crows Why are birds attacking people in Vancouver? Jason Weisberger

Delightful Creatures Orcas, bears, squirrels, and now sharks have notes Jason Weisberger

animals Statue erected to honor landmine-sniffing rat in Cambodia Gail Sherman

books John Shirley's guide to wrecking your career in science fiction John Shirley

Science A nasal spray that fights all viruses, bacteria, and even allergies Ellsworth Toohey

adorable animals Did you know baby King Penguins get the zoomies? Jennifer Sandlin

wildlife "Always fight back": Canadian man punches cougar in face to escape attack Ellsworth Toohey

Science New research reveals how ketamine repairs brain's reward system to fight depression Ellsworth Toohey

travel Travel: Bloodless Bullfights in La Gloria, Texas Séamus Bellamy

wildlife Beyond the looks: The amazing world of of the eerie-looking aye-eye and other "repulsive" creatures Ellsworth Toohey

genetic engineering Meet the woolly mouse, the first step toward bringing back the woolly mammoth from extinction Allan Rose Hill

In 1964, a dad's photo of his daughter captured a figure in a spacesuit — a mystery that still baffles Ellsworth Toohey

Delightful Creatures Moose enjoys dip in swimming pool but can't get out Rob Beschizza

bizarre competitions Wolfing down scalding hot biscuits and other weird contests from 1897 Mark Frauenfelder

Delightful Creatures This video of cats escaping crabs, snapping turtles, and snakes reveals their lightning reaction time Mark Frauenfelder

art These "Clothesline Animals" are simple, clever, and beautiful Jennifer Sandlin

texas A harrowing reminder that wild animals are not pets Jennifer Sandlin

animal rescues Watch these newborn baby bobtail skinks lapping up some tasty vittles for their very first meal Jennifer Sandlin

arizona "Slay on, queens!": Hungry javelina will cost Sedona golf club up to $375,000 in damages Jennifer Sandlin

animal friends Kevin Bacon the Pig lured home with Benadryl after 3 week bender Thom Dunn