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This Moth Enthusiast Just Discovered A Brand-New Species Of Moth In A London Park

DNA analysis showed that the new moth discovered in Ealing, West London was a perfect match for an unnamed species found in Western Australia in 1886.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 5, 2023

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This Moth Enthusiast Just Discovered A Brand-New Species Of Moth In A London Park

DNA analysis showed that the new moth discovered in Ealing, West London was a perfect match for an unnamed species found in Western Australia in 1886.

By Austin Harvey • December 5, 2023

This Week In History News, Nov. 26 – Dec. 2

Massive coin trove found at ancient shrine in Pakistan, thousands of animal bones discovered in Iron Age sacrifice pit in Spain, 1,400-year-old pagan temple uncovered in England.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 1, 2023

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This Week In History News, Nov. 26 – Dec. 2

Massive coin trove found at ancient shrine in Pakistan, thousands of animal bones discovered in Iron Age sacrifice pit in Spain, 1,400-year-old pagan temple uncovered in England.

By All That's Interesting • December 1, 2023

Elephant Herd In Malaysia Tramples The Car That Ran Over One Of Their Calves

As Malaysia's highways expand at a rapid rate, the country's elephants are quickly losing their habitat, resulting in a series of tragic incidents like this one — and a lot of angry elephants seeking revenge.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Dec 1, 2023

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Elephant Herd In Malaysia Tramples The Car That Ran Over One Of Their Calves

As Malaysia's highways expand at a rapid rate, the country's elephants are quickly losing their habitat, resulting in a series of tragic incidents like this one — and a lot of angry elephants seeking revenge.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • December 1, 2023

Archaeologists Discover Thousands Of Animal Bones In An Iron Age Sacrifice Pit In Spain

The various bones — belonging to horses, pigs, cattle, and at least one dog — date back to the Iron Age and illuminate Europe's little-known history of animal sacrifice.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 30, 2023

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Archaeologists Discover Thousands Of Animal Bones In An Iron Age Sacrifice Pit In Spain

The various bones — belonging to horses, pigs, cattle, and at least one dog — date back to the Iron Age and illuminate Europe's little-known history of animal sacrifice.

By Austin Harvey • November 30, 2023

The Shocking Story Of José Luis Barbero, The Spanish Dolphin Trainer Accused Of Animal Abuse

In February 2015, an animal rights group released a grainy 99-second video that allegedly showed José Luis Barbero abusing captive dolphins in his care. Days later, he was found dead in an apparent suicide.

By Rivy Lyon • Nov 30, 2023

The Shocking Story Of José Luis Barbero, The Spanish Dolphin Trainer Accused Of Animal Abuse

In February 2015, an animal rights group released a grainy 99-second video that allegedly showed José Luis Barbero abusing captive dolphins in his care. Days later, he was found dead in an apparent suicide.

By Rivy Lyon • November 30, 2023

The Heartwarming Stories Of 11 Of History’s Most Loyal Canine Companions

From the English Pointer who won a medal for her heroism during World War II to the Newfoundland who accompanied the Lewis and Clark expedition, these brave dogs made a furry mark on history.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 28, 2023

The Heartwarming Stories Of 11 Of History’s Most Loyal Canine Companions

From the English Pointer who won a medal for her heroism during World War II to the Newfoundland who accompanied the Lewis and Clark expedition, these brave dogs made a furry mark on history.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 28, 2023

A Giant Rat That Can Break Open Coconuts Was Just Photographed For The First Time On The Solomon Islands

The local community of the Solomon Islands had been aware of the Vangunu giant rat for years, but efforts to photograph it remained unsuccessful until now.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 27, 2023

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A Giant Rat That Can Break Open Coconuts Was Just Photographed For The First Time On The Solomon Islands

The local community of the Solomon Islands had been aware of the Vangunu giant rat for years, but efforts to photograph it remained unsuccessful until now.

By Austin Harvey • November 27, 2023

Massive 10,000-Year-Old Mammoth Jaw Pulled Out Of Florida River

The mammoth jaw was discovered in Florida's Peace River by self-proclaimed fossil junkie "Captain John" Kreastoulas.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 21, 2023

Massive 10,000-Year-Old Mammoth Jaw Pulled Out Of Florida River

The mammoth jaw was discovered in Florida's Peace River by self-proclaimed fossil junkie "Captain John" Kreastoulas.

By Austin Harvey • November 21, 2023

The Puking Pūteketeke Just Won New Zealand’s ‘Bird Of The Century’ Contest — Thanks To A Campaign From John Oliver

"They are weird, puking birds with colorful mullets. What's not to love here?"

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 17, 2023

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The Puking Pūteketeke Just Won New Zealand’s ‘Bird Of The Century’ Contest — Thanks To A Campaign From John Oliver

"They are weird, puking birds with colorful mullets. What's not to love here?"

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 17, 2023

How Pablo Escobar’s ‘Cocaine Hippos’ Are Wreaking Havoc In Colombia To This Day

Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar illegally imported four hippopotamuses for his private zoo in the 1980s, but they escaped after his death in 1993 — and now more than 150 of these "cocaine hippos" are running wild in the country's waterways.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 16, 2023

How Pablo Escobar’s ‘Cocaine Hippos’ Are Wreaking Havoc In Colombia To This Day

Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar illegally imported four hippopotamuses for his private zoo in the 1980s, but they escaped after his death in 1993 — and now more than 150 of these "cocaine hippos" are running wild in the country's waterways.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 16, 2023