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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 • 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

New Research Finds That Vikings Brought Their Favorite Animals To Britain Over 1,000 Years Ago

By analyzing bones found in England, researchers confirmed that Vikings transported animals like horses and dogs from Scandinavia to Britain.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 2, 2023

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New Research Finds That Vikings Brought Their Favorite Animals To Britain Over 1,000 Years Ago

By analyzing bones found in England, researchers confirmed that Vikings transported animals like horses and dogs from Scandinavia to Britain.

By Amber Morgan • February 2, 2023

The Last Dodo Died 350 Years Ago — But This Science Startup Is Hoping To Bring The Extinct Bird Back

Scientists believe that a version of the extinct dodo could be replicated but some argue that the money and time required to do so would be better spent protecting at-risk species today.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 1, 2023

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The Last Dodo Died 350 Years Ago — But This Science Startup Is Hoping To Bring The Extinct Bird Back

Scientists believe that a version of the extinct dodo could be replicated but some argue that the money and time required to do so would be better spent protecting at-risk species today.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 1, 2023

The Real Story Of Gunther VI, The Millionaire German Shepherd Known As The ‘Richest Dog In The World’

For years, stories have circulated about a line of dogs named Gunther who inherited the fortune of a wealthy countess in 1992 — but is it all a hoax to help sell real estate?

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 28, 2023

The Real Story Of Gunther VI, The Millionaire German Shepherd Known As The ‘Richest Dog In The World’

For years, stories have circulated about a line of dogs named Gunther who inherited the fortune of a wealthy countess in 1992 — but is it all a hoax to help sell real estate?

By Kaleena Fraga • January 28, 2023

This Week In History News, Jan. 22 – 28

Ancient Hun warrior's tomb uncovered in Romania, lost van Dyck found in a New York barn, prehistoric whale skull discovered in Maryland.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 27, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jan. 22 – 28

Ancient Hun warrior's tomb uncovered in Romania, lost van Dyck found in a New York barn, prehistoric whale skull discovered in Maryland.

By All That's Interesting • January 27, 2023

A Beachcomber Just Stumbled Upon A 12-Million-Year-Old Whale Skull In Maryland

The whale skull was found packed in a 650-pound block of sediment that preserved the fossil like a "sarcophagus."

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 25, 2023

A Beachcomber Just Stumbled Upon A 12-Million-Year-Old Whale Skull In Maryland

The whale skull was found packed in a 650-pound block of sediment that preserved the fossil like a "sarcophagus."

By Kaleena Fraga • January 25, 2023

Weighing Almost Six Pounds, Australian ‘Toadzilla’ Breaks Records For The Largest Toad On Earth

An Australian park ranger gasped when she saw the record-breaking monster cane toad, now dubbed "Toadzilla."

By Amber Morgan • Jan 24, 2023

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Weighing Almost Six Pounds, Australian ‘Toadzilla’ Breaks Records For The Largest Toad On Earth

An Australian park ranger gasped when she saw the record-breaking monster cane toad, now dubbed "Toadzilla."

By Amber Morgan • January 24, 2023

What Is Cordyceps? 23 Disturbing Photos Of The ‘Zombie Fungus’ And Its Hapless Insect Victims

In The Last of Us, an infection called cordyceps causes a zombie outbreak — but it's actually a real fungus that kills insects and is used in herbal medicine.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 22, 2023

What Is Cordyceps? 23 Disturbing Photos Of The ‘Zombie Fungus’ And Its Hapless Insect Victims

In The Last of Us, an infection called cordyceps causes a zombie outbreak — but it's actually a real fungus that kills insects and is used in herbal medicine.

By Austin Harvey • January 22, 2023