In a remarkable discovery that spans millennia and continents, an international team of researchers has uncovered over 260 matching dinosaur footprints in what is now Brazil and Cameroon. These footprints, dating back to the Early Cretaceous period, offer an intriguing glimpse into an era when dinosaurs thrived on a vast...

Matching dinosaur footprints on different continents trace their global travels

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Anyone living in alligator or crocodile territory knows about the vicious speed of surprise attacks. Using caution around the water’s edge and protecting any pets becomes paramount. However, even when locals and visitors exercise caution, it doesn’t always help prevent attacks. And unlike attacks from other predators (like bears), there does not appear to be […]

Meet ‘Gustave’ — The World’s Most Dangerous Crocodile with 200+ Rumored Kills

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A dog has successfully bred with a fox to create a hybrid animal in a rare scientific discovery from Brazil.In 2021, an animal was brought to the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul veterinary hospital after it was struck by a car.The breed of the female was unable to be identified by staff, as she appeared to have the physical characteristics of both a dog and a fox.Their confusion led to the arrival of scientists from surrounding universities who analysed the genetics of the animal in order to determine what she was.Sadly, she died in early last year of...

A dog has successfully bred with a fox to create a rare hybrid

The fossil of Gaiasia jennyae, a large prehistoric predator with a unique skull shape, was discovered in Namibia. It reveals significant details about the ecosystems near the poles 300 million years ago, showing how this species thrived in a cold swamp environment. Researchers have discovered the fossil of a giant,...

“Really Shocking” – Researchers Discover Unusual Giant Swamp Creature From Before the Dinosaurs

The Bluegill vs Ocean Sunfish are two species often mistaken for each other. These fish are two distinct species, despite this common belief. There are some key differences, with habitat, species-specific traits, colors, size, and diet marking some of the most significant differences. Before we jump in, it is important to note the two distinct […]

Bluegill vs Sunfish: The 5 Key Differences Explained

Interesting Engineering

The five massive footprints dwarf human feet and likely belonged to a sauropodomorpha dinosaur, according to a paleontology expert.

Little girl discovers 200 million-year-old dinosaur footprints during beach walk

Mississippi State

One way Eddie Templeton likes to spend time outdoors is by searching for fossils in rural Mississippi. Templeton recently made an incredible discovery—a 7-foot-long fully intact Columbian mammoth tusk, an “extremely rare find for Mississippi.”. “Earlier this week our . . . scientists received a message about a...

Man Makes a Truly Mammoth Discovery in Mississippi

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It was set to become jewelry before researchers realized its true identity.

This Beautiful “Plant” Trapped In Amber Turned Out To Be A Dinosaur Tail

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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

The Guardian

Brittany Lacayo clinches Guinness World Record mark with tongue wider than a hockey puck and as wide a credit card

Her unusually wide tongue was once her secret. Now it’s given her a world record

When you envision the picturesque landscapes of Rhön, a broad expanse of rolling hills and forests in central Germany, springs might not be the first thing to come to mind in the context of global conservation. However, for Stefan Zaenker, a conservation officer for the state of Hesse, these...

Springs are crucial habitats that are overlooked in conservation efforts

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Due to its extreme isolation, Patagonia has become an epicentre of weirdness. From jaw-dropping ice fields and stunning glacial lakes to out of this earth’s "light", Patagonia region displays tje mysterious "light of dawn" shows every night. This region boasts a range of natural phenomena sure to amaze and amuse the travelers from around the world.

Why Patagonia is The End of the Earth? Alien Abduction Hotspot (Maybe)

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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A team of archaeologists recently excavated the first well-preserved mastodon bones ever found in Iowa, including the prehistoric animal's skull.

Huge 13,600-year-old mastodon skull and bones unearthed in Iowa

Think about the word “love.” It is used in a diverse array of contexts, including the adoration of a significant other, the innate love of a child, or even an unconditional affection for nature. However, have you ever wondered about the science behind this myriad of emotions?. Using...

Where does love live in the brain?

How scary would it be to walk through a massive tunnel, and notice its walls and ceiling are marked with deep scratches and gouges? I would be pretty scared. However, not if I learned that this enormous underground passage was not the work of humans, but ancient giant sloths. Yup, sloths. Pretty cool, right? These vast tunnels, which were entirely made by prehistoric sloth creatures, can be found in South America. So, let’s learn a little bit more about these tunnels made by sloths.

These Huge Tunnels In South America Were Entirely Made by Sloths

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

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An amateur fossil hunter found a mammoth tusk in a Mississippi creek. It's the first tusk from a mammoth found in the state, and experts are excited.

An amateur fossil hunter found a 7-foot-long mammoth tusk that's thousands of years old — take a look

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New York Post

This was a discovery they could really sink their teeth into.

A rare smalltooth sawfish, considered a “prehistoric” shark relative with an eye-popping 32 teeth affixed to its exterior, was recently spotted in Florida.

A team from the University of North Florida’s Shark Biology program — exploring the St. Mary’s River, which runs from Florida to Georgia — happened upon the distinct 10-foot creature, which is part of a critically endangered species that evolved from primitive sharks now extinct. 

“It was the heaviest thing I’d pulled on a drum line. When I pulled it, I was thinking: ‘Wouldn’t it be funny if it...

‘Prehistoric’ shark relative with 32 exterior teeth discovered in Florida

Frogs are fascinating creatures, known very well for their unique (yet, iconic) hopping movements and distinct croaking sounds. What can set frogs apart from other animals in the animal kingdom is their ecological role. In many different kinds of environments, frogs act as important indicators of environmental health. And they thrive anywhere from the lush […]

22 Most Incredible Frogs Throughout the World

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New dinosaur was a T. rex cousin and has a protruding 'eyebrow'

In the fascinating world of dinosaurs, theropods from the Mesozoic Era hold a special place. These large creatures, predecessors of modern birds, are comparable to the...

New dinosaur was a T. rex cousin and has a protruding 'eyebrow'

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