unearthed in Texas after devastating floods
By Pandora Dewan published
While clearing debris from the devastating floods in Texas in July, volunteers uncovered 15 large dinosaur footprints thought to belong to a formidable prehistoric predator.

No, blue whales aren't going silent off California. Here's why.
By Patrick Pester published
Reports of blue whales going silent off California don't reflect the findings of a recent study.

Best bat detectors in 2025 — Hear bats and their echolocation
By Kat Bayly published
Connect with nature, even after the sun sets, with one of these best bat detectors and listen to the clicking of their echolocation at twilight
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