Interesting Animals: Facts And Photos From Mother Nature's Weird Side

11 Astonishing Mythical Creatures From Legends And Folklore Throughout World History

The Wendigo of Native American lore, the Sphinx of ancient Egypt, the Kraken said to terrorize the ocean — discover these and more of the most riveting mythical creatures.

By Mark Oliver Aug 17, 2024

11 Astonishing Mythical Creatures From Legends And Folklore Throughout World History

The Wendigo of Native American lore, the Sphinx of ancient Egypt, the Kraken said to terrorize the ocean — discover these and more of the most riveting mythical creatures.

By Mark Oliver August 17, 2024

Amateur Fossil Hunter Stumbles Upon Seven-Foot Mammoth Tusk In A Mississippi Stream

The discovery marks the first time a Columbian mammoth tusk has ever been found in the state.

By Austin Harvey Aug 14, 2024

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Amateur Fossil Hunter Stumbles Upon Seven-Foot Mammoth Tusk In A Mississippi Stream

The discovery marks the first time a Columbian mammoth tusk has ever been found in the state.

By Austin Harvey August 14, 2024

A Four-Eared Kitten Named Audio Was Just Rescued By An Animal Shelter In Tennessee

Audio's rare genetic mutation is "completely harmless," and he is not expected to have any trouble hearing because of it.

By Amber Morgan Aug 13, 2024

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A Four-Eared Kitten Named Audio Was Just Rescued By An Animal Shelter In Tennessee

Audio's rare genetic mutation is "completely harmless," and he is not expected to have any trouble hearing because of it.

By Amber Morgan August 13, 2024

Miners In Siberia Just Found A Woolly Rhino Mummy With Its Soft Tissues And Horn Still Intact

This is just the fifth woolly rhino ever discovered with its soft tissues still preserved.

By Austin Harvey Aug 8, 2024

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Miners In Siberia Just Found A Woolly Rhino Mummy With Its Soft Tissues And Horn Still Intact

This is just the fifth woolly rhino ever discovered with its soft tissues still preserved.

By Austin Harvey August 8, 2024

Woolly Mammoth Skeletons Discovered Inside 15,000-Year-Old Human-Built Traps In Mexico

It was previously assumed that early hunters only killed woolly mammoths if they were already injured. The discovery of these resourceful traps firmly challenges that idea.

By Marco Margaritoff Aug 7, 2024

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Woolly Mammoth Skeletons Discovered Inside 15,000-Year-Old Human-Built Traps In Mexico

It was previously assumed that early hunters only killed woolly mammoths if they were already injured. The discovery of these resourceful traps firmly challenges that idea.

By Marco Margaritoff August 7, 2024

Divers Find 27,000-Year-Old Fossils Of 13-Foot Sloth In Belizean Sinkhole

The giant sloth was allegedly up to 20 feet long, stood 13 feet tall, and weighed around 14,400 pounds.

By Marco Margaritoff Aug 2, 2024

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Divers Find 27,000-Year-Old Fossils Of 13-Foot Sloth In Belizean Sinkhole

The giant sloth was allegedly up to 20 feet long, stood 13 feet tall, and weighed around 14,400 pounds.

By Marco Margaritoff August 2, 2024

‘Monster’ Oyster The Size Of A Newborn Baby Harvested Off The English Coast

Found off the Essex coast, this oyster measures about a foot in length, making it roughly the size of a newborn baby.

By Austin Harvey Aug 1, 2024

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‘Monster’ Oyster The Size Of A Newborn Baby Harvested Off The English Coast

Found off the Essex coast, this oyster measures about a foot in length, making it roughly the size of a newborn baby.

By Austin Harvey August 1, 2024

New Study Finds That Chimpanzees May Be Capable Of Human Speech

A study examining videos of chimpanzees saying words like "mama" and "cup" has revealed that humankind's closest ancestor may be more capable of speech than originally believed.

By Amber Morgan Jul 30, 2024

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New Study Finds That Chimpanzees May Be Capable Of Human Speech

A study examining videos of chimpanzees saying words like "mama" and "cup" has revealed that humankind's closest ancestor may be more capable of speech than originally believed.

By Amber Morgan July 30, 2024

Elusive Shipwreck Discovered In Lake Michigan 130 Years After Sinking With Captain’s Beloved Dog Onboard

The Margaret A. Muir schooner sank in Lake Michigan during a storm in 1893, and spent more than a century undiscovered just 50 feet beneath the surface of the lake.

By Kaleena Fraga Jul 29, 2024

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Elusive Shipwreck Discovered In Lake Michigan 130 Years After Sinking With Captain’s Beloved Dog Onboard

The Margaret A. Muir schooner sank in Lake Michigan during a storm in 1893, and spent more than a century undiscovered just 50 feet beneath the surface of the lake.

By Kaleena Fraga July 29, 2024