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A Big Cat Native To Africa Was Just Captured In Ohio — With Cocaine In Its System

The African serval named Amorie has been taken in by the Cincinnati Zoo after being treated for a broken leg.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 8, 2023

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A Big Cat Native To Africa Was Just Captured In Ohio — With Cocaine In Its System

The African serval named Amorie has been taken in by the Cincinnati Zoo after being treated for a broken leg.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 8, 2023

40 Years After Nuclear Disaster, Chernobyl’s Dogs Are Now Genetically Distinct

Researchers used blood samples to pinpoint genetic differences between dogs in the Chernobyl exclusion zone and in surrounding areas. These findings may help scientists understand the effects of radiation on large mammals, including humans.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 7, 2023

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40 Years After Nuclear Disaster, Chernobyl’s Dogs Are Now Genetically Distinct

Researchers used blood samples to pinpoint genetic differences between dogs in the Chernobyl exclusion zone and in surrounding areas. These findings may help scientists understand the effects of radiation on large mammals, including humans.

By Amber Morgan • March 7, 2023

The Tragic Reality Behind Kenny, The Tiger With ‘Down Syndrome’

A white tiger believed to have Down syndrome, Kenny went viral online as the so-called "ugliest tiger in the world" — but the truth was much more heartbreaking.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 4, 2023

The Tragic Reality Behind Kenny, The Tiger With ‘Down Syndrome’

A white tiger believed to have Down syndrome, Kenny went viral online as the so-called "ugliest tiger in the world" — but the truth was much more heartbreaking.

By Austin Harvey • March 4, 2023

Police Rescue A Sphynx Cat Covered In Gang Tattoos From A Mexican Prison

The young feline was found in the prison following a mass break-out, and police believe it may have belonged to a notorious gang leader.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 2, 2023

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Police Rescue A Sphynx Cat Covered In Gang Tattoos From A Mexican Prison

The young feline was found in the prison following a mass break-out, and police believe it may have belonged to a notorious gang leader.

By Amber Morgan • March 2, 2023

Cruise Liner Guests Spot Extremely Rare Giant Phantom Jellyfish Off The Coast Of Antarctica

Since they were first described in 1910, fewer than 130 sightings have ever been made of this mysterious deep-sea creature.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 28, 2023

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Cruise Liner Guests Spot Extremely Rare Giant Phantom Jellyfish Off The Coast Of Antarctica

Since they were first described in 1910, fewer than 130 sightings have ever been made of this mysterious deep-sea creature.

By Austin Harvey • February 28, 2023

Rare Photos Capture Flourishing Wildlife In The Demilitarized Zone Between North And South Korea

Golden eagles, mountain goats, black bears, and more have thrived in the uninhabited Korean DMZ for the past 70 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 27, 2023

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Rare Photos Capture Flourishing Wildlife In The Demilitarized Zone Between North And South Korea

Golden eagles, mountain goats, black bears, and more have thrived in the uninhabited Korean DMZ for the past 70 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 27, 2023

‘Incredibly Intelligent’ Canadian Super Pigs Threaten To Spread To The U.S. And Wreak Havoc On Native Species

The wild boars have adapted to Canada's harsh winters and destroyed native plant and animal species — and it seems like there's no stopping them.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 24, 2023

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‘Incredibly Intelligent’ Canadian Super Pigs Threaten To Spread To The U.S. And Wreak Havoc On Native Species

The wild boars have adapted to Canada's harsh winters and destroyed native plant and animal species — and it seems like there's no stopping them.

By Austin Harvey • February 24, 2023

Researchers In New Zealand Have Identified The Largest Penguin In History

In 2017, paleontologists in New Zealand discovered fossils belonging to the ancient species Kumimanu fordycei, now believed to be the largest penguin in history.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 9, 2023

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Researchers In New Zealand Have Identified The Largest Penguin In History

In 2017, paleontologists in New Zealand discovered fossils belonging to the ancient species Kumimanu fordycei, now believed to be the largest penguin in history.

By Amber Morgan • February 9, 2023

Bear-Clawed Remains Found In Alaskan Wilderness Identified As Man Who Went Missing In 1976

Gary Sotherden went missing in the remote Alaskan wilderness during a hunting trip in 1976. Decades later, investigators have finally identified his remains, thanks to DNA testing.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 7, 2023

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Bear-Clawed Remains Found In Alaskan Wilderness Identified As Man Who Went Missing In 1976

Gary Sotherden went missing in the remote Alaskan wilderness during a hunting trip in 1976. Decades later, investigators have finally identified his remains, thanks to DNA testing.

By Amber Morgan • February 7, 2023

‘A Cacophony Of Hell’: Inside The Ramree Island Crocodile Massacre

With World War II nearing its end in the early months of 1945, hundreds of Japanese soldiers perished during the Ramree Island crocodile attack, the deadliest in recorded history.

By William DeLong • Feb 7, 2023

‘A Cacophony Of Hell’: Inside The Ramree Island Crocodile Massacre

With World War II nearing its end in the early months of 1945, hundreds of Japanese soldiers perished during the Ramree Island crocodile attack, the deadliest in recorded history.

By William DeLong • February 7, 2023