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Washington Is Now Officially The First State To Allow “Human Composting” In The U.S.

Proponents of the process assert that this method is a more sustainable alternative to burials and cremations.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 23, 2019

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Washington Is Now Officially The First State To Allow “Human Composting” In The U.S.

Proponents of the process assert that this method is a more sustainable alternative to burials and cremations.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 23, 2019

Meet The Indian Giant Squirrel That Looks Like A Dr. Seuss Concoction

Three feet long from tip to tail, the Indian giant squirrel or Malabar squirrel is known for its vivid coat that's driven the internet nuts.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 21, 2019

Meet The Indian Giant Squirrel That Looks Like A Dr. Seuss Concoction

Three feet long from tip to tail, the Indian giant squirrel or Malabar squirrel is known for its vivid coat that's driven the internet nuts.

By Erin Kelly • April 21, 2019

Scientists Are Outraged By This Fossil Hunter Selling Baby T-Rex Bones On Ebay

Self-proclaimed fossil hunter Alan Detrich has sold such finds online before. Back in 2000, he listed a near-complete T. rex skeleton on eBay for over $5 million.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 18, 2019

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Scientists Are Outraged By This Fossil Hunter Selling Baby T-Rex Bones On Ebay

Self-proclaimed fossil hunter Alan Detrich has sold such finds online before. Back in 2000, he listed a near-complete T. rex skeleton on eBay for over $5 million.

By Natasha Ishak • April 18, 2019

Meet The Armadillo Lizard: A Mini-Dragon That Curls Up Like An Armadillo

Discover why the armadillo lizard (Ouroborus cataphractus) is one of the most unique creatures on Earth — and why that's caused the species to become threatened.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 15, 2019

Meet The Armadillo Lizard: A Mini-Dragon That Curls Up Like An Armadillo

Discover why the armadillo lizard (Ouroborus cataphractus) is one of the most unique creatures on Earth — and why that's caused the species to become threatened.

By Natasha Ishak • April 15, 2019

Meet The Chinese Water Deer: The “Vampire Deer” That Grows Fang-Like Tusks Instead Of Antlers

Despite its name, Chinese water deer are found across Europe and possess remarkable survival tactics that allow them to thrive in varied climates.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 15, 2019

Meet The Chinese Water Deer: The “Vampire Deer” That Grows Fang-Like Tusks Instead Of Antlers

Despite its name, Chinese water deer are found across Europe and possess remarkable survival tactics that allow them to thrive in varied climates.

By Natasha Ishak • April 15, 2019

Remains Of Suspected Rhino Poacher Found After He Was Trampled By An Elephant And Eaten By Lions

South African park rangers found but the skull and pants of the unfortunate poacher after his family contacted authorities on a tip from his accomplices.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 15, 2019

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Remains Of Suspected Rhino Poacher Found After He Was Trampled By An Elephant And Eaten By Lions

South African park rangers found but the skull and pants of the unfortunate poacher after his family contacted authorities on a tip from his accomplices.

By Natasha Ishak • April 15, 2019

Some Very Brave Smugglers Stole So Many Komodo Dragons That The Island Is Being Closed To Visitors

Smuggled Komodo dragons either become exotic pets for the rich or are killed for their unique medicinal properties.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 3, 2019

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Some Very Brave Smugglers Stole So Many Komodo Dragons That The Island Is Being Closed To Visitors

Smuggled Komodo dragons either become exotic pets for the rich or are killed for their unique medicinal properties.

By Natasha Ishak • April 3, 2019

False Reports Claim That Wildlife Poachers In Kenya Could Face The Death Penalty

Last year, reports said that Kenya announced that it would use the death penalty for illegal poaching. Here's how and why those reports were wrong.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 2, 2019

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False Reports Claim That Wildlife Poachers In Kenya Could Face The Death Penalty

Last year, reports said that Kenya announced that it would use the death penalty for illegal poaching. Here's how and why those reports were wrong.

By All That's Interesting • April 2, 2019

Animal Advocates Release Video Of Andrew Renner And Son Owen Killing Black Bear And Cubs

Andrew Renner and his son, Owen, were recorded while killing a mother bear and her cubs in Alaska as they were hibernating.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 1, 2019

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Animal Advocates Release Video Of Andrew Renner And Son Owen Killing Black Bear And Cubs

Andrew Renner and his son, Owen, were recorded while killing a mother bear and her cubs in Alaska as they were hibernating.

By Natasha Ishak • April 1, 2019

Amphibian Doomsday Fungus Batrachochytrium Dendrobatidis Is ‘The Most Deadly Pathogen Known To Science’

The insidious pathogen invades a frog's skin cells, and quickly begins multiplying. The animal's skin begins to peel off, and it grows weary, and dies — but not before spreading.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 29, 2019

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Amphibian Doomsday Fungus Batrachochytrium Dendrobatidis Is ‘The Most Deadly Pathogen Known To Science’

The insidious pathogen invades a frog's skin cells, and quickly begins multiplying. The animal's skin begins to peel off, and it grows weary, and dies — but not before spreading.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 29, 2019