Across the U.S., countless state laws are surprisingly specific, outdated, or downright strange, yet many remain in effect. From rules about eating fried chicken by hand to regulations on animal ...

From whale songs to lion roars, animals have evolved to stretch their voices across distances so that friends—and sometimes foes—can hear them. Each sound is coded with messages like "Come here!" ...

Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that the constant gnawing of rodents isn't just a reflex or a consequence of a tough diet. It also triggers a release of dopamine in the brain ...

A heartwarming TikTok video showing shelter dogs choosing their own adopters has gone viral, racking up 8.7 million views.

This stingray gets knocked out cold by an orca tail slap - take a look and read our analysis of orca hunting behavior.

Baby finless porpoises interact with multiple adults, suggesting surprising social behavior in a species thought solitary.

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