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Researchers Film Stubby Squid Off California Coast

When crawling the ocean floor off California, researchers happened upon the most unbelievably adorable marine creature on Earth: a stubby squid (Rossia pacifica).

By John Kuroski • Aug 16, 2016

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Researchers Film Stubby Squid Off California Coast

When crawling the ocean floor off California, researchers happened upon the most unbelievably adorable marine creature on Earth: a stubby squid (Rossia pacifica).

By John Kuroski • August 16, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jul. 31 – Aug. 6

California’s weed nuns, rock stars before they were famous, pandas heading back to the wild, 1970s cocaine paraphernalia ads, modern border walls around the world. Meet The California Nuns Who Grow Weed When you think of a Catholic nun, we’re pretty sure you don’t envision a joint in hand. Well,...

By All That's Interesting • Aug 5, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jul. 31 – Aug. 6

California’s weed nuns, rock stars before they were famous, pandas heading back to the wild, 1970s cocaine paraphernalia ads, modern border walls around the world. Meet The California Nuns Who Grow Weed When you think of a Catholic nun, we’re pretty sure you don’t envision a joint in hand. Well,...

By All That's Interesting • August 5, 2016

21 Strange But True Polar Bear Facts

From noses far more powerful than you imagined to fur that isn't actually white, these astounding polar bear facts are truly fascinating.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Aug 4, 2016

21 Strange But True Polar Bear Facts

From noses far more powerful than you imagined to fur that isn't actually white, these astounding polar bear facts are truly fascinating.

By Elisabeth Sherman • August 4, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jul. 24 – 30

Andy Warhol shoots his celebrity friends, poignant historical photos big and small, the world of rabbit conventions, on the front lines against ISIS, Pablo Escobar’s family life. Andy Warhol’s Rare, Candid Photos Of Famous Icons If you were one of Andy Warhol’s fabulous, famous friends, there was a great chance...

By All That's Interesting • Jul 29, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jul. 24 – 30

Andy Warhol shoots his celebrity friends, poignant historical photos big and small, the world of rabbit conventions, on the front lines against ISIS, Pablo Escobar’s family life. Andy Warhol’s Rare, Candid Photos Of Famous Icons If you were one of Andy Warhol’s fabulous, famous friends, there was a great chance...

By All That's Interesting • July 29, 2016

10 Sex-Changing Animals That Don’t Adhere To Gender Roles

Gender absolutely exists on a spectrum — and these animals prove it.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 16, 2016

10 Sex-Changing Animals That Don’t Adhere To Gender Roles

Gender absolutely exists on a spectrum — and these animals prove it.

By Erin Kelly • July 16, 2016

22 Photos That Pioneered Lolcats And Animal Memes A Century Ago

American photographer Harry Whittier Frees made a career out of perfectly crafted cute animal photography starting in 1906. Frees used his novelty photos for postcards, calendars, and children’s books. Frees dressed the animals and posed them in human situations with props. He used his own cats as models as well...

By All That's Interesting • Jun 26, 2016

22 Photos That Pioneered Lolcats And Animal Memes A Century Ago

American photographer Harry Whittier Frees made a career out of perfectly crafted cute animal photography starting in 1906. Frees used his novelty photos for postcards, calendars, and children’s books. Frees dressed the animals and posed them in human situations with props. He used his own cats as models as well...

By All That's Interesting • June 26, 2016

Gorillas In The Crossfire At Africa’s Oldest National Park

The battle for Virunga National Park pits rangers against poachers and leaves gorillas in the crossfire. Thankfully, they're now faring better than ever.

By John Kuroski • Jun 25, 2016

Gorillas In The Crossfire At Africa’s Oldest National Park

The battle for Virunga National Park pits rangers against poachers and leaves gorillas in the crossfire. Thankfully, they're now faring better than ever.

By John Kuroski • June 25, 2016

Inside Yulin Festival, China’s Controversial Dog Meat Eating Festival

Despite protests including a petition containing 11 million signatures, China’s Yulin festival will see about 10,000 dogs and cats killed over the next ten days so that they can be eaten. Each year, the city of Yulin in China’s southern Guangxi region celebrates this enormously controversial event. “It’s been a...

By All That's Interesting • Jun 21, 2016

Inside Yulin Festival, China’s Controversial Dog Meat Eating Festival

Despite protests including a petition containing 11 million signatures, China’s Yulin festival will see about 10,000 dogs and cats killed over the next ten days so that they can be eaten. Each year, the city of Yulin in China’s southern Guangxi region celebrates this enormously controversial event. “It’s been a...

By All That's Interesting • June 21, 2016

New Technology Takes Aims At Poachers

Google and the World Wildlife Fund have teamed up to use some very cool technology to thwart some very ruthless animal poachers in Africa and Asia. Poaching and illegal wildlife trading, particularly in Africa, threaten countless species. Despite decades of conservation efforts, these criminal acts are only growing (rhinos, for...

By All That's Interesting • Jun 13, 2016

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New Technology Takes Aims At Poachers

Google and the World Wildlife Fund have teamed up to use some very cool technology to thwart some very ruthless animal poachers in Africa and Asia. Poaching and illegal wildlife trading, particularly in Africa, threaten countless species. Despite decades of conservation efforts, these criminal acts are only growing (rhinos, for...

By All That's Interesting • June 13, 2016

Last Known 9/11 Rescue Dog Laid To Rest

The last known 9/11 rescue dog, a 16-year-old golden retriever named Bretagne (pronounced “Brittany”), was euthanized on Monday. As CNN reported, “firefighters at the Cy-Fair Fire Department in Harris County, Texas, lined the path up to the Fairfield Animal Hospital, as her owner, Denise Corliss, walked her in to be...

By All That's Interesting • Jun 7, 2016

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Last Known 9/11 Rescue Dog Laid To Rest

The last known 9/11 rescue dog, a 16-year-old golden retriever named Bretagne (pronounced “Brittany”), was euthanized on Monday. As CNN reported, “firefighters at the Cy-Fair Fire Department in Harris County, Texas, lined the path up to the Fairfield Animal Hospital, as her owner, Denise Corliss, walked her in to be...

By All That's Interesting • June 7, 2016