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An Unlikely Goose Couple Produces Mysterious Hybrid Eggs
When two different species procreate, hybridization is at play. It is a practice that is not uncommon in the wild…
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The New Jellyfish Discovered Off the Coast of Japan
It is estimated that there are between 700,000 and one million creatures living in the ocean. To date, approximately 242,500…
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Why Cockroaches Are the Real Environmental Heroes
Cockroaches are most homeowners’ nightmares. This is because where one is seen, there are more that are hiding in the…
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What Happens When an 18-Foot Python is on the Loose?
Snakes of all varieties are found in communities worldwide. However, when an 18-foot python is on the loose, it can…
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Why Snakes Get “Stuck” Eyecaps (and How to Handle It)
There is a common misconception that snakes can blink. However, given that snakes do not possess eyelids, this is impossible…
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The Texas Lakes With the Most Snakes
Texas is home to 96 species of snakes. Of those 96, 15% are venomous. While this is a small fraction…
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Everything You Never Knew About Megalodon Teeth
Megalodon teeth are the largest of all shark species. With teeth that can measure up to the size of a…
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It’s Illegal to Kill Snakes in This Unique State
Many people have an innate fear of snakes. This fear is an evolutionary one that kept people from being harmed…
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The Curious Reason Binturongs Smell Like Popcorn
Binturongs live in lush, dense forests in Southeast Asia. These bearcat-like animals are surrounded by the sights and smells of…
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Crocodile Hatchlings Ride in Their Mother’s Mouth to Safety
Crocodiles are interesting creatures. They are strong and tough on the outside and can kill with one crunch of their…
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How One Sea Turtle Sparked a Movement Against Plastic Straws
Plastic straws are one of the top contributors of plastic pollution in the oceans. With just 9% of straws capable…
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Why Sharks Have No Bones Despite Their Size and Strength
The evolution of the shark is not what most people would expect. Instead of sharks evolving from a massive predator,…
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This Once-Eradicated Larva is Staging a Comeback
Countless diseases and life-threatening pests have been eradicated worldwide. When what was once eradicated makes a comeback, though, there is…
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Mother Pigeon on New York City’s Pigeon Poaching Problem
Pigeon poaching is a topic many outside New York City may not be familiar with. While pigeons live in nearly…
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Discover the Largest Banded Snake Ever Recorded
There are currently 18 to 19 families of snakes with approximately 2,950 different species. With so many snakes, both on…
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The Future of Bowhead Whales Depends on Us
Bowhead whales are remarkable for their immense size, reaching up to 60 feet in length and weighing as much as…
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What Jackrabbits Really Eat to Survive the Wild
Jackrabbits are not really rabbits at all. Instead, they are hares. These hares, with their long back legs and large…
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New Study Reveals the Surprising U.S. Location Where Sharks Are Now Found
It is not uncommon for great white sharks to be found off the coast of the eastern seaboard. In recent…
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What It’s Really Like to Milk Snakes for Venom
Every year, 5.4 million people are bitten by snakes. While not all of these snakes are venomous, nearly half are.…
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This Massive Funnel-Web Spider Is Named After Chris Hemsworth
Australia is known for its deadly creatures of unusual size. From the saltwater crocodile to the box jellyfish and even…
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Why Ticks Are Thriving in Places They’ve Never Been Before
America has a tick problem. While the overall number of ticks may not be increasing annually, the species of ticks…
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Why This Venomous Spider is Expanding Into the Northern U.S.
News that a venomous spider is expanding its territory can be concerning. No one wants to be a victim of…
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What to Do if You Find a Spider in Your Grapes
In 2023, a woman posted a video to TikTok that showed a black widow in her manager’s plastic container of…
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The Dark Side of the Betta Boom: How Popularity Fuels Inhumane Breeding Practices
Bettas have become one of the most popular fish for first-time fish owners to purchase. Much of this has to…
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This Is When Black Bears Are Active in North Carolina
It is getting to be that time of year when hiking boots are laced up and the great outdoors are…
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Why Ronan the Sea Lion Wins the Rhythm Battle Every Time
Tapping a toe to the beat is something people do unconsciously. Parrots and monkeys have even been known to have…