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Meet the Desert Rain Frog, The Squeaky Amphibian That Broke the Internet

At 2.5 inches with stubby legs and a squeaky-toy squeal, you've seen or heard nothing like the desert rain frog.

By William DeLong • Mar 20, 2019

Meet the Desert Rain Frog, The Squeaky Amphibian That Broke the Internet

At 2.5 inches with stubby legs and a squeaky-toy squeal, you've seen or heard nothing like the desert rain frog.

By William DeLong • March 20, 2019

‘Needless’ Government Research Saw Hundreds Of Cats And Dogs Fed To Kittens, Exposé Reveals

The initial report found that nearly 4,000 cats were killed since testing began in 1982, costing taxpayers $22 million. Fortunately, backlash has since caused these practices to come to an end.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 20, 2019

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‘Needless’ Government Research Saw Hundreds Of Cats And Dogs Fed To Kittens, Exposé Reveals

The initial report found that nearly 4,000 cats were killed since testing began in 1982, costing taxpayers $22 million. Fortunately, backlash has since caused these practices to come to an end.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 20, 2019

Dead Whale Washes Ashore In The Philippines With 88 Pounds Of Plastic In Its Stomach

Darrell Blatchley has recovered 61 whales and dolphins in the last 10 years, 57 of which have died from plastic pollution. Still, he's never seen such a horrific amount of plastic ingested by one whale.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 18, 2019

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Dead Whale Washes Ashore In The Philippines With 88 Pounds Of Plastic In Its Stomach

Darrell Blatchley has recovered 61 whales and dolphins in the last 10 years, 57 of which have died from plastic pollution. Still, he's never seen such a horrific amount of plastic ingested by one whale.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 18, 2019

36 Beagles In Lab Test Were Force-Fed Pesticides So Scientists Could Examine Their Corpses

The whole goal of the study is to examine the horrific damage done to the dogs as they are surgically force-fed pesticides.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 15, 2019

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36 Beagles In Lab Test Were Force-Fed Pesticides So Scientists Could Examine Their Corpses

The whole goal of the study is to examine the horrific damage done to the dogs as they are surgically force-fed pesticides.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 15, 2019

Excavations At Stonehenge Reveal It Was One Of The Earliest Large-Scale Celebration Spots In Britain

Dr. Richard Madgwick's research indicated that the pigs used for these ancient feasts weren't locally raised, suggesting attendees transported the animals for hundreds of miles as a contribution.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 14, 2019

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Excavations At Stonehenge Reveal It Was One Of The Earliest Large-Scale Celebration Spots In Britain

Dr. Richard Madgwick's research indicated that the pigs used for these ancient feasts weren't locally raised, suggesting attendees transported the animals for hundreds of miles as a contribution.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 14, 2019

Meet Mera: The Stray Dog Who Joined A Group Of Hikers On Their Grueling Himalayan Mountain Ascent

The 45-pound cross between a Tibetan mastiff and a Himalayan sheepdog managed to ascend some of the world's most challenging terrain — and is perhaps the first of her kind to do so.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 12, 2019

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Meet Mera: The Stray Dog Who Joined A Group Of Hikers On Their Grueling Himalayan Mountain Ascent

The 45-pound cross between a Tibetan mastiff and a Himalayan sheepdog managed to ascend some of the world's most challenging terrain — and is perhaps the first of her kind to do so.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 12, 2019

Chimp Tried To Eat His Own Arm After A Zoo Visitor Threw Bottle Of Unknown Drugs Into His Enclosure

Julius' subspecies is severely threatened and endangered. The 39-year-old chimp's precious life nearly came to an end simply because of a careless visitor.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 8, 2019

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Chimp Tried To Eat His Own Arm After A Zoo Visitor Threw Bottle Of Unknown Drugs Into His Enclosure

Julius' subspecies is severely threatened and endangered. The 39-year-old chimp's precious life nearly came to an end simply because of a careless visitor.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 8, 2019

Comb Jellies Have An Anus That Magically Disappears When It’s Not Needed

Unlike jellyfish, comb jellies don't have mouths that serve as both an anus and a mouth. Instead, it pushes its waste out through its epidermis when necessary, creating a temporary anus.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 6, 2019

Science News

Comb Jellies Have An Anus That Magically Disappears When It’s Not Needed

Unlike jellyfish, comb jellies don't have mouths that serve as both an anus and a mouth. Instead, it pushes its waste out through its epidermis when necessary, creating a temporary anus.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 6, 2019

Indian Elephant Wrangler Crushed To Death After He Beats The Animal, Slips, And It Sits Down On Him

The entire incident was captured by security cameras and is currently being investigated.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 5, 2019

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Indian Elephant Wrangler Crushed To Death After He Beats The Animal, Slips, And It Sits Down On Him

The entire incident was captured by security cameras and is currently being investigated.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 5, 2019

Chronic Wasting Disease: The Brain Sickness Turning Deer Into Zombies That Could Transmit To Humans

It sounds a lot like science fiction, but it's not. Zombie deer disease makes deer listless, underweight, and in some cases, aggressive.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 28, 2019

Chronic Wasting Disease: The Brain Sickness Turning Deer Into Zombies That Could Transmit To Humans

It sounds a lot like science fiction, but it's not. Zombie deer disease makes deer listless, underweight, and in some cases, aggressive.

By Erin Kelly • February 28, 2019