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Why do we domesticate some animals but not others? It all comes down to the four Fs.

Horses were domesticated over 5,000 years ago. Zebras, never. Here’s why.

Annie Reneau & Upworthy Staff – 6/22/2026

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Beavers were brought to the desert to save a dying river. Six years later, here are the results.

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22-year-old forgoes buying a home and spends his life savings on a chunk of raw Colombian jungle

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Man’s unique gift for naming cats has strangers asking him to name their kittens

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In 1879 a scientist buried bottles filled with seeds. Every 20 years, one is dug up and studied.

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Pet owners share what it’s really like living with the ‘least popular’ dog breed in America

Turns out menopause might be an evolutionary trait to ensure the survival of a species

Only a few mammals live beyond child bearing years and human females are one of them.

Jacalyn Wetzel – 01/28/25

Turns out menopause might be an evolutionary trait to ensure the survival of a species — Menopause might be evolutionary for human survival

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After 10 years of legal battles, break-ins, and arrests, a lab that breeds beagles for testing is shut down for good

Heather Wake – 6/18/2026

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Pigeons are often considered pests. But their smarts and visual recognition skills can save lives.

Evan Porter – 6/17/2026

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San Diego woman rescues dog and is shocked when she hears Spanish for the first time

Tod Perry – 6/16/2026

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Golden retriever drags owner into a lottery shop, picks a winning ticket with its teeth

Adam Albright-Hanna – 6/16/2026

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7 legit, expert-backed reasons to count travel as a healthy habit

Annie Reneau – 6/16/2026

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Trendy ‘grandma showers’ get a lot of flack online, but when can they be a good thing?

Heather Wake – 9/30/2025

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Scientists tried to fool bumblebees into avoiding a flower. They failed in the best way.

Jordan Smith – 6/15/2026

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Man builds a small pond in a Brazilian forest. The life it attracts is incredible.

Jacalyn Wetzel & Upworthy Staff – 6/15/2026

Veterinarian shares 7 signs a cat loves you, even if it seems like they couldn’t care less

Annie Reneau & Upworthy Staff – 6/13/2026