Mega Predator from the Cretaceous Period Just Found?
It possessed a jaw and teeth the size of a killer whale, a tail resembling a shark, and a body resembling a Komodo dragon. In…
Plants and Animals
New Gorgeous, Dragon-Like Lizard Species Found in the Tropical Andes
With a length of 1,138 km in the Andes of central Peru, the Huallaga River is the Maraón River’s main tributary and the backbone of…
The Only Frog With True Teeth on its Lower Jaw is a Species Thought to be Extinct
According to a recent study, just one species of the more than 7,000 remaining frogs has real teeth on its lower jaw, ending a long-standing…
Thanks to its “Beeping” Call, Frog with Tapir-Like Nose Found in Amazon Rainforest
There is a little, burrowing frog in Peru’s Comunidad Nativa Tres Esquinas that locals refer to as the “tapir frog” because of its resemblance to…
Strange but Familiar Animals
Despite being extremely peculiar and fascinating, little is known about the indigenous animal life of New Guinea outside of the island. Few Australians have any…
Mummified Ice Age Wolves Reveal the Mysterious Dual Ancestry of Pet Dogs
Researchers have discovered the ancestry of humanity’s closest friend, the domestic dog, thanks to DNA taken from the remains of preserved ancient wolves. Their extensive…
Mummified Baby Woolly Mammoth Discovered By Gold Miners in Canada
Instead of finding real gold on the longest day of the year, miners who were looking for scientific riches did. They discovered a frozen newborn…
Jumping Genes Are Present In both Octopus and Human Brains, and May Have A Surprising Function
Two octopus genomes also contain a family of “jumping genes,” which have been found to perform certain potentially crucial roles in the human genome by…
The Importance of Seagrass to the Future of Planet is far Underestimated
Seagrasses are amazing plants that have adapted to life in the sea. They form vast meadows all over the world, bioengineering their local environments and…
Research Shows That Forest “Degradation” Is Causing a Decline in Bird Populations in Eastern Canada
According to new research led by Oregon State University that quantifies the effects of forest “degradation” on avian habitat, bird species that reside in wooded…
The Choice of Southern Right Whale Habitat is Crucial, According to Biologists, for Ensuring the Safety of Young Calves
It may seem weird to observe one of the largest creatures in the world swimming in shallow, coastal seas that are 30 feet deep while…
Hummingbirds Have the Most Colorful Plumage of All Known Birds
Do you believe a peacock has the most vibrant feathers? Well, reconsider. According to research published in Communications Biology, hummingbirds may have the most vibrant…
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