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From the tiniest insects to the largest land animal on Earth, here are some of the most dangerous and deadly creatures in the world.

32 of the most dangerous animals on Earth

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 A 43-year-old Australian avocado farmer found the fossilized remains of a pterosaur in the Australian outback that scientists now say is a new species of the prehistoric flying reptile which lived alongside the dinosaurs.Kevin Peterson, who reportedly also works as a curator at the Kronosaurus Korner Museum in Richmond, Australia, first discovered bones of the reptile in 2021. Paleontologists announced on Wednesday that the bones found in central Queensland were from a previously unknown species of pterosaur, a giant winged reptile that lived 100 million years ago.Mr Petersen, who has a deep interest in paleontology, found the bones while...

Avocado farmer’s discovery in Australian outback is new species of pterosaur, scientists say

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A tiger shark has surprised Australian scientists on an ocean research trip by regurgitating a spiky land-loving echidna in front of them.Researchers from James Cook University said Thursday that they were tagging marine life on the northeast coast when the three-meter tiger shark they caught vomited a dead echidna — a spiny creature similar to a hedgehog.Nicolas Lubitz said he could only assume the shark gobbled up the echidna — also known as spiny anteaters — while it was swimming in the shallows off the island, or traveling between islands, which the animals are known to do."We were quite shocked at...

Shark spits out land-loving creature in front of shocked scientists

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A landmass which was once home to up to half a million people has been discovered off the coast of northern Australia.The now-submerged continental shelf was a vast, habitable landscape for much of the past 65,000 years, covering some 390,000 square kilometres (around 242,300 miles) – an area bigger than New Zealand The scientists who made the landmark find, led by Kasih Norman of Queensland’s Griffith University, said that the “complex landscape” that existed on the Northwest Shelf of Australia was “unlike any landscape found on our continent today”.And yet, the humans who lived there spoke similar languages and created...

Lost continent 'unlike anything found today' discovered off the coast of Australia

Researchers have identified a new snake species in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia. Named Rhynchocalamus hejazicus, this small snake is notable for its black collar and reddish coloration, which sets it apart from its closest relatives. Additionally, a uniformly black variant of the species, known as the ‘melanistic morphotype,’ has been discovered. Rhynchocalamus hejazicus is prevalent throughout a large area, bridging the distribution gap between the Levant and the coastal regions of Yemen and Oman for the Rhynchocalamus genus.

Mysterious New Snake Species Discovered in Saudi Arabia

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WARNING - GRAPHIC IMAGES: A 15-foot great white shark has washed up along a coastline having been taken down by a giant predator just after it had eaten a dolphin itself

Giant 15ft great white shark eats dolphin before being ripped apart by enormous predator

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Gearhart, OR

A monster fish which looks more like a beached UFO than a worldly creature has washed up on a beach in the US state of Oregon.The 7.3-foot (2.2-metre) creature appeared on the shores of the city of Gearhart last Monday (3 June), leaving onlookers both fascinated and bewildered.“Initially, this large, strange-looking fish was creating quite a stir on social media and though it was stormy, folks were flocking to the beach to see this unusual fish,” Gearhart’s Seaside Aquarium wrote in a Facebook post.News of the extraordinary find soon travelled across the world, reaching New Zealand where researcher Marianne Nyegaard...

Monster found on Oregon beach identified as newly discovered species

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North Carolina, with its diverse ecosystems ranging from coastal plains to mountainous regions, is home to a variety of reptilian species. Among these, several are particularly dangerous due to their venomous bites or aggressive behaviors. Here’s an in-depth look at some of the most deadly reptiles in the state.

Beware the Wild: North Carolina's Deadly Reptiles

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Cancer is a formidable disease that can affect anyone at any age. Early detection is crucial for effective treatment and a better prognosis. However, recognizing the signs and symptoms of cancer can be challenging because they often mimic those of other less serious conditions. This article highlights seven critical signs that may indicate you are living with cancer and underscores the importance of getting tested.

7 signs you may be living with cancer and need to get tested

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Described as “alien-looking,” the fossilized, tentacled organisms are said to date to the catastrophic “Great Dying” event.

Fact Check: 280M-Year-Old, 'Alien-Looking' Fossil Found in Australia?

Reader beware: The longnosed stargazer fish’s stare is about to live rent-free in your head forever. The Untamed Paths, which offers ecological excursions in Singapore, recently posted a video of a rare find from an intertidal exploration. The “uncommon and fascinating sight” of a longnosed stargazer staring up from the sand is downright bizarre.

Spotted in Singapore: This Bizarre Fish Is Our New Nightmare

New York Post

A 15-foot-long great white shark found washed up on a beach in South Africa had just eaten a dolphin — before it was itself ravaged by an even bigger predator, in a first recorded in the region.

The shark was found on Nyara River Mouth on the Eastern Cape on May 29 — after trophy hunters had already illegally stolen its sought-after teeth, according to Marine Biologist Alison Towner.

Photos showed its largely intact carcass on the sand — with another of a “freshly consumed” 6-foot-6 common dolphin that was found “cleanly severed into four pieces” inside the shark, the scientist observed.



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Massive great white shark that had just eaten a dolphin is found torn apart by an even bigger predator

Image shows eerily large octopus purportedly washed ashore and surrounded by shocked locals.

Fact Check: This Giant Octopus Was Photographed on the Coast of Indonesia?

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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Nebraska has been the site of intriguing archaeological discoveries that have raised questions about the region's ancient inhabitants. Skeletal remains found at various locations across the state exhibit physical characteristics distinct from those of Native American populations, suggesting the presence of an unfamiliar group that inhabited the area in the distant past. These remains have been a source of fascination, as they seem to contradict the established historical narratives.

Strange Ancient Human Bones And Artifacts Of An Unknown Lost Civilization Found In Nebraska

The coastal plains of North Carolina are home to a variety of wildlife, including one of the region's most formidable inhabitants: the venomous cottonmouth snake (Agkistrodon piscivorus). Also known as the water moccasin, the cottonmouth is a semi-aquatic pit viper that thrives in the state's wetland areas. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe and informed about this dangerous creature.

Deadly Creatures of North Carolina: Beware the Venomous Cottonmouth in the Coastal Plains

The Guardian

The founder of the Seahorse Trust explains how his life-long fascination with the enigmatic creatures helped us to understand and protect them

I am so obsessed with seahorses, I had 26 tanks full of them in my home

A-Z-Animals

Sharks have lived for more than 400 million years and thousands of species have gone extinct across that time. Today’s sharks are pretty crazy. Just consider that the whale shark can measure up to 60 feet in length yet survives nearly entirely on tiny plankton! Or look at hammerhead sharks that have 360-degree vision thanks […]

The 10 Craziest Prehistoric Sharks

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A giant species of fish that was first discovered seven years ago washed ashore in Oregon last week, according to marine biologists who study the animal. Beachgoers in Gearhart, a small town just south of the Washington border, found the 7.3-foot-long hoodwinker sunfish, also called a mola tecta, on June 3.

A giant 'sunbathing' fish that washed ashore in Oregon turned out to be an unexpected oddity

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The last stand of the wooly mammoth was a sad, sickly affair.
On remote Wrangel Island off the north-east coast of Siberia the last of these once-majestic beasts breathed their final breaths, some 4,000 years ago. For many generations, the wooly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) had been on the decline, isolated on the island for 6,000 years. Dwindling populations led to inbreeding and a lack of genetic diversity that likely made the creatures very unwell indeed.



					
			

But surprising new research has found that this genetic bottleneck is not the reason the last of the mammoths died.
"We can now confidently reject the idea that...

Inbreeding Not to Blame For Wooly Mammoth Extinction, Surprising Study Finds

While the age of dinosaurs may be long gone, these majestic and terrifying creatures continue on today as various bird species. And while the typical cardinal or bluebird doesn’t pose the slightest threat to anyone, many birds are still living up to the legacy of their ancestors. Whether they stand at nine feet tall or […]

7 Deadliest Birds On Earth and What Makes Them So Dangerous

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Scientists Have Identified Australia’s Most Frightening Predator

Kangaroos and wallabies are more fearful of human ‘super predators’ than they are of dogs, devils, or wolves. Australia is devoid of large, fearsome carnivores such...

Scientists Have Identified Australia’s Most Frightening Predator

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