Interesting Animals: Facts And Photos From Mother Nature's Weird Side

Inside Australia’s Hapless Campaign Against Emus, The Great Emu War Of 1932

In 1932, Australia went to war against an enemy like none it had ever faced before: the emu.

By Richard Stockton Oct 3, 2021

Inside Australia’s Hapless Campaign Against Emus, The Great Emu War Of 1932

In 1932, Australia went to war against an enemy like none it had ever faced before: the emu.

By Richard Stockton October 3, 2021

Cute But Challenged: The Difficult Life Of Albino Animals

Albino animals look cute, but the lack of melanin in their bodies causes a fair amount of hardship for these pigment-challenged creatures.

By Erin Kelly Oct 3, 2021

Cute But Challenged: The Difficult Life Of Albino Animals

Albino animals look cute, but the lack of melanin in their bodies causes a fair amount of hardship for these pigment-challenged creatures.

By Erin Kelly October 3, 2021

Haunting Photos Of The Mass Extermination That Almost Wiped Out The American Bison

Settlers in the Great Plains are estimated to have reduced the American bison population from 30 million to just 325 by the 1880s.

By Kaleena Fraga Oct 2, 2021

Haunting Photos Of The Mass Extermination That Almost Wiped Out The American Bison

Settlers in the Great Plains are estimated to have reduced the American bison population from 30 million to just 325 by the 1880s.

By Kaleena Fraga October 2, 2021

This Week In History News, Sept. 26 – Oct. 2

The unearthed gate to an ancient Greek Temple of Zeus, an 800-year-old mass grave in Peru, and early humans' attempts to domesticate the world's most dangerous bird.

By All That's Interesting Oct 1, 2021

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This Week In History News, Sept. 26 – Oct. 2

The unearthed gate to an ancient Greek Temple of Zeus, an 800-year-old mass grave in Peru, and early humans' attempts to domesticate the world's most dangerous bird.

By All That's Interesting October 1, 2021

Study Suggests Early Humans Raised The ‘World’s Most Dangerous Bird’ 18,000 Years Ago

Fossilized eggshells in New Guinea suggest early humans stole cassowary eggs just before they were going to hatch.

By Kaleena Fraga Sep 30, 2021

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Study Suggests Early Humans Raised The ‘World’s Most Dangerous Bird’ 18,000 Years Ago

Fossilized eggshells in New Guinea suggest early humans stole cassowary eggs just before they were going to hatch.

By Kaleena Fraga September 30, 2021

Rome Has Just Been Invaded By Wild Boars And They’ve All But Taken Over The City

"Rome has been invaded by Gauls, Visigoths and vandals over the centuries. Now it's facing a new menace: entire families of rubbish-greedy wild boars."

By Marco Margaritoff Sep 29, 2021

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Rome Has Just Been Invaded By Wild Boars And They’ve All But Taken Over The City

"Rome has been invaded by Gauls, Visigoths and vandals over the centuries. Now it's facing a new menace: entire families of rubbish-greedy wild boars."

By Marco Margaritoff September 29, 2021

Dangerous Levels Of MDMA Found In River Near Glastonbury Festival In England

Experts blame public urination on the high levels of drugs in Whitelake River, which runs through the festival grounds.

By Marco Margaritoff Sep 28, 2021

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Dangerous Levels Of MDMA Found In River Near Glastonbury Festival In England

Experts blame public urination on the high levels of drugs in Whitelake River, which runs through the festival grounds.

By Marco Margaritoff September 28, 2021

The True Story Of Balto, The Husky That Helped Save An Entire Alaskan Town From Certain Death

When a deadly epidemic hit the remote town of Nome in the winter of 1925, a group of mushers and sled dogs risked their lives to save the town — with Balto standing out from the pack.

By Marco Margaritoff Sep 26, 2021

The True Story Of Balto, The Husky That Helped Save An Entire Alaskan Town From Certain Death

When a deadly epidemic hit the remote town of Nome in the winter of 1925, a group of mushers and sled dogs risked their lives to save the town — with Balto standing out from the pack.

By Marco Margaritoff September 26, 2021