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South African ‘Lion Farm’ Slaughtered 54 Lions In Two Days And Sold Their Remains

"It was shocking. We couldn’t believe what was happening. You could smell the blood. The lions got shot in the camp and then were all brought into this one room. The flies were terrible."

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 30, 2019

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South African ‘Lion Farm’ Slaughtered 54 Lions In Two Days And Sold Their Remains

"It was shocking. We couldn’t believe what was happening. You could smell the blood. The lions got shot in the camp and then were all brought into this one room. The flies were terrible."

By Marco Margaritoff • April 30, 2019

White Whale Sabotaging Norwegian Fishing Boats Suspected To Be Russian Operative

The Russian Navy has a history of recruiting and training beluga whales, seals, and dolphins to detect weapons, guard entrances to naval bases, and even kill intruders that enter the navy's territory.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 29, 2019

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White Whale Sabotaging Norwegian Fishing Boats Suspected To Be Russian Operative

The Russian Navy has a history of recruiting and training beluga whales, seals, and dolphins to detect weapons, guard entrances to naval bases, and even kill intruders that enter the navy's territory.

By Natasha Ishak • April 29, 2019

Australia Wants To Kill 2 Million Feral Cats By Airdropping Poisonous Sausages

Though many have urged the government to stop this "animal genocide," feral cats are responsible for killing 377 million birds and 649 million reptiles every single year.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 29, 2019

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Australia Wants To Kill 2 Million Feral Cats By Airdropping Poisonous Sausages

Though many have urged the government to stop this "animal genocide," feral cats are responsible for killing 377 million birds and 649 million reptiles every single year.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 29, 2019

Famed Photographer Sebastião Salgado Plants Two Million Trees With His Wife And 20 Years Later, Creates New Forest

Formerly barren land in Brazil is now thriving with hundreds of new flora and fauna thanks to the efforts of Sebastião Salgado and his wife Lélia.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 26, 2019

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Famed Photographer Sebastião Salgado Plants Two Million Trees With His Wife And 20 Years Later, Creates New Forest

Formerly barren land in Brazil is now thriving with hundreds of new flora and fauna thanks to the efforts of Sebastião Salgado and his wife Lélia.

By Natasha Ishak • April 26, 2019

Meet The Indian Giant Squirrel That Looks Like A Dr. Seuss Concoction

Three feet long from tip to tail, the Indian giant squirrel or Malabar squirrel is known for its vivid coat that's driven the internet nuts.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 21, 2019

Meet The Indian Giant Squirrel That Looks Like A Dr. Seuss Concoction

Three feet long from tip to tail, the Indian giant squirrel or Malabar squirrel is known for its vivid coat that's driven the internet nuts.

By Erin Kelly • April 21, 2019

Scientists Extract Blood And Urine From Perfectly Preserved 42,000-Year-Old Foal Found In Siberia

Now, with preserved liquid blood in hand, these scientists are eager to clone this extinct species back to life.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 17, 2019

Science News

Scientists Extract Blood And Urine From Perfectly Preserved 42,000-Year-Old Foal Found In Siberia

Now, with preserved liquid blood in hand, these scientists are eager to clone this extinct species back to life.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 17, 2019

Meet The Brown Bear Serving A Life Sentence In A Kazakh Prison

The 36-year-old brown bear is the only female inmate and the only one serving a life sentence.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 16, 2019

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Meet The Brown Bear Serving A Life Sentence In A Kazakh Prison

The 36-year-old brown bear is the only female inmate and the only one serving a life sentence.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 16, 2019

Meet The Armadillo Lizard: A Mini-Dragon That Curls Up Like An Armadillo

Discover why the armadillo lizard (Ouroborus cataphractus) is one of the most unique creatures on Earth — and why that's caused the species to become threatened.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 15, 2019

Meet The Armadillo Lizard: A Mini-Dragon That Curls Up Like An Armadillo

Discover why the armadillo lizard (Ouroborus cataphractus) is one of the most unique creatures on Earth — and why that's caused the species to become threatened.

By Natasha Ishak • April 15, 2019

Meet The Chinese Water Deer: The “Vampire Deer” That Grows Fang-Like Tusks Instead Of Antlers

Despite its name, Chinese water deer are found across Europe and possess remarkable survival tactics that allow them to thrive in varied climates.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 15, 2019

Meet The Chinese Water Deer: The “Vampire Deer” That Grows Fang-Like Tusks Instead Of Antlers

Despite its name, Chinese water deer are found across Europe and possess remarkable survival tactics that allow them to thrive in varied climates.

By Natasha Ishak • April 15, 2019

Remains Of Suspected Rhino Poacher Found After He Was Trampled By An Elephant And Eaten By Lions

South African park rangers found but the skull and pants of the unfortunate poacher after his family contacted authorities on a tip from his accomplices.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 15, 2019

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Remains Of Suspected Rhino Poacher Found After He Was Trampled By An Elephant And Eaten By Lions

South African park rangers found but the skull and pants of the unfortunate poacher after his family contacted authorities on a tip from his accomplices.

By Natasha Ishak • April 15, 2019