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These hilarious photos show some of nature’s mightiest animals — yawning away! From a giant basking hippo with its mouth stretched open to a group of sultry sea lions, these images show some of the ...

In the age of internet memes and viral reel trends, animals often find themselves becoming unexpected social media icons. One such animal that’s been quietly winning hearts is the viscacha. It is an ...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – With spooky season over, and pumpkins well past their shelf lives, the Topeka Zoo says their animals have grown tired of them. The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center regularly accepts ...

Northern elephant seals can go long stretches with only small naps. Then they crash once they're on shore. (Jessica Kendall-Bar/NMFS Permit 23188) Maybe you didn't get enough sleep last night, but ...

Maybe you didn't get enough sleep last night, but chances are you're still doing better than the typical northern elephant seal. Scientists have discovered the massive creatures — so named because the ...