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A Sailboat Crew Was Just Rescued In The Pacific Ocean After A Giant Whale Sunk Their Ship

Though their ship sank quickly after the whale strike, the crew was soon rescued thanks to a number of other boats nearby.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 22, 2023

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A Sailboat Crew Was Just Rescued In The Pacific Ocean After A Giant Whale Sunk Their Ship

Though their ship sank quickly after the whale strike, the crew was soon rescued thanks to a number of other boats nearby.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 22, 2023

Australia Was Once Home To Massive Eagles With A 10-Foot Wingspan — And Enough Strength To Carry A Kangaroo

Fossils uncovered in Australia paint a picture of the continent's largest known bird of prey, the Gaff's powerful eagle.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 21, 2023

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Australia Was Once Home To Massive Eagles With A 10-Foot Wingspan — And Enough Strength To Carry A Kangaroo

Fossils uncovered in Australia paint a picture of the continent's largest known bird of prey, the Gaff's powerful eagle.

By Austin Harvey • March 21, 2023

Scientists Thought This 300 Million-Year-Old ‘Blob’ Fossil Was A Jellyfish — Turns Out, They’d Just Been Looking At It Upside Down

What was once considered a fairly common jellyfish fossil is actually an ancient sea anemone, a new study reveals.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 16, 2023

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Scientists Thought This 300 Million-Year-Old ‘Blob’ Fossil Was A Jellyfish — Turns Out, They’d Just Been Looking At It Upside Down

What was once considered a fairly common jellyfish fossil is actually an ancient sea anemone, a new study reveals.

By Austin Harvey • March 16, 2023

New Study Finds That Great Apes May Purposely Get ‘Tipsy’ By Spinning Until They’re Dizzy

This discovery could help scientists better understand human interest in mind-altering activities.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 15, 2023

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New Study Finds That Great Apes May Purposely Get ‘Tipsy’ By Spinning Until They’re Dizzy

This discovery could help scientists better understand human interest in mind-altering activities.

By Amber Morgan • March 15, 2023

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

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