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New Research Suggests The T. Rex Had A Longer Lifespan Than Previously Believed — And Didn’t Reach Full Size Until 40 Years Old

Earlier studies suggested that the Tyrannosaurus rex died by age 30, but recent research into the growth rings in the leg bones of 17 T. rex specimens has revealed that the creatures continued to grow until they were at least 40.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 27, 2026

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New Research Suggests The T. Rex Had A Longer Lifespan Than Previously Believed — And Didn’t Reach Full Size Until 40 Years Old

Earlier studies suggested that the Tyrannosaurus rex died by age 30, but recent research into the growth rings in the leg bones of 17 T. rex specimens has revealed that the creatures continued to grow until they were at least 40.

By Austin Harvey • January 27, 2026

The Legend Of The Beast Of Bray Road, The Wolf-Like Creature Said To Prowl The Wisconsin Countryside

Witnesses who've allegedly encountered the Beast of Bray Road describe it as tall and hairy, with glowing eyes, long claws, and the stench of rotting meat.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 25, 2026

The Legend Of The Beast Of Bray Road, The Wolf-Like Creature Said To Prowl The Wisconsin Countryside

Witnesses who've allegedly encountered the Beast of Bray Road describe it as tall and hairy, with glowing eyes, long claws, and the stench of rotting meat.

By Austin Harvey • January 25, 2026

Scientists Have Captured Jaguars ‘Meowing’ For The First Time Ever

Scientists have long believed that most big cats can't meow, but cameras in Brazil's Iguaçu National Park have now recorded mother jaguars and their cubs making "meow-like" vocalizations.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 22, 2026

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Scientists Have Captured Jaguars ‘Meowing’ For The First Time Ever

Scientists have long believed that most big cats can't meow, but cameras in Brazil's Iguaçu National Park have now recorded mother jaguars and their cubs making "meow-like" vocalizations.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 22, 2026

The Disturbing History Of The Quest To Create A Human-Chimp Hybrid Known As A ‘Humanzee’

From attempts to inseminate a female chimpanzee with human sperm to ominous rumors about the origins of a performing chimp named Oliver, the mission to create a "humanzee" is one of the strangest in modern scientific history.

By Katie Serena • Jan 18, 2026

The Disturbing History Of The Quest To Create A Human-Chimp Hybrid Known As A ‘Humanzee’

From attempts to inseminate a female chimpanzee with human sperm to ominous rumors about the origins of a performing chimp named Oliver, the mission to create a "humanzee" is one of the strangest in modern scientific history.

By Katie Serena • January 18, 2026

A Rogue Elephant In India Has Killed More Than 20 People Since The Start Of The Year

Experts believe the male elephant may be acting aggressively due to high testosterone levels from his mating phase.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 13, 2026

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A Rogue Elephant In India Has Killed More Than 20 People Since The Start Of The Year

Experts believe the male elephant may be acting aggressively due to high testosterone levels from his mating phase.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 13, 2026

The Harrowing Story Of Travis The Chimp’s Attack That Left A Woman Without A Face

Travis was a beloved animal actor and a local fixture in his Connecticut town — until he viciously attacked his owner’s friend Charla Nash in 2009 and nearly ripped her face off.

By Jessica O'Connor • Jan 8, 2026

The Harrowing Story Of Travis The Chimp’s Attack That Left A Woman Without A Face

Travis was a beloved animal actor and a local fixture in his Connecticut town — until he viciously attacked his owner’s friend Charla Nash in 2009 and nearly ripped her face off.

By Jessica O'Connor • January 8, 2026

Scientists Have Captured Photographs Of A Tiny Cat Species Previously Thought To Be Extinct In Thailand

Cameras set up in a wildlife sanctuary in southern Thailand captured the first photographs of flat-headed cats in the country since 1995.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 6, 2026

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Scientists Have Captured Photographs Of A Tiny Cat Species Previously Thought To Be Extinct In Thailand

Cameras set up in a wildlife sanctuary in southern Thailand captured the first photographs of flat-headed cats in the country since 1995.

By Austin Harvey • January 6, 2026

The Remarkable Life Of Brendon Grimshaw, The Englishman Who Bought A Neglected Island In The Seychelles — And Transformed It Into A Thriving Paradise

Brendon Grimshaw bought Moyenne Island in the 1960s, then spent his life restoring its ecosystem and protecting it from development.

By Ainsley Brown • Dec 28, 2025

The Remarkable Life Of Brendon Grimshaw, The Englishman Who Bought A Neglected Island In The Seychelles — And Transformed It Into A Thriving Paradise

Brendon Grimshaw bought Moyenne Island in the 1960s, then spent his life restoring its ecosystem and protecting it from development.

By Ainsley Brown • December 28, 2025

Archaeologists Excavating A Bog In Sweden Just Came Across A 5,000-Year-Old Dog Burial

The dog's remains were found alongside a bone dagger, suggesting the creature was buried ceremonially.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 17, 2025

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Archaeologists Excavating A Bog In Sweden Just Came Across A 5,000-Year-Old Dog Burial

The dog's remains were found alongside a bone dagger, suggesting the creature was buried ceremonially.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 17, 2025

A Tiny New Species Of Pumpkin Toadlet Has Been Discovered In The Mountains Of Brazil

Brachycephalus lulai is less than half an inch long and lives in a three-square-mile area of southern Brazil's Serra do Quiriri mountain range.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 12, 2025

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A Tiny New Species Of Pumpkin Toadlet Has Been Discovered In The Mountains Of Brazil

Brachycephalus lulai is less than half an inch long and lives in a three-square-mile area of southern Brazil's Serra do Quiriri mountain range.

By Austin Harvey • December 12, 2025