Food Shortage Kills Tens of Thousands of Penguins Off African Coast

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Over 60,000 African penguins have starved to death over the course of eight years. A new study documented the penguin colonies off the coast of South Africa, on Dassen Island and Robben Island. The researchers noticed a pattern: breeding penguins starv…

Food Shortage Kills Tens of Thousands of Penguins Off African Coast

Pierre Van ZylPlanet

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Over 60,000 African penguins have starved to death over the course of eight years. A new study documented the penguin colonies off the coast of South Africa, on Dassen Island and Robben Island. The researchers noticed a pattern: breeding penguins starv…

The 4 Horned Sheep That Made a Comeback from Near Extinction

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Just like dogs, there are many breeds of sheep with their own unique characteristics. People tend to imagine sheep as fluffy and white, but they actually come in many shapes and colors. They also come in black, brown, gray, striped, or spotted. They ma…

Rare ‘Pink’ Snowy Owl Spotted in the US

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There are many orange animals on Earth. Some are famous, like the Bengal tiger, and some are more obscure, like the recently discovered Myotis nimbaensis, a species of orange bats. However, most well-known animals are decidedly not that color, nor are …

Rare Purple Princess Crabs Spotted in Thailand

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Crabs are more diverse than most people think. The most well-known ones include the red king crab, brown crab, Dungeness crab, and Mud crab because they appear in popular seafood cuisine. However, crabs can come in a wide variety of colors, sizes, and …

Touching This Caterpillar Could Be Fatal—Here’s Why

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Caterpillars have the reputation of being harmless larvae who have yet to become butterflies and moths. But don’t underestimate these partially developed creatures. They come with their own unique biology, including defenses against predators. This inc…

The Fascinating Way Crows Use Ant Hills as a Cure When They’re Sick

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When ants cover an animal’s body, it’s usually because the creature is dead. But that’s not always the case when it comes to birds. Some species allow ants to crawl over their wings and feathers in a process called anting. Crows in particular are…

Blue Whales Are Going Silent, and Scientists Are Worried — Here’s Why

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Blue whales are the largest animals on the planet. They are powerful swimmers that migrate long distances to feed and breed, and live in every ocean except the Arctic. On average, they live around 80 to 90 years. They are also one of the loudest animal…

Why Drones Are Releasing Thousands of Mosquitoes Over Hawaii’s Islands

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In June, a drone flew over Hawaii and dropped biodegradable pods into the forests. Each pod contained about 1,000 mosquitoes. This may sound like something out of a horror sci-fi movie, but this wasn’t some sort of attack on humans. Firstly, the mosqui…

Canine Hybrid Discovery: Dog-Fox Mix Confirmed in Brazil

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In 2021, an animal was hit by a car and brought to an animal rehabilitation center in Brazil. As they treated it, the veterinarians noticed certain strange behaviors. It looked and barked like a dog but had longer and more pointed ears. However, it ref…

The Surprising Reason Farmers Leave a Lone Tree in Their Fields

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If you visit a farm, you probably expect sweeping fields of growing crops. What you don’t expect is a lone tree towering over them. It looks out of place, like it arrived at a party after it was over. Plus, more land means more produce and more income,…

Solar Eclipse to Bring 6 Minutes of Darkness Over Parts of Earth

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Experts are predicting a historical celestial show for August 2027: a total solar eclipse that can span up to six minutes and 23 seconds. Keep in mind, these events usually last up to three minutes and only show a glimpse of the sun’s corona. But in tw…

Widely Used Weedkiller Chemical Linked to Organ and Gut Damage

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For a long time, glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, was the most infamous herbicide. It is widely used around the world and believed to be harmless. That is, until animal studies linked long-term exposure to digestive issues, and liver and k…

16 of The Drunkest Countries in The World

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Some places just know how to party. Around the world, certain countries have built entire lifestyles around clinking glasses, weekend hangovers, and age-old drinking traditions. Whether it’s wine with dinner, beer at a football match, or shots at a fam…

Is This Frog Real? Viral Image Shows Eyes in Its Mouth

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Nature is full of weird specimens. Animals have developed strange, almost supernatural, abilities to hunt and survive. For example, the star-nosed mole can smell underwater. There are species of flying snakes that glide through the air to catch prey. P…

Ever Seen This Creepy Wall-Clinging Moth? Meet the Kamitetep

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Some bugs make surprisingly good roommates. For example, many species of spiders can work as pest control while keeping to themselves. However, other insects are venomous or enjoy invading food supplies, beds, and house foundations. Phereoeca uterella …

Man Leaps Into Zoo Enclosure to Save Drowning Chimp

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Hollywood’s historical use of chimp “actors” has distorted public perception of these creatures. Make no mistake, chimpanzees are wild animals that should not be underestimated. Over recent years, “domesticated” chimps have made headlines for attacking…

Man Leaps Into Zoo Enclosure to Save Drowning Chimp

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Hollywood’s historical use of chimp “actors” has distorted public perception of these creatures. Make no mistake, chimpanzees are wild animals that should not be underestimated. Over recent years, “domesticated” chimps have made headlines for attacking…

Man Leaps Into Zoo Enclosure to Save Drowning Chimp

Pierre Van ZylPlanet

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Hollywood’s historical use of chimp “actors” has distorted public perception of these creatures. Make no mistake, chimpanzees are wild animals that should not be underestimated. Over recent years, “domesticated” chimps have made headlines for attacking…

One Day, Whales Might Join the Conversation — In Their Own Language

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Sperm whales appear all over the world. They swim in every deep ocean and brave extreme temperatures from the equator to the Arctic and Antarctic. They have massive heads that take up one-third of their body length. Inside are the largest brains in the…

Record-Setting Honeybee Die-Off in the US Destroys 1.6 Million Colonies

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From June 2024 until March 2025, beekeepers witnessed a severe honeybee die-off in the United States. This was found through a survey by Project Apis m. involving 702 respondents who account for about 1.835 million colonies, roughly 68% of the bees in …

The Case For A Meat Tax: Will It Help Or Harm The Environment?

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For almost a decade, experts have hotly debated the implementation of a meat tax. In concept, the tax would be levied on meat and potentially other animal products. The goal is to cover the environmental and public health costs that result from animal …

What Does a Blue Stop Sign Mean?

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People studying for their drivers licenses may be confused when they come across a blue stop sign. But the fact is, most people are when they see them in the United States and other countries. Stop signs have become practically synonymous with red. Aft…

The Dark Side of Dolphins: 8 Surprising Facts

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When it comes to animals in pop culture, sharks are seen as evil and dolphins are seen as friendly. Visually, this is understandable. Dolphins look like they’re smiling and playing. Meanwhile, sharks hunt with rows of jagged teeth and a nose for blood….

This Video Simulates the Terrifying Experience of a Shark Attack

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Sharks are popular animals. Which other creatures are featured for a week annually on the Discovery Channel? They are utterly fascinating to many people, whether they admire them or live in terror of them, or both. Shark tourism is a global industry as…