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Scientists Want To Send 6.7 Million Sperm Samples To A Vault Inside The Moon — Just In Case

Much like Noah’s ark, researchers hope that the vault will keep Earth's many species safe in the event of a global catastrophe.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 12, 2021

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Scientists Want To Send 6.7 Million Sperm Samples To A Vault Inside The Moon — Just In Case

Much like Noah’s ark, researchers hope that the vault will keep Earth's many species safe in the event of a global catastrophe.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 12, 2021

Meet The Takin, The Elusive Cow-Goat Hybrid That Roams The Himalayas

Though the takin can weigh up to 770 pounds and sport an unmistakable golden coat, this mysterious beast has remained largely out of human sight for centuries.

By Leah Silverman • Mar 10, 2021

Meet The Takin, The Elusive Cow-Goat Hybrid That Roams The Himalayas

Though the takin can weigh up to 770 pounds and sport an unmistakable golden coat, this mysterious beast has remained largely out of human sight for centuries.

By Leah Silverman • March 10, 2021

Passenger Plane Forced To Make An Emergency Landing In Sudan After Stowaway Cat Attacked Pilot

Officials report that no one was seriously injured in the incident and that the domestic cat was probably a stray that wandered onto the plane the night before.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 5, 2021

Weird News

Passenger Plane Forced To Make An Emergency Landing In Sudan After Stowaway Cat Attacked Pilot

Officials report that no one was seriously injured in the incident and that the domestic cat was probably a stray that wandered onto the plane the night before.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 5, 2021

A Fisherman In Indonesia Just Caught A Baby Shark With A ‘Human Face’ — And Experts Are Baffled

"I split the belly of the mother shark and found three pups in the stomach. Two were like the mother and this one looked like it had a human face."

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 24, 2021

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A Fisherman In Indonesia Just Caught A Baby Shark With A ‘Human Face’ — And Experts Are Baffled

"I split the belly of the mother shark and found three pups in the stomach. Two were like the mother and this one looked like it had a human face."

By Kaleena Fraga • February 24, 2021

South African Trophy Hunter Kills Elderly Giraffe And Cuts Out Its Heart For A Valentine’s Day Gift To Her Husband

The woman's husband reportedly purchased her the hunting trip for Valentine's Day.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 23, 2021

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South African Trophy Hunter Kills Elderly Giraffe And Cuts Out Its Heart For A Valentine’s Day Gift To Her Husband

The woman's husband reportedly purchased her the hunting trip for Valentine's Day.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 23, 2021

A Pack Of Blue Dogs Was Found Roaming Near A Shuttered Chemical Plant In Russia

The Dzerzhinskoye Orgsteklo factory has been closed for six years and blue dogs have been seen roaming the area almost ever since.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 18, 2021

Weird News

A Pack Of Blue Dogs Was Found Roaming Near A Shuttered Chemical Plant In Russia

The Dzerzhinskoye Orgsteklo factory has been closed for six years and blue dogs have been seen roaming the area almost ever since.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 18, 2021

7 Places Around The World That Are Absolutely Overrun With Cats

From ancient Roman ruins overrun with cats to the "cat islands" of Japan, these cat havens are a must-see for cat people.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 10, 2021

7 Places Around The World That Are Absolutely Overrun With Cats

From ancient Roman ruins overrun with cats to the "cat islands" of Japan, these cat havens are a must-see for cat people.

By Natasha Ishak • February 10, 2021

First Settlers In The Americas Brought Domesticated Wolves With Them, Study Says

"The dogs that accompanied them as they entered this completely new world may have been as much a part of their cultural repertoire as the stone tools they carried."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 26, 2021

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First Settlers In The Americas Brought Domesticated Wolves With Them, Study Says

"The dogs that accompanied them as they entered this completely new world may have been as much a part of their cultural repertoire as the stone tools they carried."

By Marco Margaritoff • January 26, 2021

How The Death Of Champion Matador Víctor Barrio Might Spell The End Of Spanish Bullfighting

After Víctor Barrio was gored to death on live TV, many Spaniards and animal rights advocates called for an end to the dangerous sport.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 25, 2021

How The Death Of Champion Matador Víctor Barrio Might Spell The End Of Spanish Bullfighting

After Víctor Barrio was gored to death on live TV, many Spaniards and animal rights advocates called for an end to the dangerous sport.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 25, 2021

The Secret Behind Japan’s ‘Dancing Squid’ Dish, Which Features A Headless Squid Writhing In Your Bowl

Known as "katsu ika odori-don," this bizarre delicacy showcases a freshly killed squid that "dances" when it's doused in soy sauce.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 21, 2021

The Secret Behind Japan’s ‘Dancing Squid’ Dish, Which Features A Headless Squid Writhing In Your Bowl

Known as "katsu ika odori-don," this bizarre delicacy showcases a freshly killed squid that "dances" when it's doused in soy sauce.

By Natasha Ishak • January 21, 2021