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

The Story Of The Jackalope, The Legendary Rabbit With Antlers Said To Roam Wyoming

A jackrabbit with antelope horns, the jackalope has captivated the American West since it was allegedly discovered in the 1930s — but is this legendary creature actually real?

By Kaleena Fraga Jul 22, 2024

The Story Of The Jackalope, The Legendary Rabbit With Antlers Said To Roam Wyoming

A jackrabbit with antelope horns, the jackalope has captivated the American West since it was allegedly discovered in the 1930s — but is this legendary creature actually real?

By Kaleena Fraga July 22, 2024

The World’s Rarest Whale Just Washed Ashore In New Zealand, Providing Unique Opportunity For In-Depth Study

The spade-toothed whale is so rare that it's never been seen alive. Now, for the first time, scientists may be able to dissect one.

By Austin Harvey Jul 19, 2024

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The World’s Rarest Whale Just Washed Ashore In New Zealand, Providing Unique Opportunity For In-Depth Study

The spade-toothed whale is so rare that it's never been seen alive. Now, for the first time, scientists may be able to dissect one.

By Austin Harvey July 19, 2024

33 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Steve Irwin’s Life, From Wrangling Crocodiles To Cuddling Kangaroos

Go inside the incredible adventures of the "Crocodile Hunter."

By Amber Morgan Jul 15, 2024

33 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Steve Irwin’s Life, From Wrangling Crocodiles To Cuddling Kangaroos

Go inside the incredible adventures of the "Crocodile Hunter."

By Amber Morgan July 15, 2024

A Pod Of 77 Pilot Whales Died After Washing Up On A Scottish Beach In A Rare Mass Stranding Incident

This mass stranding event is believed to be the largest to occur in Scotland since 1995.

By Austin Harvey Jul 15, 2024

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A Pod Of 77 Pilot Whales Died After Washing Up On A Scottish Beach In A Rare Mass Stranding Incident

This mass stranding event is believed to be the largest to occur in Scotland since 1995.

By Austin Harvey July 15, 2024

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Most Complete Fossil Found In The U.K. In Over A Century Leads To The Discovery Of A New Dinosaur Species

Comptonatus chasei was a plant-eating dinosaur that was about the size of a bison and traveled in herds along England's southern coast 125 million years ago.

By Austin Harvey Jul 11, 2024

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Most Complete Fossil Found In The U.K. In Over A Century Leads To The Discovery Of A New Dinosaur Species

Comptonatus chasei was a plant-eating dinosaur that was about the size of a bison and traveled in herds along England's southern coast 125 million years ago.

By Austin Harvey July 11, 2024

New Study Finds That House Cats Were Skinned For Their Fur In Medieval Portugal

During the Middle Ages, Europeans skinned domestic cats for their fur. Now, recent excavations have revealed the first archaeological evidence of the practice in medieval Portugal.

By Amber Morgan Jul 8, 2024

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New Study Finds That House Cats Were Skinned For Their Fur In Medieval Portugal

During the Middle Ages, Europeans skinned domestic cats for their fur. Now, recent excavations have revealed the first archaeological evidence of the practice in medieval Portugal.

By Amber Morgan July 8, 2024

This Eight-Year-Old Pekingese Has Just Been Named The World’s Ugliest Dog

Wild Thang, an eight-year-old Pekingese from Oregon, finally won first place in the World's Ugliest Dog contest after competing for five years and coming in second three times.

By Amber Morgan Jul 2, 2024

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This Eight-Year-Old Pekingese Has Just Been Named The World’s Ugliest Dog

Wild Thang, an eight-year-old Pekingese from Oregon, finally won first place in the World's Ugliest Dog contest after competing for five years and coming in second three times.

By Amber Morgan July 2, 2024

500-Million-Year-Old Trilobite Fossils Have Been Unearthed In Morocco — And They’re Almost Perfectly Preserved

The trilobites were preserved thanks to the volcanic ash they were buried in — and they've now been nicknamed the "Pompeii trilobites."

By Amber Morgan Jun 28, 2024

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500-Million-Year-Old Trilobite Fossils Have Been Unearthed In Morocco — And They’re Almost Perfectly Preserved

The trilobites were preserved thanks to the volcanic ash they were buried in — and they've now been nicknamed the "Pompeii trilobites."

By Amber Morgan June 28, 2024

Scientists Just Found 34,000-Year-Old Active Termite Mounds In South Africa — And They’re The Oldest Ever Discovered

Before this discovery in Namaqualand, South Africa, the oldest known termite mounds on Earth dated back just 4,000 years.

By Amber Morgan Jun 26, 2024

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Scientists Just Found 34,000-Year-Old Active Termite Mounds In South Africa — And They’re The Oldest Ever Discovered

Before this discovery in Namaqualand, South Africa, the oldest known termite mounds on Earth dated back just 4,000 years.

By Amber Morgan June 26, 2024

This Newly Discovered Horned Dinosaur Is The ‘Largest And Most Ornate’ Of Its Kind Ever Found

The Lokiceratops rangiformis, whose relatives include the Triceratops, roamed what is now North America over 78 million years ago.

By Amber Morgan Jun 25, 2024

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This Newly Discovered Horned Dinosaur Is The ‘Largest And Most Ornate’ Of Its Kind Ever Found

The Lokiceratops rangiformis, whose relatives include the Triceratops, roamed what is now North America over 78 million years ago.

By Amber Morgan June 25, 2024

Researchers In The Amazon Discover A Piranha-Like Fish With An ‘Eye Of Sauron’ Marking

The orange coloring and distinctive black line down the center of the creature's body are reminiscent of the Eye of Sauron, the fearsome Lord of the Rings villain.

By Amber Morgan Jun 24, 2024

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Researchers In The Amazon Discover A Piranha-Like Fish With An ‘Eye Of Sauron’ Marking

The orange coloring and distinctive black line down the center of the creature's body are reminiscent of the Eye of Sauron, the fearsome Lord of the Rings villain.

By Amber Morgan June 24, 2024