Animals

Puffins Prove Their Intelligence with Surprising Tool Use

Puffins were once considered unintelligent birds, but they're proving us wrong. Researchers have observed them using sticks as back scratchers in both Iceland and Wales—a rare example of tool use in the animal kingdom.

Japanese Nursery School Discovers Unexpected Shoe Thief

When shoes began vanishing from a Japanese nursery school, staff set up cameras to catch the thief. What they discovered wasn't a person at all, but a furry shoplifter with very specific taste in footwear.

Unexpected Athlete: Goat Joins Half Marathon and Wins Medal

When a friendly goat named Joshua saw runners passing by his home, he escaped his pen to join the fun. His surprised owner only learned about his race when she saw him all over social media, already a local marathon hero.

Polite Capybara Rescued From Storm Drain in Brazil

When firefighters in Brazil opened a storm drain, they found a polite capybara waiting for help. Discover how this friendly creature was rescued and learn fascinating facts about these sociable animals.