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44 Mind-Blowing Pictures Of Ordinary Creatures Under An Electron Microscope

These electron microscope images show what life is like in the invisible world of viruses, bacteria, and pollen — and it’s both surreal and spooky.

By Erin Kelly • Aug 16, 2022

44 Mind-Blowing Pictures Of Ordinary Creatures Under An Electron Microscope

These electron microscope images show what life is like in the invisible world of viruses, bacteria, and pollen — and it’s both surreal and spooky.

By Erin Kelly • August 16, 2022

Meet The Hammer-Headed Bat, The African Megabat That’s Been Dubbed One Of The World’s Ugliest Creatures

The hammer-headed bat is the largest bat species found in Africa. But while it may look like a carnivore, it only eats fruit.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Aug 16, 2022

Meet The Hammer-Headed Bat, The African Megabat That’s Been Dubbed One Of The World’s Ugliest Creatures

The hammer-headed bat is the largest bat species found in Africa. But while it may look like a carnivore, it only eats fruit.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • August 16, 2022

Researchers Just Found A 500-Year-Old Mummified ‘Goatelope’ Inside A Melting Glacier

The chamois mummy is just a preview of the other animals, artifacts, and even humans that scientists expect to rise to the surface as glaciers continue to melt.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 16, 2022

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Researchers Just Found A 500-Year-Old Mummified ‘Goatelope’ Inside A Melting Glacier

The chamois mummy is just a preview of the other animals, artifacts, and even humans that scientists expect to rise to the surface as glaciers continue to melt.

By Austin Harvey • August 16, 2022

A ‘Monkey Gang’ Is Terrorizing The Japanese City Of Yamaguchi — And Residents Are Fighting Back

Since early July, at least 58 residents have been attacked by a group of violent macaques in the city of Yamaguchi. Now, authorities believe they have brought one of them to justice.

By Leah Silverman • Aug 9, 2022

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A ‘Monkey Gang’ Is Terrorizing The Japanese City Of Yamaguchi — And Residents Are Fighting Back

Since early July, at least 58 residents have been attacked by a group of violent macaques in the city of Yamaguchi. Now, authorities believe they have brought one of them to justice.

By Leah Silverman • August 9, 2022

Meet Simba, The Pakistani Goat With Ears So Long He Might Set A World Record

Simba the goat's ears are currently 23 inches long and have received attention from around the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 21, 2022

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Meet Simba, The Pakistani Goat With Ears So Long He Might Set A World Record

Simba the goat's ears are currently 23 inches long and have received attention from around the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 21, 2022

This Oklahoma Man Strangled His Fishing Buddy To Death — And Blamed It On Bigfoot

Larry Sanders told police he killed his friend Jimmy Knighten because Knighten had threatened to "summon" Bigfoot.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 13, 2022

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This Oklahoma Man Strangled His Fishing Buddy To Death — And Blamed It On Bigfoot

Larry Sanders told police he killed his friend Jimmy Knighten because Knighten had threatened to "summon" Bigfoot.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 13, 2022

Meet The Bullet Ant, The Tiny Insect With The Most Painful Sting On Planet Earth

It may be only an inch long, but the bullet ant has an excruciating sting that leaves victims in agony, including temporary paralysis and hallucinations.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Jul 9, 2022

Meet The Bullet Ant, The Tiny Insect With The Most Painful Sting On Planet Earth

It may be only an inch long, but the bullet ant has an excruciating sting that leaves victims in agony, including temporary paralysis and hallucinations.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • July 9, 2022

Notorious Trophy Hunter Who Killed Endangered Animals Shot Dead ‘Execution Style’ In South Africa

Two men shot Riaan Naude and stole one of his guns, but police aren't sure of their motive.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 6, 2022

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Notorious Trophy Hunter Who Killed Endangered Animals Shot Dead ‘Execution Style’ In South Africa

Two men shot Riaan Naude and stole one of his guns, but police aren't sure of their motive.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 6, 2022

Why Jacob’s Well Is One Of The World’s Most Alluring Diving Spots — And The Most Dangerous

Jacob's Well Natural Area is a park outside of Austin, Texas, with a water system that goes at least 4,500 feet underground — and has killed at least nine people trying to explore its depths.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Jul 5, 2022

Why Jacob’s Well Is One Of The World’s Most Alluring Diving Spots — And The Most Dangerous

Jacob's Well Natural Area is a park outside of Austin, Texas, with a water system that goes at least 4,500 feet underground — and has killed at least nine people trying to explore its depths.

By Aimee Lamoureux • July 5, 2022

What Killed The Dinosaurs? Inside The Catastrophic Mass Extinction Event

Though scientists have put forth several theories as to what exactly wiped out the dinosaurs, evidence suggests that an asteroid strike was the beginning of the end for the prehistoric creatures.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 5, 2022

What Killed The Dinosaurs? Inside The Catastrophic Mass Extinction Event

Though scientists have put forth several theories as to what exactly wiped out the dinosaurs, evidence suggests that an asteroid strike was the beginning of the end for the prehistoric creatures.

By Erin Kelly • July 5, 2022