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Meet Orang Pendek, The Rumored Hobbit-Like Creature Known As The ‘Bigfoot’ Of Sumatra

For centuries, locals have reported seeing a strange apelike beast called the orang pendek stalking the remote forests of Indonesia — and some believe it’s related to a species of early human called Homo floresiensis.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Dec 19, 2023

Meet Orang Pendek, The Rumored Hobbit-Like Creature Known As The ‘Bigfoot’ Of Sumatra

For centuries, locals have reported seeing a strange apelike beast called the orang pendek stalking the remote forests of Indonesia — and some believe it’s related to a species of early human called Homo floresiensis.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • December 19, 2023

Marine Biologists Recently Spotted A Dolphin With Human-Like ‘Thumbs’

The dolphin's deformed flippers are likely the result of a genetic defect, but the creature is "thriving" nonetheless.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 15, 2023

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Marine Biologists Recently Spotted A Dolphin With Human-Like ‘Thumbs’

The dolphin's deformed flippers are likely the result of a genetic defect, but the creature is "thriving" nonetheless.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 15, 2023

Scientists Just Analyzed The Stomach Contents Of A Tyrannosaur — And Learned It Was A Picky Eater

Scientists say this discovery has helped them confirm a long-held hypothesis that the Tyrannosaur’s dietary habits changed as it got older.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Dec 13, 2023

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Scientists Just Analyzed The Stomach Contents Of A Tyrannosaur — And Learned It Was A Picky Eater

Scientists say this discovery has helped them confirm a long-held hypothesis that the Tyrannosaur’s dietary habits changed as it got older.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • December 13, 2023

A ‘Beyond Rare’ White Alligator Was Just Born At A Florida Reptile Park — And You Can Help Name Her

The baby alligator was born with leucism, a condition similar to albinism that causes a loss of pigmentation.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Dec 12, 2023

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A ‘Beyond Rare’ White Alligator Was Just Born At A Florida Reptile Park — And You Can Help Name Her

The baby alligator was born with leucism, a condition similar to albinism that causes a loss of pigmentation.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • December 12, 2023

A Massive Sea Monster Skull Was Just Discovered Along England’s ‘Jurassic Coast’

This pliosaur was about the size of a double-decker bus and was so formidable that scientists are calling it "the T Rex of the seas."

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Dec 11, 2023

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A Massive Sea Monster Skull Was Just Discovered Along England’s ‘Jurassic Coast’

This pliosaur was about the size of a double-decker bus and was so formidable that scientists are calling it "the T Rex of the seas."

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • December 11, 2023

Jonathan The Tortoise, The Oldest Animal In The World, Just Turned 191

Jonathan the tortoise is estimated to have been born in 1832, which means he's lived through 40 U.S. presidents and eight British monarchs.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 8, 2023

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Jonathan The Tortoise, The Oldest Animal In The World, Just Turned 191

Jonathan the tortoise is estimated to have been born in 1832, which means he's lived through 40 U.S. presidents and eight British monarchs.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 8, 2023

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