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01/12/2024
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By Zoey Sky
Experts discover “terror beast” fossils in Greenland that are over half a BILLION years old
Researchers have discovered the fossils of a fascinating “terror beast” marine worm. Data from the preserved fossils revealed that the underwater creature had a giant jaw and dominated the seas more than 500 million years ago. The research team found the fossils of the newfound species of carnivorous worm Timorebestia koprii (T. koprii) or “terror beast” in northern Greenland. Details […]
03/01/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Experts think there are more GIGANTIC ANIMALS on Earth yet to be discovered
Back in 2020, experts first laid eyes on what may be the longest animal ever discovered. Researchers reported that they found a roughly 150-foot-long (45-meter) siphonophore in a deep-sea canyon off the Australian coast. Because experts didn’t discover siphonophores until recently, it’s possible that there are more giant animals left to discover. Large animals from the ocean and on land […]
01/06/2023
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By Zoey Sky
“Mermaid” mummy in Japan could be a terrifying monkey-fish hoax, researchers say
Mermaids have fascinated people through various forms of media like books, movies and TV shows since the mythical creatures first became popular. They are usually portrayed as beautiful women with fish-like tails. But in Japan, one mermaid mummy looks nothing like the mermaids in pictures. According to Japanese researchers, the 300-year-old mermaid could have been […]
07/23/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Drowning in plastic: Hermit crabs are turning plastic waste into homes that are killing them
More than half a million hermit crabs in the Indian and Pacific Oceans are dying because they mistake plastic waste for a home, according to a study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials. Australian and British researchers found that around 508,000 hermit crabs have died taking shelter inside plastic waste on Cocos (Keeling) Island, an Australian […]
03/12/2021
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By Zoey Sky
Study shows cuttlefish can also pass “marshmallow test” designed for children
It’s a well-known fact that dogs and primates are some of the most clever animals on the planet. Dolphins are also known for their intelligence. But according to an interesting study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, cephalopods like cuttlefish can give other smart creatures a run for their money. Researchers reported that cuttlefish can […]
02/26/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Fascinating video shows humpback whales using “bubble-net fishing” to catch their prey
A team led by researchers at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH Manoa) has video-recorded humpback whales attempting to catch prey in the water near Alaska. The humpback whales can be seen swimming in a circular pattern while blowing bubbles to create a “net” and encircle their prey. This technique is called bubble-net fishing and is usually done with more […]
11/02/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Octopuses taste with their tentacles – scientists show how
The unique appearance and abilities of octopus tentacles have left scientists scratching their heads for decades. Previous research shows that the suction cup-covered tentacles are essential for foraging, but few studies looked at them on a molecular level. Now, a new study shows that these tentacles have minds of their own. In a recent report, researchers from Harvard […]
10/28/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
North Atlantic right whales “whisper” to protect young calves from predators
A recent study published in Biology Letters found that North Atlantic right whales produce “whisper-like sounds” when communicating with their calves to avoid attracting predators. Researchers from Syracuse University, Duke University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration observed that the mothers dramatically toned down an “up call,” which right whales use to communicate with each other, when communicating to their young. […]
08/26/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Amazing aquatic life: Blue-banded sea snakes “breathe” through their heads
Sea snakes, despite their name, still need to surface to get air to breathe. Australian researchers, however, have found one species that has developed an organ that lets it effectively “breathe” underwater for a limited time. Blue-banded sea snakes (Hydrophis cyanocinctus) are aquatic reptiles that can reach up to around 5 feet or 1.5 meters in length. Endemic […]
02/22/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Jaws on the beachfront: North Carolina man finds palm-sized MEGALODON tooth buried on the shore
A typical beach stroll usually ends with someone finding a few pretty seashells, coral fragments and colorful beach glass. One man, however, found something prehistoric after going on what was supposed to be an ordinary beach stroll with his family. According to Harvey Wall, he and his family were looking for seashells when he spotted […]
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