How do rabbits transform from fluffy pets to destructive invaders? Rabbits have spread across various countries, often causing severe economic and ecological damage, yet the secret behind their success has remained unclear – until now. An international research team has sequenced the genomes of nearly 300 rabbits from three...

How do domestic rabbits thrive in the wild?

Scientists discovered a new species, Ontocetus posti, showing feeding similarities with the modern walrus and reflecting convergent evolution. This species, adapted to suction-feeding, highlights the role of environmental changes in the evolutionary history of marine mammals, from its migration patterns to its extinction in the face of global cooling. A...

New Species of Extinct Walrus-Like Mammal Discovered in the North Atlantic

When you think about accents, you’d probably consider the charming lilt of an Irish brogue or the smooth drawl of a Southern twang. But have you ever thought that birds might have accents too?. Birds, just like us, have their own unique dialects. This fascinating fact was unveiled by...

Birds have regional accents, just like humans

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A rock that smashed violently into our planet some 66 million years ago changed the course of life on Earth.
The chain reaction of changes across the globe marked the end of days for the giants that roamed. Non-avian  dinosaurs disappeared into the fossil record – but their demise opened the way for other forms of life to rise and thrive.



					
			

Not long after the impact, the earliest ancestors of today's birds emerged. And now, scientists have found traces of the catastrophe in birds' genomes – dramatic changes wrought by the mass extinction event that allowed birds to diversify, becoming the...

Traces of Dinosaur Catastrophe Found in Genes of Today's Birds

Who doesn’t love a good tale about whales? Humpback whales, in particular, continue to astound with each new revelation. Scientists recently discovered that humpback whales are not only capable of using tools but are also adept at creating and altering them to enhance their hunting prowess. This remarkable behavior...

Add humpback whales to the list of animals that build and use tools

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If you are no expert in reptiles, it might be very hard to distinguish alligators from crocodiles, especially when the two species not only look very much alike but also can be spotted in almost the same habitats. Alligators and crocodiles are among the strongest and most terrifying predators in the wild because […]

Can Crocodiles and Alligators Mate?

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While Guinness World Records officially lists the Djoser Step pyramid in Egypt as the world’s oldest pyramid (around 2,630 BC), one paper published in October claimed a layer of the Gunung Padang pyramid in Indonesia was constructed as far back as 25,000 BC – though there has since been doubts as to whether the structure was ever man-made at all.In research led by Danny Hilman Natawidjaja of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences, and published in the journal Archaeological Prospection, the academics write that “the pyramid’s core consists of meticulously sculpted massive andesite lava” and that the “oldest construction” element of...

'World’s oldest pyramid' built 25,000 years ago was not made by humans, archaeologists claim

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

Recently discovered prehistoric wall drawings illustrate a complex relationship between humans and animals deep in the Amazon rainforest, where creatures were treated simultaneously as a source of food and as a supernatural wonder. The artwork was made using red ochre pigments on the rock walls of Cerro Azul, a hill...

Prehistoric Paintings Found in the Amazon Depict Supernatural Figures

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Have you ever considered how a python, after possibly months without feeding, can consume something larger than itself without any adverse effects?. The answer lies in an extraordinary process that scientists from CU Boulder have been investigating. In the first 24 hours after a python devours its massive prey, its...

Pythons can make their heart stronger, and we need to know how

What do you think of when you think about ancient Egyptian mummies? Perhaps your mind takes you back to a school trip to the museum, when you came face to face with a mummified person inside a glass case. Or maybe you think of mummies as depicted by Hollywood, the emerging zombie-like from their sandy tombs with dirtied bandages billowing in the breeze.

The fascinating finds inside the belly of a 3,000-year-old mummified Egyptian crocodile

Over the course of history, Earth has served as a home to many ancient animals long before humans came to dominate. Most of these animals were huge with very unique features. Many such animals fell victim to extinction, but a few were able to evolve into smaller species that adapted to new habitats.  One such […]

Discover the Ancient Elephant With Two Deadly Three Foot Spikes on Its Head

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A tiny creature that lived around half a billion years ago has been found almost perfectly preserved, with one scientist exclaiming his “jaw just dropped” while examining the exceptionally rare fossil.Remains of the larva, about the size of a poppy seed, were unearthed in China with its internal organs almost intact.The larva, named Youti yuanshi, dates back to 520 million years ago, around a time that a large diversity of life began to emerge on Earth, including many major animal groups alive today.The team said this ancient creature “provides key clues” on how modern arthropods – a group of animals...

A 520 million-year-old perfectly preserved creature is set to reveal secrets of evolution

The axolotl is a species of salamander native to Mexico. The word axolotl is pronounced ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl. It belongs to the group of amphibians which includes newts, frogs, and toads. Axolotls are unique, as they do not undergo metamorphosis like other salamanders; instead, they remain in their juvenile form throughout their life. This means that even though […]

Meet The 7 Cutest Axolotls In The World

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Researchers have a new theory to explain how early humans might have used sharpened Clovis points to hunt megafauna, like mammoths and mastodons, around 13,000 years ago. Instead of throwing spears or jabbing at these massive creatures, the researchers suggest that early humans used a less hands-on strategy to hunt. They braced the spear’s butt against the ground, angling the weapon upward to impale charging animals.

Early humans used an interesting technique to hunt big animals

Have you ever wondered what the largest crocodile ever was? Based on fossil evidence, the longest crocodile ever to live was a Sarcosuchus imperator, who measured 40 feet long and weighed 17,600 pounds. The largest one ever officially measured was Lolong, who was a saltwater crocodile that measured 20 feet three inches long and weighed […]

Top 8 Largest Crocodiles Ever

The oldest cave art in the world has been discovered, but scientists don’t think it was humans who did it.Cave paintings dating back 24,000 years have previously been uncovered in Spain. But, in the grand scheme of history, they have been blown out of the water by a discovery made on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.Paintings discovered in a Sulawesi cave are now the oldest known to man, dating back 51,200 years. Their discovery raised questions about the history of human activity on the island and migration more broadly.Advances in technology have now been able to analyse the artwork, which...

Oldest cave art in the world discovered – and it wasn't made by humans

On a tropical island that's part of modern-day Indonesia, archaeologist have uncovered a remarkable find: a bone fragment belonging to an archaic adult hominin that stood a diminutive three and a half feet tall. The discovery and identification of this arm bone, detailed in new study in Nature Communications, reveal...

Scientists Find New Evidence of Hobbit-Like Creatures on Remote Island

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I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

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Tarantulas have beneficial partnerships with other species

A recent study has explored the ecological relationships and evolutionary adaptations of tarantulas, uncovering surprising details about these often-feared spiders. The research revealed that tarantulas frequently...

Tarantulas have beneficial partnerships with other species

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