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

Nematodes: The Microscopic Organisms Taking Over The World — And Our Bodies

"I can't imagine what an insect infected with a mermithid nematode must feel. Scaled to human size, a mermithid [nematode] would be at least as intrusive as an anaconda coiled among the intestines."

By Natasha Ishak Aug 19, 2019

Nematodes: The Microscopic Organisms Taking Over The World — And Our Bodies

"I can't imagine what an insect infected with a mermithid nematode must feel. Scaled to human size, a mermithid [nematode] would be at least as intrusive as an anaconda coiled among the intestines."

By Natasha Ishak August 19, 2019

World Animal Protection Group Uncovers Horrible Mistreatment At Hundreds Of Zoos And Aquariums

The study looked at 1,241 venues in 78 countries on all continents. Seventy-five percent broke basic mistreatment rules.

By Marco Margaritoff Aug 16, 2019

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World Animal Protection Group Uncovers Horrible Mistreatment At Hundreds Of Zoos And Aquariums

The study looked at 1,241 venues in 78 countries on all continents. Seventy-five percent broke basic mistreatment rules.

By Marco Margaritoff August 16, 2019

Emaciated Elephant Forced To March In Sri Lankan Parade Shocks The World

"No one sees her bony body or her weakened condition, because of her costume. No one sees the tears in her eyes, injured by the bright lights that decorate her mask."

By Natasha Ishak Aug 15, 2019

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Emaciated Elephant Forced To March In Sri Lankan Parade Shocks The World

"No one sees her bony body or her weakened condition, because of her costume. No one sees the tears in her eyes, injured by the bright lights that decorate her mask."

By Natasha Ishak August 15, 2019

Illegal Pig Semen Syndicate Caught Smuggling Hog Sperm Into Australia Via Shampoo Bottles

The farmers wanted to increase the fertility of their own pigs as Danish hogs produce more pigs per litter, but in so doing, they ran the risk of introducing Australian pigs to foreign diseases like pig plague.

By Marco Margaritoff Aug 14, 2019

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Illegal Pig Semen Syndicate Caught Smuggling Hog Sperm Into Australia Via Shampoo Bottles

By Marco Margaritoff August 14, 2019

Prehistoric Australia Was Once Ruled By A Giant Wombat Called The Diprotodon — And It Was Hippo-Sized

The six-foot, 6,000-pound Diprotodon was the largest marsupial to have ever existed.

By Leah Silverman Aug 2, 2019

Prehistoric Australia Was Once Ruled By A Giant Wombat Called The Diprotodon — And It Was Hippo-Sized

The six-foot, 6,000-pound Diprotodon was the largest marsupial to have ever existed.

By Leah Silverman August 2, 2019

Japanese Government To Create Human-Rodent Hybrids For Organ Harvesting

Scientists involved in the study will inject human cells into rat and mice embryos. Researchers plan to follow the development of the resulting creatures' organs over the course of two years after the baby hybrids are born.

By Natasha Ishak Jul 30, 2019

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Japanese Government To Create Human-Rodent Hybrids For Organ Harvesting

By Natasha Ishak July 30, 2019

‘Something Out Of A Horror Movie’: Rescuers Find Dozens Of Dead Birds Bleeding Out Of Their Eyes

A toxicology report has not yet been released on the deceased birds, but veterinarian professionals suspect poisoning of some kind.

By Natasha Ishak Jul 25, 2019

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‘Something Out Of A Horror Movie’: Rescuers Find Dozens Of Dead Birds Bleeding Out Of Their Eyes

A toxicology report has not yet been released on the deceased birds, but veterinarian professionals suspect poisoning of some kind.

By Natasha Ishak July 25, 2019

Birds Mating On Power Line Zapped By 700,000 Volts Of Electricity Causing 1,000 Aussie Homes To Go Dark

"It seems to be a case of a couple of lovebirds who have made the wrong connection, unfortunately," a rep for the power company said.

By Natasha Ishak Jul 24, 2019

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Birds Mating On Power Line Zapped By 700,000 Volts Of Electricity Causing 1,000 Aussie Homes To Go Dark

"It seems to be a case of a couple of lovebirds who have made the wrong connection, unfortunately," a rep for the power company said.

By Natasha Ishak July 24, 2019

U.S. Congress Passes Bill To Investigate Whether The Pentagon Weaponized Ticks And Other Insects For Bio-Warfare

A New Jersey representative wants to know whether a Lyme disease outbreak in the '50s and '70s coincided with a government-sanctioned experiment gone awry, and has passed a bill to investigate.

By Natasha Ishak Jul 19, 2019

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U.S. Congress Passes Bill To Investigate Whether The Pentagon Weaponized Ticks And Other Insects For Bio-Warfare

A New Jersey representative wants to know whether a Lyme disease outbreak in the '50s and '70s coincided with a government-sanctioned experiment gone awry, and has passed a bill to investigate.

By Natasha Ishak July 19, 2019