Does a Photograph Show a Species of Megabat?
10 May 2019The largest bats in the world have wingspans of more than 5 feet.
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Strolling Horse Causes Stir in Frankfurt
30 April 2019Owner Werner Weischedel says his old nag Jenny has been taking her daily jaunts for 14 years
Did This Gorilla Learn How to Knit?
4 April 2019"The discovery will no doubt be apeeling to the debate of how intelligent gorillas are."
Is the Malabar Giant Squirrel a Real Animal?
4 April 2019It's big, furry, and very colorful.
Polar Bears Invade Russian Town; Locals Delighted But Wary
12 February 2019Regional authorities in Russia declared a state of emergency over the weekend after the bears peered into homes, entered buildings and gorged at a garbage dump outside the town.
Police: Pot Smokers Find Caged Tiger in Abandoned House
12 February 2019Authorities nicknamed the tiger "Tyson" after the movie "The Hangover."
Rare Tiger Kills Prospective Mate in London at First Meeting
8 February 2019It was a tragic end to hopes that the two would eventually breed as part of a Europe-wide tiger conservation program for the endangered Sumatran subspecies.
Did This Bird Keep a Puppy Warm in Montana?
8 February 2019Photographs showing a bird and a puppy appear to be real, but the accompanying backstory is suspect.
Desert Attraction Temporarily Closes After 4 Dolphin Deaths
7 February 2019Dolphinaris Arizona said it will close temporarily beginning Friday as a panel of experts investigates potential factors in the dolphin deaths.
Man Says Emotional Support Alligator Helps His Depression
24 January 2019Joie Henney, 65, said his registered emotional support animal named Wally likes to snuggle and give hugs, despite being a 5-foot-long alligator.
Rodeo Alaska Cow Evades Capture Wandering Anchorage Trails
16 January 2019Trail users began spotting Betsy the cow in the fall, posting about their sightings on social media and giving her near-celebrity status.
Did ‘Petey the Pelican’ Befriend a Stray Dog?
3 January 2019A picture of a pelican and a dog lying on a pier together suggests they were serious BFFs.
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Is This Video of a ‘Gyro Drop’ Amusement Park Ride Real?
14 June 2019The "Gyro Drop" is a real amusement park ride, but a popular video of it relies on some imagination.
Did Obama Pledge ‘More Flexibility’ Toward Russia After the 2012 Election?
13 December 2016In 2012, President Obama was overheard over a hot microphone telling President Dmitri Medvedev of Russia he would have "more flexibility" to negotiate with Putin after the election.
Does This Photograph Show Two Boys — One Vaccinated, One Not — Who Were Exposed to Smallpox?
13 June 2018In the early 1900s, Allan Warner documented several cases of smallpox and the effects of vaccinations.
Will Woody Be Openly Bisexual in ‘Toy Story 4?’
3 June 2019A niche genre of 'satire' sexualizes animated characters.
Does Facebook Have ‘Shake-to-Report’ Feature That Lands Users in ‘Facebook Jail’?
14 June 2019As of late May 2019, a new Facebook feature allowing users to report technical problems by shaking their phones was being rolled out gradually to all mobile accounts.