Off the Coast of Thailand, a New Species of Pearl Oyster was Discovered
Oysters are renowned across the world for being associated with exquisite jewels and having aphrodisiac properties, making them a symbol of excellent eating and wealthy…
Plants and Animals
Fly Into The Sky With The Drone Photo Awards 2022 Winners
Drones have made it possible for humans to fly through the air and receive a close-up view of some of Earth’s most breathtaking—and occasionally dangerous—natural…
A Giant Centipede That Choked To Death on North America’s Rarest Snake
The rim rock crowned snake (Tantilla oolitica), the rarest snake in North America, was just seen for the first time in four years. Sadly, the…
Unusual Dinosaur Fossilization Indicates Epic Fossil Hiding Inside Rock
Each year, thousands of volunteers participate in paleontological digs in the pursuit of a brand-new dinosaur species. Teri Kaskie may have accomplished that when she…
On British and Irish Islands, Rare Wild Ancestors of Feral Pigeons Have Been Discovered
Rare colonies of the wild ancestors of ordinary domestic and feral pigeons have been discovered by researchers led by members of Oxford University’s Department of…
Large Invasive Mammals Can Be Fought Off by Genetically Enhanced Biocontrols, Study Finds
On native plants and animals, invasive alien mammals can have disastrous effects that result in the extinction of entire species and significant environmental change. Researchers…
2/3 of the Species Involved in the Global Shark Fin Trade are at Risk of Extinction, According to New Research
According to new research, the sharks that live closest to our coastlines may pose the greatest threat to conservation because more than 70% of species…
Eight-Year-Old Makes Important Finding About Ant-Wasp Collaboration
When Hugo Deans were just 8 years old, he saw what he initially believed to be seed surrounding an ant colony. Hugo’s father Andrew is…
Are Avocados Really Called That Because of Testicles?
This week, a Tweet promoting the word “avocado’s” testicular roots received some attention, and of course, our eyes perked up. Who doesn’t like a fun…
The Cause Of Australia’s Enormous Extinct “Demon Ducks of Doom” May Be known
The Dromornis stirtoni, possibly the largest bird to have ever existed, went extinct 7 million years ago, but its bones have revealed the fatal flaw…
Massive, 500,000-Year-Old Elephant Tusk Found in Southern Israel
There is an ancient elephant cemetery in southern Israel, next to the kibbutz of Revadim. Back then, there were just the occasional early human hunting…
Watch as a Zoo Gives Its Animals Mirrors For Self-Expression and Entertainment
Australia’s Werribee Open Range Zoo is exposing some of its animals to their own reflections during mirror week. The encounter will pique the interest of…
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