animals Kinkatopia rescues abandoned kinkajous and discourages you from getting one of the racoon-like animals as a pet Jennifer Sandlin
arizona "Slay on, queens!": Hungry javelina will cost Sedona golf club up to $375,000 in damages Jennifer Sandlin
girl scouts You can help decide the next Girl Scout Cookie Mascot: will it be a bison, ferret, bat, or mountain goat? Jennifer Sandlin
javelina Internet rallies around javelina that are destroying "one of the most beautiful golf courses in the country" Jennifer Sandlin
Science Ancient animal revived after 46,000 years in ice could help prepare us for the climate apocalypse David Pescovitz
animals Sunbathers surprised by wayward black bear happily swimming at Florida beach (video) David Pescovitz
absolute units Why is this salamander called a "hellbender?" You might regret knowing the answer Jennifer Sandlin
cockroaches You can name a cockroach after your ex for Valentine's Day, thanks to the Toronto Zoo Rusty Blazenhoff