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The Ultra-Rare Dracula Parrot Looks Like A Vampire And Screams To Communicate

Commonly known as the Dracula parrot, Pesquet's parrot is an endangered bird that's only found in the rainforests of New Guinea.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 11, 2024

The Ultra-Rare Dracula Parrot Looks Like A Vampire And Screams To Communicate

Commonly known as the Dracula parrot, Pesquet's parrot is an endangered bird that's only found in the rainforests of New Guinea.

By Erin Kelly • February 11, 2024

Greenland Is Losing So Much Ice Due To Climate Change That The Island Is Getting Taller

Greenland is losing ice at a rate 20 percent faster than previously estimated.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 8, 2024

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Greenland Is Losing So Much Ice Due To Climate Change That The Island Is Getting Taller

Greenland is losing ice at a rate 20 percent faster than previously estimated.

By Austin Harvey • February 8, 2024

Meet The Great Eared Nightjar, The Dragon-Like Bird Straight Out Of A Fantasy Film

One of the most unique birds found in India and Southeast Asia, the great eared nightjar is known for its distinctive ear-tufts and its ability to avoid predators.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 7, 2024

Meet The Great Eared Nightjar, The Dragon-Like Bird Straight Out Of A Fantasy Film

One of the most unique birds found in India and Southeast Asia, the great eared nightjar is known for its distinctive ear-tufts and its ability to avoid predators.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 7, 2024

The Real Story Of John ‘Grizzly’ Adams, California’s Famous Mountain Man And Bear Trainer

For most of his life, Grizzly Adams was a very different man from the rugged bear-loving forester he marketed himself as.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 7, 2024

The Real Story Of John ‘Grizzly’ Adams, California’s Famous Mountain Man And Bear Trainer

For most of his life, Grizzly Adams was a very different man from the rugged bear-loving forester he marketed himself as.

By Austin Harvey • February 7, 2024

British Zoo Launches New Plan To Curb Parrots’ Nonstop Swearing

The zoo is hoping that by adding the eight cursing African grey parrots to a larger flock, their swearing will become "diluted."

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 26, 2024

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British Zoo Launches New Plan To Curb Parrots’ Nonstop Swearing

The zoo is hoping that by adding the eight cursing African grey parrots to a larger flock, their swearing will become "diluted."

By Kaleena Fraga • January 26, 2024

Inside The Mystery Of Carcinization, The Baffling Phenomenon Where Various Animals Turn Into Crabs

A bizarre process that has seen many crustaceans evolve to take a crab-like shape, carcinization has long left baffled scientists searching for answers.

By Rivy Lyon • Jan 21, 2024

Inside The Mystery Of Carcinization, The Baffling Phenomenon Where Various Animals Turn Into Crabs

A bizarre process that has seen many crustaceans evolve to take a crab-like shape, carcinization has long left baffled scientists searching for answers.

By Rivy Lyon • January 21, 2024

The 7 Hottest Peppers In The World, From Pepper X To Naga Viper

Pepper X has recently been named the hottest pepper in the world, but it's far from the only spicy chili that's setting tongues ablaze.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 17, 2024

The 7 Hottest Peppers In The World, From Pepper X To Naga Viper

Pepper X has recently been named the hottest pepper in the world, but it's far from the only spicy chili that's setting tongues ablaze.

By Austin Harvey • January 17, 2024

Mysterious, Faceless ‘Seabeast’ Baffles Experts After Washing Ashore In Yorkshire

The "seabeast" was discovered by a beachcomber who posted photos of it online — but no one can tell exactly what it was.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 17, 2024

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Mysterious, Faceless ‘Seabeast’ Baffles Experts After Washing Ashore In Yorkshire

The "seabeast" was discovered by a beachcomber who posted photos of it online — but no one can tell exactly what it was.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 17, 2024

Inside The Legend Of The Bondo Ape, The ‘Lion-Killing’ Primate Of The Congo

Rumors of so-called Bondo apes emerged around 2003 — when sensationalized reports about these highly aggressive, giant apes living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began to spread online.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 10, 2024

Inside The Legend Of The Bondo Ape, The ‘Lion-Killing’ Primate Of The Congo

Rumors of so-called Bondo apes emerged around 2003 — when sensationalized reports about these highly aggressive, giant apes living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began to spread online.

By Austin Harvey • January 10, 2024

The Haunting Legend Of Leshy, The Child-Snatching Trickster Spirit Said To Stalk The Forests Of Eastern Europe

A protector of the forests in Slavic lore, Leshy is known to play tricks on those who enter his woods — while some legends say he’s a malevolent spirit who kidnaps babies.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 9, 2024

The Haunting Legend Of Leshy, The Child-Snatching Trickster Spirit Said To Stalk The Forests Of Eastern Europe

A protector of the forests in Slavic lore, Leshy is known to play tricks on those who enter his woods — while some legends say he’s a malevolent spirit who kidnaps babies.

By Austin Harvey • January 9, 2024