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Meet The Glass Frog, The Transparent Amphibian That’s Baffled Scientists And Foiled Predators

Found in the rainforests of Central and South America, glass frogs are some of the only partially see-through land animals on Earth — and their transparency is their greatest strength.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 26, 2020

Meet The Glass Frog, The Transparent Amphibian That’s Baffled Scientists And Foiled Predators

Found in the rainforests of Central and South America, glass frogs are some of the only partially see-through land animals on Earth — and their transparency is their greatest strength.

By Natasha Ishak • August 26, 2020

Meet The Japanese Spider Crab, The ‘Daddy Long Legs Of The Sea’

With a leg span of 13 feet, the Japanese spider crab is the biggest crab in the world — and the stuff of nightmares in Japanese folklore.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 24, 2020

Meet The Japanese Spider Crab, The ‘Daddy Long Legs Of The Sea’

With a leg span of 13 feet, the Japanese spider crab is the biggest crab in the world — and the stuff of nightmares in Japanese folklore.

By Natasha Ishak • August 24, 2020

This Week In History News, Aug. 16 – 22

Tudor mansion's hidden trove of artifacts uncovered, new findings at Hitler's secret headquarters revealed, woolly rhino remains found inside mummified Ice Age puppy.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 21, 2020

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This Week In History News, Aug. 16 – 22

Tudor mansion's hidden trove of artifacts uncovered, new findings at Hitler's secret headquarters revealed, woolly rhino remains found inside mummified Ice Age puppy.

By All That's Interesting • August 21, 2020

Biologists Found A Supergiant ‘Sea Cockroach’ And Named It After Darth Vader

Not only is it 30 times larger than other isopod species, but it's also the first new giant isopod species found in over a decade.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 20, 2020

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Biologists Found A Supergiant ‘Sea Cockroach’ And Named It After Darth Vader

Not only is it 30 times larger than other isopod species, but it's also the first new giant isopod species found in over a decade.

By Natasha Ishak • August 20, 2020

Meet The Barreleye Fish, The Deep-Sea Lurker That Hunts Using Shadows

The barreleye might look like a submarine, but its transparent head is necessary to navigate the 2,500-feet-deep waters in which it lives.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 19, 2020

Meet The Barreleye Fish, The Deep-Sea Lurker That Hunts Using Shadows

The barreleye might look like a submarine, but its transparent head is necessary to navigate the 2,500-feet-deep waters in which it lives.

By Natasha Ishak • August 19, 2020

How The Nightmare Tongue-Eating Louse Parasite Replaces A Fish’s Tongue

The tongue-eating louse is the only known parasite that can functionally replace a host's organ.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 18, 2020

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How The Nightmare Tongue-Eating Louse Parasite Replaces A Fish’s Tongue

The tongue-eating louse is the only known parasite that can functionally replace a host's organ.

By Natasha Ishak • August 18, 2020

Meet The Arapaima, The Amazon ‘River Monster’ That Has Survived For 23 Million Years

Also known as the pirarucu or paiche fish, the arapaima is a massive air-breathing fish native to the Amazon Basin in South America.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 14, 2020

Meet The Arapaima, The Amazon ‘River Monster’ That Has Survived For 23 Million Years

Also known as the pirarucu or paiche fish, the arapaima is a massive air-breathing fish native to the Amazon Basin in South America.

By Natasha Ishak • August 14, 2020

Meet Deinosuchus: The Bus-Sized ‘Terror Crocodile’ That Once Roamed Prehistoric Earth Preying On Dinosaurs

This 33-foot crocodile also had teeth the size of a banana.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 12, 2020

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Meet Deinosuchus: The Bus-Sized ‘Terror Crocodile’ That Once Roamed Prehistoric Earth Preying On Dinosaurs

This 33-foot crocodile also had teeth the size of a banana.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 12, 2020

The Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing Is The Biggest Butterfly In The World — And One Of The Rarest

Boasting a wingspan of up to 11 inches, the Queen Alexandra's Birdwing is a magnificent sight in the forests of Papua New Guinea. Unfortunately, it's also in danger of going extinct.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 10, 2020

The Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing Is The Biggest Butterfly In The World — And One Of The Rarest

Boasting a wingspan of up to 11 inches, the Queen Alexandra's Birdwing is a magnificent sight in the forests of Papua New Guinea. Unfortunately, it's also in danger of going extinct.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 10, 2020

A Mysterious Thief Who Stole Over 100 Pairs Of Shoes Turns Out To Be A Wild Fox

The shoe-stealing fox was uncovered after a resident's investigation into the neighborhood's missing footwear.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 10, 2020

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A Mysterious Thief Who Stole Over 100 Pairs Of Shoes Turns Out To Be A Wild Fox

The shoe-stealing fox was uncovered after a resident's investigation into the neighborhood's missing footwear.

By Natasha Ishak • August 10, 2020

Meet The Pufferfish, The Deadly Delicacy That Can Kill You In Hours And Costs $200 A Plate

Also known as the blowfish, the pufferfish is 1,200 times more poisonous than cyanide. But in Japan, it's also a pricey dish called fugu.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 7, 2020

Meet The Pufferfish, The Deadly Delicacy That Can Kill You In Hours And Costs $200 A Plate

Also known as the blowfish, the pufferfish is 1,200 times more poisonous than cyanide. But in Japan, it's also a pricey dish called fugu.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 7, 2020

This Week In History News, Aug. 2 – 8

Priceless Chinese vase languishing in a cupboard finally uncovered, 2,500-year-old Mexican ruins found, well-preserved woolly mammoth remains unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 7, 2020

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This Week In History News, Aug. 2 – 8

Priceless Chinese vase languishing in a cupboard finally uncovered, 2,500-year-old Mexican ruins found, well-preserved woolly mammoth remains unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • August 7, 2020