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Century-Old Antarctic Journal Reveals The Active — And Sometimes Violent — Sex Lives Of Penguins

Explorer George Murray Levick was both excited and shocked to discover the extreme sexual displays he saw among Antarctic penguins.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 28, 2020

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Century-Old Antarctic Journal Reveals The Active — And Sometimes Violent — Sex Lives Of Penguins

Explorer George Murray Levick was both excited and shocked to discover the extreme sexual displays he saw among Antarctic penguins.

By Natasha Ishak • April 28, 2020

This Week In History News, Apr. 12- 18

Stonehenge's LEGO-like construction secrets revealed, 200-million-year-old dinosaur eggs unlocked, ancient primate raft journey from Africa to South America uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 17, 2020

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This Week In History News, Apr. 12- 18

Stonehenge's LEGO-like construction secrets revealed, 200-million-year-old dinosaur eggs unlocked, ancient primate raft journey from Africa to South America uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • April 17, 2020

Deep Sea Squid Light Up Their Whole Bodies To Communicate

Researchers observed 28 different luminescent signals exchanged between the squids.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 17, 2020

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Deep Sea Squid Light Up Their Whole Bodies To Communicate

Researchers observed 28 different luminescent signals exchanged between the squids.

By Natasha Ishak • April 17, 2020

The Ugly Truth About Shark Fin Soup, The Delicacy That Could Drive Some Species To Extinction

Shark finning kills about 73 million of these animals each year just so we can make shark fin soup, a traditional dish that remains popular despite sometimes being toxic.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 15, 2020

The Ugly Truth About Shark Fin Soup, The Delicacy That Could Drive Some Species To Extinction

Shark finning kills about 73 million of these animals each year just so we can make shark fin soup, a traditional dish that remains popular despite sometimes being toxic.

By Natasha Ishak • April 15, 2020

German Zoo Might Feed Animals To Each Other To Stay Afloat During COVID-19 Shutdown

The zoo said its 12-foot polar bear Vitus would be the last to go.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 15, 2020

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German Zoo Might Feed Animals To Each Other To Stay Afloat During COVID-19 Shutdown

The zoo said its 12-foot polar bear Vitus would be the last to go.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 15, 2020

Hungry Rats Turn To Cannibalism, Form ‘Rat Armies’ As Restaurant Closures Cut Off Their Food Supply

The COVID-19 lockdown has shuttered many restaurants which were an abundant food source for the rodents.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 14, 2020

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Hungry Rats Turn To Cannibalism, Form ‘Rat Armies’ As Restaurant Closures Cut Off Their Food Supply

The COVID-19 lockdown has shuttered many restaurants which were an abundant food source for the rodents.

By Natasha Ishak • April 14, 2020

A Runaway Zebra Mated With A Donkey And Gave Birth To A Rare Zonkey

The zonkey is in perfect health and protected by anti-poaching laws. Nonetheless, this type of cross-breeding has consequences.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 13, 2020

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A Runaway Zebra Mated With A Donkey And Gave Birth To A Rare Zonkey

The zonkey is in perfect health and protected by anti-poaching laws. Nonetheless, this type of cross-breeding has consequences.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 13, 2020

Scientists Shocked By Lizard That Lays Eggs And Gives Live Birth At The Same Time

Three-toed skinks are among a handful of species that can lay eggs and bear live young. But they might be the only ones to do both in a single litter.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 10, 2020

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Scientists Shocked By Lizard That Lays Eggs And Gives Live Birth At The Same Time

Three-toed skinks are among a handful of species that can lay eggs and bear live young. But they might be the only ones to do both in a single litter.

By Natasha Ishak • April 10, 2020

The True Story Of Doc Antle’s Cult-Like Animal Sanctuary From ‘Tiger King’

Go inside the wild world of Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, the animal conservationist who has been accused of exploiting his all-female staff and executing tigers at his Myrtle Beach Safari.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 9, 2020

The True Story Of Doc Antle’s Cult-Like Animal Sanctuary From ‘Tiger King’

Go inside the wild world of Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, the animal conservationist who has been accused of exploiting his all-female staff and executing tigers at his Myrtle Beach Safari.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 9, 2020

Mountain Lions At Yellowstone National Park Are Dying Of The Black Plague

Out of 28 of the big cats that were tested by researchers, nearly half of them appeared to have been exposed to the plague.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 9, 2020

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Mountain Lions At Yellowstone National Park Are Dying Of The Black Plague

Out of 28 of the big cats that were tested by researchers, nearly half of them appeared to have been exposed to the plague.

By Natasha Ishak • April 9, 2020