By far, the zebra's most iconic feature is their brilliant black-and-white stripes. If you want a quirky animal name that calls to mind their uniquely jazzy-looking stripes, then try out some of these ...

Research on the rumbles of wild elephants suggest that these animals address each other with unique, name-like vocalizations. (Story aired on All Things Considered on June 10, 2024.) Some wild African ...

Perhaps unsurprisingly, there are quite a few Star Wars fans among biologists. These ones have used their opportunity to name a new species to make reference to their beloved franchise.

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