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A deep-sea camera just discovered a mysterious purple blob
The glowing creature might be a new species, scientists from the Ocean Exploration Trust said.
Rare population of koalas untouched by humans are under threat
Numbers are still declining after 20 years of research and scientists are not exactly sure why.
By Ryan Sedmak
The government plan to save ferrets by shooting vaccine-laced M&Ms from drones
The drone would ideally be able to administer vaccine-laced candy in three directions at once.
This bird species can fly for months at a time without landing
Frigatebirds can remain in the air for months at a time by taking advantage of air currents and tropical cloud formations.
Rare drone footage of this feeding whale is the most peaceful thing you'll see all day
Amazing new footage of a Bryde's whale feeding at sea shows the threatened species in its natural habitat.
6 startling facts about wildlife trafficking — and how you can help
The illegal trade of wildlife is a much larger, far-reaching issue than you might realize.
By Katie Dupere
Researchers name praying mantis species after Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her fancy collar
The researchers honored Ginsberg 'for her relentless fight for gender equality.'
Don't try to rescue baby animals in the wild. You'll probably kill them.
A wildlife official is reminding people visiting parks this summer that they shouldn't try to "rescue" wild animals.
By REGINA GARCIA CANO, Associated Press
Tiny hairs enable bumblebees to detect electrical fields: study finds
Tiny hairs on bumblebees' bodies likely allow these insects to detect the presence of electrical fields, a new study shows.
By Chelsea Harvey
Worried little environmentalist just wants to save the planet
He's just gotta get the tears out first.
By Chloe Bryan
Yosemite National Park brings back deaf services after cuts
The park has hired its first ever year-round deaf services coordinator.
By Claire Trageser
Giant, tiny and scary: The top 10 species of 2016
It's a varied roster of discoveries, so let's get right to it, in no specifically ranked order.
By DISCOVERY NEWS
You need to read these books, 21st century environmentalists
These books will help you understand better planet Earth and those who inhabit it.
By MJ Franklin
How many living things are on Earth? This study says 1 trillion.
Researchers have attempted to use the laws of math to make an estimate that includes both micro and macro life.
By Stephanie Pappas
Here's why you can't actually be a vegetarian
Plants acquire nutrients from the soil, which is composed, among other things, of decayed plant and animal remains.
By Andrew Smith
REI opens disaster relief center in Nepal a year after devastating earthquake
The idea for the center came after the company debated how best to help the community.
By Cailey Rizzo
Endangered Hawaiian monk seals start journey home after rehab
The seals were nursed to a healthy weight, and taught to catch and eat fish naturally.
National Park Week begins Saturday, and that means free admission for you
Happy 100th to the National Park Service.
There's a massive 'crab swarm' off the coast of Panama
"We just saw this cloud but had no idea what was causing it." Turns out, it was a massive gathering of tuna crabs.
By Brian Ries
Oklahoma is now as earthquake-prone as California thanks to oil and gas drilling
Oklahoma stands as great a chance of earthquake damage in 2016 as parts of California, but for a very different reason.
Meet the bombardier beetle: A tiny insect that packs an outsized punch
This little creature has an "explosion chamber."
Scientists have synthesized a 'minimal genome' with only genes necessary for life
Scientists have taken another major step forward in studying the role that genes play in our lives.
By Chelsea Harvey
Apple brags about its environmental progress, but the truth is it still has work to do
Apple is trying to be more sustainable. But by constantly rolling out new products, it's contributing to a consumerism that may be difficult to neutralize from a carbon standpoint.
SeaWorld to end killer whale breeding in captivity
SeaWorld says it will no longer breed killer whales in captivity, bowing to years of public pressure.
By Jonathan Ellis & Jessica Plautz
Newly-discovered spider named Brian rides waves to hunt prey
"Brian" is a young male spider from a newly discovered species, who hangs out on the surface of water waiting for his dinner.
By Geraldine Cremin
