When infection strikes, most animals run a fever to fight back, but a group of European tadpoles does something that defies every expectation about how vertebrates survive disease.
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Once abundant in the South China Sea, the Chinese bahaba vanished so thoroughly that scientists struggled to prove it still…
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Scientists have studied Bobcat Cave for decades, yet something pale, eyeless, and unlike any known creature was hiding there the…
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From K-Pop celebrities confronting shark myths off the Korean peninsula to a cliff diver plunging from record heights into shark-infested…
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Thousands of meters beneath the ocean surface, creatures that have never been formally named are vanishing before scientists get the…
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Sturgeon have roamed rivers largely unchanged since the age of dinosaurs, growing large enough to fuel monster legends across continents.…
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While your family winds down at the lake house, something shifts beneath that glassy summer surface. The fish you never…
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Mosquitoes ruin summers and spread disease, but something small and overlooked in your local pond has been waging war on…
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Sharks are moving closer to US shores this summer, and a child bitten in knee-deep water is just one of…
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Normally, when the discovery of a new species hits the headlines, it involves splitting taxonomic hairs between previously established species.…
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Since time immemorial, humankind has wondered about its lineage: where it came from and how it got here. Modern science…
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In Ancient Greek mythology, the chimera was a monstrous creature. It was a mishmash of different animals, some of which…
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The Sea of Galilee has long been known for its proximity to both geopolitical and religious history. It turns out…
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As above, so below. There are patterns in nature that function as fractals, capable of retaining their essence no matter…
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A cottontail rabbit seems like the most delicate, vulnerable creature on Earth until it starts running. Even a seriously bloodthirsty…
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Currently, the planet is undergoing its sixth mass extinction event. While mass extinctions have occurred naturally in the past, this…
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Some say, “As California goes, so goes the nation.” When it comes to animal conservation, however, that principle might apply…
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When we think of Alaska, we typically think of grizzly bears, moose, and harsh tundras—not sharks. However, the icy waters…
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Field expeditions in marine biology can be unpredictable. Sometimes, they yield little more than old barnacles; other times, they result…
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When we think of the fish that inhabit the deep blue sea today, it’s easy to forget that they haven’t…
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Throughout history, humans have often believed they fully understood the world around them. You could travel back 500 years, and…
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Ask anyone who’s had encounters with killer whales, and they will tell you just how smart they are. Orcas are…
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It’s easy to forget about the legion of mysterious creatures that live in the ocean. That is, until you are…
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South Carolina is widely known for its great fishing opportunities. Anglers from all over the state and far beyond enjoy…
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Head under the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, and you will find one of the most beautiful killers in the…
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Our great planet has a monkey island and a snake island, but what about an island chock-full of the most…
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The ability of fish to feel pain has been a long-running debate in the scientific community. On one side, you…
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Recently, people have spotted killer whales engaging in some unique behavior. They are rubbing their bellies along the rocks that…
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The Indian River Lagoon is the most diverse estuary in North America and one of the most diverse areas in…
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With bold black saddles and a calm, unhurried pace, this Pacific coastal shark looks every bit the predator yet surprises…
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It’s hard to deny that humans have spread so far and fast across the planet that our presence has serious…
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It’s a moment every first-time fish owner experiences: you’re excited about your new fish tank and the fish you searched…
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One look at a Portuguese man-of-war in the open water, and you would think it was some kind of singular,…
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Pinnacles National Park was established as a national monument at the turn of the 20th century for good reason. As…
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Montana is one of America’s northernmost states, sharing a border with Canada, which means wintertime is remarkably cold and hostile…
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Every American state experiences winter to some degree, but few bear the brunt of freezing temperatures and environmental shifts like…
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With a head shaped like a mallet and senses that can detect prey buried beneath the seafloor, this apex predator…
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One of the more unique National Parks in the United States is undoubtedly Indiana Dunes National Park. Situated on the…
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There is no doubt about it: the Tennessee River is one of the mightiest rivers in the southeastern United States.…
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The Mississippi River is massive, but one of its major tributaries, the Arkansas River, is no less lengthy. Running 1,469…
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The Ohio River is 981 miles long and flows from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to its mouth on the Mississippi River in…
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Earth is full of bizarre creatures, with more being discovered each year. As documented in the scientific journal Species Diversity in 2024,…
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When it comes to either avoiding predation or hunting through subterfuge, the natural world provides several camouflage strategies. Animals like…
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Not to be confused with Harriman State Park in Idaho, New York State’s Harriman State Park sits on nearly 50,000…
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There aren’t many places on Earth like Death Valley National Park. Located in the barren, inhospitable zone of land that…
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It’s hard to deny that rainforests have a pulse. In fact, it’s so alive that nearly every square inch of…
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Suffice it to say that there are plenty of odd pairings in the natural world. The most unlikely creatures team…