The Tense Moment a Bear Crossed Paths With a Tour Group
This dramatic video shows a bear fresh out of hibernation sliding down a snowy slope toward a valley.The…
Ancient Squirrels Feasted on Meat From Carcasses of Mammoths, Bison, and Even Big Cats
Arctic squirrel. Image in public domain. Ancient poop revealed the surprisingly carnivorous nature of an Arctic survivor. Bits…
Renowned Grizzly Bear ‘The Boss’ Comes Out of Hibernation
The Boss, photographed a few years ago by Jason Leo Bantle. Grizzly bears are arguably the most iconic…
Hibernating Bumblebee Queens Can Actually Breathe Underwater Like Tiny Scuba Divers
Bombus impatiens queen. Credit: Wikimedia Commons A newly mated bumblebee queen typically spends the winter alone underground. After…
Meet The Squirrel That Turns Off Its Brain For 8 Months Every Year — A Biologist Explains
The Arctic ground squirrel survives conditions that would cause irreparable brain damage in almost any other mammal on…