Columbus, OH

High up on the Tibetan Plateau, inside the Baishiya Karst Cave, unfolds a fascinating ancient human survival story. A recent study reveals that the Denisovans, an extinct human species, called this place home for countless millennia. Other than their notable genetic contributions to modern humans, very little is known about...

Mysterious Denisovan species of humans lived undisturbed in the mountains for 160,000 years

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Primary school geography paints such a neat picture of the world.It tells us, for example, that there are seven continents on Earth, but the truth is far more complex.Researchers are constantly encountering lost landmasses that constitute important pieces in the puzzle of our planet’s geological past.Now, a whole new continent has been found lurking beneath the icy waters of the northern Atlantic Ocean.The discovery was made around the Davis Strait, a large stretch of water located between Canada’s Baffin Island and Greenland.The strait was formed millions of years ago when the tectonic plates between the two islands shifted, reconfiguring the...

Scientists have just discovered a brand new continent

Gloucester, MA

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Blue whales are the largest animals on Earth, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Largest animal on Earth seen off the coast of Massachusetts in rare double sighting

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The color blue is a very common favorite color for humans, but it is not seen in plants and animals very often. According to scientists from the University of Adelaide in Australia, this is partially because a true blue color or pigment doesn’t really exist in nature. Organisms that appear blue must absorb very small amounts of energy, while reflecting high-energy blue light. Since penetrating the molecules that are capable of absorbing this energy is a complex process, the color blue is less common than other colors in the natural world.

Why blue animals are so rare in nature

A-Z-Animals

Since our planet’s living conditions changed throughout existence, living animals adapted to this change or went extinct. Some animals have managed to adapt for millions of years and still exist today. What are the 13 oldest animal species still living on Earth? 13 Oldest Living Animals on Earth These are 13 of the oldest animal […]

The 13 Oldest Animal Species Still Living on Earth in 2024

Texas State

Officials are warning that as floods in areas like streets and drainage canals recede, crocodiles are likely to turn up and sightings will increase.

At least 200 crocodiles crawl into cities as heavy rains hit northern Mexico near Texas

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Oklahoma State

The alligator gar are fearsome fish in terms of size and appearance. Their scientific name is Atractosteus spatula and they are among the largest freshwater fish on the planet. They are the largest of all the gar species of fish. These awesome creatures have been on Earth since the late Jurassic period – that’s at […]

The Largest Alligator Gar Ever Caught in Oklahoma

These giant freshwater crabs might just be your new Roman Empire. Archaeologists studying Trajan’s Forum, a historical Roman ruin site, in 2005, discovered an ancient crab species, Potamon fluviatile. The only freshwater crab species indigenous to Italy, researchers suspect that they’ve been around the region since ancient times — far before it was known for gelato and pasta.

Giant, ancient crabs live beneath Rome, and conservationists have their backs: 'They deserve to be saved'

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

The Independent

A new species of plant-eating dinosaur that was as big as a male American bison roamed the Isle of Wight around 125 million years ago, analysis suggests.The specimen, unearthed in the cliffs of Compton Bay, represents the most complete dinosaur discovered in the UK in a century with 149 bones in total, researchers said.Comptonatus chasei, named after late fossil hunter Nick Chase and the place where it was found, would have been a hefty dinosaur, weighing as much as an African elephant.It belongs to a group of herbivorous dinosaurs known as iguanodontians, large, bulky creatures often described the “cows of...

‘Most complete dinosaur’ in a century unearthed in the Isle of Wight

One of the most significant shipwreck finds of recent times was made in an ostensibly unlikely place: a southwest African desert.The Bom Jesus (The Good Jesus), a Portuguese ship, set sail for India from Lisbon on 7 March, 1533, when it got caught up in a devastating storm.The vessel, which was laden with treasures, seemed to disappear without a trace until, in 2008, its remains were finally discovered along with around $13 million-worth of gold coins.It was unearthed by diamond miners in a desert on the coast of Namibia, who had drained a man-made lagoon in the area.Dr Dieter Noli,...

Long-lost ship packed with gold discovered in the African desert

Ever wondered about the ocean's quirkiest resident? Meet the Ocean Sunfish, also known as Mola Mola. This fascinating creature holds the title of the heaviest bony fish, tipping scales at over 2,200 pounds. With its peculiar shape, resembling a giant floating head, the Ocean Sunfish often leaves people scratching their heads. But what makes this fish so unique? For starters, it can grow up to 10 feet long and 14 feet tall, including its fins. Despite its size, it primarily dines on jellyfish. Sunfish are also known for their sunbathing habits, often seen basking on the ocean's surface. Intrigued yet? Dive into these 15 facts to learn more about this gentle giant of the sea.

15 Facts About Ocean Sunfish

In a fascinating discovery, researchers have captured footage of a blue whale nursing its calf underwater. This project reveals the intimate family lives of these majestic creatures. The footage provides new insights into blue whale behaviors and life patterns. It offers researchers a rare glimpse into the hidden world of...

First ever footage of a blue whale nursing its calf captured

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Animals here have found a way to live without sunlight.

Bizarre Sea Pig Spotted At Chile’s Deepest Seeps 2,836 Meters Below The Sea

Our Editor-at-Wild spots leopards at Suján Jawai tented camp. Set deep within the bewitching Rajasthan wilderness, against a dramatic backdrop of granite hills and kopjes, dated over 850 million years old, is Suján Jawai, a luxurious Relais & Châteaux tented camp from which you can discover the wonderful wildlife of this unique region. From here you can go on 4×4 and horseback safaris, race camels, visit local villages, try your hands at ancient artisanal crafts – and even spot a leopard, if you’re lucky.

Spotting Leopards In The Rajasthan Wilderness

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

The Ursula K. Le Guin Literary Trust has announced the shortlist for the third annual Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction. The Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction is an annual $25,000 cash prize given to a writer for a single work of imaginative fiction. The award is intended to recognize those writers Le Guin spoke of in her 2014 National Book Awards speech—”realists of a larger reality, who can imagine real grounds for hope and see alternatives to how we live now.”

Here’s the shortlist for the 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction.

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How the Continual Movement of Wildlife Regulates the Natural World

Each night, as the line that separates day from night sweeps across the face of the ocean, a vast wave of life rises from the ocean’s...

How the Continual Movement of Wildlife Regulates the Natural World

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