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A rare giant hoodwinker sunfish that washed ashore Gearhart beach in Oregon could be the largest of its species ever sampled.

Gigantic sunfish that washed up on Oregon beach could be the largest of its species ever found

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Spade-toothed whales are the world’s rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. No one knows how many there are, what they eat, or even where they live in the vast expanse of the southern Pacific Ocean. However, scientists in New Zealand may have finally caught a break.

Whale that washed up on New Zealand beach may be world's rarest

Amber is fossilized tree resin. Unlike traditional fossils found on land or in the sea, amber can preserve ancient life forms in incredible detail. It's often considered the "holy grail" of paleontology worldwide. Amber acts like a time capsule, capturing tiny animals, plants and even microorganisms from millions of years...

Australian amber has revealed 'living fossils' traced back to Gondwana 42 million years ago

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Scientists have identified a mystery leviathan found washed up on a New Zealand beach earlier this month as an elusive spade-toothed whale. The species is reportedly so rare no-one’s ever seen one alive, and for years only skeletal remains provided any evidence they actually existed. Locals stumbled on the latest specimen, itself just the sixth to have been documented anywhere in the world, at the mouth of a river in Otago province on the country’s South Island. It’s since been moved to cold storage so that DNA testing could be carried out. Given the 16-foot creature had only recently died, officials hope to dissect the whale for research – an opportunity they’ve described as “huge.” According to the BBC, however, talks will first be held with local Maori communities, for whom whales hold sacred status, before a final decision is made on what to do with the carcass.Read it at BBCRead more at The Daily Beast.

Whale So Rare ‘It’s Never Been Seen Alive’ Washes Up in New Zealand

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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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

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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

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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

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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

"It has these huge fangs, the whole front of the mouth is just giant teeth.”

Giant Ancient Swamp Creature From Lost Supercontinent Of Gondwana Discovered

A mother’s love knows no bounds, regardless of species or habitat. This was beautifully demonstrated by a pygmy blue whale, captured on camera for the first time nursing her calf underwater, as shared by Insider Divers on YouTube. Initially seen swimming alone, the mother whale was later shown with her calf latched onto her, feeding as they journeyed through the waters. The touching footage was filmed off the coast of Timor-Leste in Southeast Asia by a group dedicated to studying blue whales, reports IFL Science.

Researchers capture first-ever underwater footage of blue whale nursing its calf on a 5000 km trip

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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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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

This week, unravel the lives of an extinct human species, discover the oldest known narrative art, learn why Earth’s core is slowing, see operating ants, and more.

Rare fossil discovery sheds light on lives of mysterious human species

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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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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

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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

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Around 518 million years ago, Earth was populated by ancient worm-like creatures, one of which was a sizeable carnivorous worm recently unearthed in fossil form. Timorebestia koprii, these 'terror beasts' measured about 30 centimetres long and were formidable predators in the ancient oceans. Fossils of Timorebestia were discovered in North Greenland, and evidence suggests they preyed on bivalved arthropods known as Isoxys.

Terror Beasts of the Cambrian Seas Discovered in North Greenland

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Has ‘world’s rarest whale’ washed up on a beach? Scientists are scrambling to find out

It’s a creature of the deep so rare that there’s never been a recorded live sighting of it, and since the 1800s only six samples have...

Has ‘world’s rarest whale’ washed up on a beach? Scientists are scrambling to find out

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