Animals

June 17, 2025

Galapagos Tortoise Celebrates 135th Birthday by Becoming Father for the First Time

A Galapagos tortoise known as Goliath is at the center of several history-making circumstances. Just days before his 135th birthday—making him the oldest resident of Zoo Miami—Goliath became a father for the first time. The exciting birth also marks the first time a Galapagos tortoise has been born at this South Florida institution. The zoo reports that the baby tortoise seems to be healthy and has been removed from an incubator.

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June 4, 2025

Google Is Using AI To Decode Dolphin Communication, and Possibly Respond

Dolphins are fascinating creatures, and the more we learn about them, the better we’re able to comprehend how incredible they really are. Renowned for their intelligence and complex social behaviors, the marine mammals communicate through unique signature clicks and whistles, and some evidence suggests they can even recognize their own “names.” And now, thanks to advances in AI, we might finally be able to communicate with dolphins in their own language.

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May 15, 2025

Adorable Dog Sees Herself in an Ad on the Street and Immediately Poses Next to It

Border Collies are known for their intelligence, but one dog named Amy is taking it to the next level. This clever pup from Turkey was recently captured in a now-viral video, striking a pose next to an ad featuring her own image. Whether she’s truly that self-aware or not, it’s fun to imagine how proud she must feel being the star of a Skechers campaign.

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