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Meet Ming The Clam, The World’s Oldest-Recorded Animal, Who Was Killed By The Scientists That Studied Him

Ming the clam is more than half a millennium old, so how could scientists kill the animal?

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 18, 2018

Meet Ming The Clam, The World’s Oldest-Recorded Animal, Who Was Killed By The Scientists That Studied Him

Ming the clam is more than half a millennium old, so how could scientists kill the animal?

By Caroline Redmond • September 18, 2018

This Photo Of A Woman Posing With A Leopard She Killed Sparks Mass Outrage

Big-game hunting enthusiasts say that their activities actually benefit wildlife conservation, and animal rights groups couldn't disagree more.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 18, 2018

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This Photo Of A Woman Posing With A Leopard She Killed Sparks Mass Outrage

Big-game hunting enthusiasts say that their activities actually benefit wildlife conservation, and animal rights groups couldn't disagree more.

By Bernadette Deron • September 18, 2018

Will North Carolina’s Hog Waste Lagoons Overflow During Hurricane Florence?

As Hurricane Florence dumps dozens of inches of rain onto North Carolina, many are wondering if the state's pig manure lagoons will be able to withstand the downpours — without contaminating their drinking water.

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 14, 2018

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Will North Carolina’s Hog Waste Lagoons Overflow During Hurricane Florence?

As Hurricane Florence dumps dozens of inches of rain onto North Carolina, many are wondering if the state's pig manure lagoons will be able to withstand the downpours — without contaminating their drinking water.

By Caroline Redmond • September 14, 2018

Scientists Discover Deep-Sea Fish Species That Would Melt At The Surface

They're translucent, have no scales, and if you brought them to the surface, they would indeed melt.

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 11, 2018

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Scientists Discover Deep-Sea Fish Species That Would Melt At The Surface

They're translucent, have no scales, and if you brought them to the surface, they would indeed melt.

By Caroline Redmond • September 11, 2018

The Spix’s Macaw That Inspired The Movie ‘Rio’ Is Now Extinct In The Wild — And Humans Are Mostly To Blame

The Spix's macaw — the striking bird known as Blu in the movie "Rio" — now only lives on in captivity, according to a new study.

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 11, 2018

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The Spix’s Macaw That Inspired The Movie ‘Rio’ Is Now Extinct In The Wild — And Humans Are Mostly To Blame

The Spix's macaw — the striking bird known as Blu in the movie "Rio" — now only lives on in captivity, according to a new study.

By Caroline Redmond • September 11, 2018

Fishermen Discover A Massive 10,000-Year-Old ‘Irish Elk’ Skull

Though the ancient species was not exclusively found in Ireland, more remains of these deer have been found in that country than anywhere else in the world.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 11, 2018

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Fishermen Discover A Massive 10,000-Year-Old ‘Irish Elk’ Skull

Though the ancient species was not exclusively found in Ireland, more remains of these deer have been found in that country than anywhere else in the world.

By Bernadette Deron • September 11, 2018

Bonnethead Shark Identified As Omnivore In World First

The revelation that the bonnethead is an omnivore now has scientists wondering if other sharks might also be the same way.

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 6, 2018

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Bonnethead Shark Identified As Omnivore In World First

The revelation that the bonnethead is an omnivore now has scientists wondering if other sharks might also be the same way.

By Caroline Redmond • September 6, 2018

Nearly 90 Elephants, Killed For Their Tusks, Found Dead Near Wildlife Sanctuary In Botswana

The discovery of the elephant carcasses comes just a few months after the country's strict anti-poaching policy was changed.

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 4, 2018

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Nearly 90 Elephants, Killed For Their Tusks, Found Dead Near Wildlife Sanctuary In Botswana

The discovery of the elephant carcasses comes just a few months after the country's strict anti-poaching policy was changed.

By Caroline Redmond • September 4, 2018

A Baby Rhino Was Found Clinging To His Mother After She Was Murdered For Her Horns

The baby rhino is emotionally scarred by the attack, and his cries for his mother are described as "a heart-wrenching sound and one that he should never have to make."

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 4, 2018

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A Baby Rhino Was Found Clinging To His Mother After She Was Murdered For Her Horns

The baby rhino is emotionally scarred by the attack, and his cries for his mother are described as "a heart-wrenching sound and one that he should never have to make."

By Bernadette Deron • September 4, 2018

Dog Breeder Caught ‘Debarking’ 10 Puppies And 5 Dogs By Repeatedly Shoving A Pipe Down Their Throats

“The manner in which these dogs were devocalized is concerning on many levels, not the least of which is that it is illegal."

By Bernadette Deron • Aug 24, 2018

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Dog Breeder Caught ‘Debarking’ 10 Puppies And 5 Dogs By Repeatedly Shoving A Pipe Down Their Throats

“The manner in which these dogs were devocalized is concerning on many levels, not the least of which is that it is illegal."

By Bernadette Deron • August 24, 2018