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The 16 Weirdest News Headlines That We Saw In 2018

From googly-eyed fish to mysterious ocean creatures, there's been no shortage of weird news this year.

By Bernadette Deron • Dec 26, 2018

The 16 Weirdest News Headlines That We Saw In 2018

From googly-eyed fish to mysterious ocean creatures, there's been no shortage of weird news this year.

By Bernadette Deron • December 26, 2018

33 Funny Animal Pictures That Prove Mother Nature Has A Great Sense Of Humor

The internet is crawling with funny animal photos, but these finalists in the 2018 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are some of Mother Nature's best.

By Caroline Redmond • Dec 20, 2018

33 Funny Animal Pictures That Prove Mother Nature Has A Great Sense Of Humor

The internet is crawling with funny animal photos, but these finalists in the 2018 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are some of Mother Nature's best.

By Caroline Redmond • December 20, 2018

Demystifying The Wonder Behind Tropical Cloud Forests

A constant and heavy mist hides lush treasures in these rare and magnificent forests in the clouds.

By William DeLong • Dec 3, 2018

Demystifying The Wonder Behind Tropical Cloud Forests

A constant and heavy mist hides lush treasures in these rare and magnificent forests in the clouds.

By William DeLong • December 3, 2018

Meet Jadav Payeng: The “Forest Man Of India” Who Created An Entire Forest Himself Over 40 Years

Jadav Payeng would not sit idly by while his island home flooded and washed away. He started to plant trees. He has since created a 1,000-acre forest home to snakes, monkeys, and elephants alike.

By Gina Dimuro • Nov 22, 2018

Meet Jadav Payeng: The “Forest Man Of India” Who Created An Entire Forest Himself Over 40 Years

Jadav Payeng would not sit idly by while his island home flooded and washed away. He started to plant trees. He has since created a 1,000-acre forest home to snakes, monkeys, and elephants alike.

By Gina Dimuro • November 22, 2018

Here’s The Scientific Reason Why Leaves Change Color In The Fall

We marvel the world over at this beautiful yearly phenomenon, but why it happens in the first place is not so pretty.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 20, 2018

Here’s The Scientific Reason Why Leaves Change Color In The Fall

We marvel the world over at this beautiful yearly phenomenon, but why it happens in the first place is not so pretty.

By Bernadette Deron • November 20, 2018

A Dead Whale Filled With Plastic Products In Its Stomach Washed Up In Indonesia

Approximately 13 pounds of plastic waste was found in the whale's stomach and likely contributed to the animal's death.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 20, 2018

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A Dead Whale Filled With Plastic Products In Its Stomach Washed Up In Indonesia

Approximately 13 pounds of plastic waste was found in the whale's stomach and likely contributed to the animal's death.

By Bernadette Deron • November 20, 2018

Inmates In California Are Fighting Wildfires For $1 Per Hour

In a 24-hour window, inmates won't earn more than $26 for an entire day's work and are likely not to become firefighters after their release.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 13, 2018

News

Inmates In California Are Fighting Wildfires For $1 Per Hour

In a 24-hour window, inmates won't earn more than $26 for an entire day's work and are likely not to become firefighters after their release.

By Bernadette Deron • November 13, 2018

The Bunny Harvestman Spider Is Almost Too Bizarre To Be Real

Is the bunny harvestman spider the cutest arachnid ever, or the freakiest thing to come out of the Amazon?

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 6, 2018

Weird News

The Bunny Harvestman Spider Is Almost Too Bizarre To Be Real

Is the bunny harvestman spider the cutest arachnid ever, or the freakiest thing to come out of the Amazon?

By Bernadette Deron • November 6, 2018

80 Years Of Human Garbage Unearthed In Historic Yellowstone Eruption

Park Officials are urging tourists to refrain from using the geysers as natural garbage cans.

By Leah Silverman • Oct 8, 2018

Science News

80 Years Of Human Garbage Unearthed In Historic Yellowstone Eruption

Park Officials are urging tourists to refrain from using the geysers as natural garbage cans.

By Leah Silverman • October 8, 2018

Experts Just Discovered The World’s Largest Bird — The 1,800-Pound Vorombe Titan

These giant "dinosaur birds" grew up to 10 feet tall and weighed in at a massive 1,800 pounds.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 26, 2018

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Experts Just Discovered The World’s Largest Bird — The 1,800-Pound Vorombe Titan

These giant "dinosaur birds" grew up to 10 feet tall and weighed in at a massive 1,800 pounds.

By Bernadette Deron • September 26, 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