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Tiny elephant shrew discovered after 50 years of disappearance
Scientists have found tiny Somali elephant shrews in Djibouti, more than 50 years after the species was thought to have disappeared.
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Two men go fishing and catch a giant oarfish
Two Australian men have caught a giant oarfish - one of the world's rarest fish - in the Top End.
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Flock of 50 rare and mysterious parrots discovered in Australia
Indigenous rangers in Western Australia have discovered a colony of 50 night parrots, one of Australia's rarest and most mysterious birds.
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Discovery of organisms that can transmit cancer
This strange creature can develop tumors on its own if it eats too much, and then pass them on to other individuals.
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Giant baby penguin causes 'waves' on social networks
A giant penguin named Pesto is becoming famous and going viral on social media thanks to his unusually large body.
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How rare are albino crocodiles?
Albino crocodiles are considered extremely rare and scientists estimate there are only about 100 to 200 albino crocodiles in the world.
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The amazing weasel must have sex or it will die.
Ferrets, also known as ferrets. In this species of ferret, when in heat, the females must have a 'husband', otherwise they will die in pain and swelling.
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Extremely venomous cobra species distributed in Vietnam
In Vietnam, there are 4 species of cobras, all of which possess deadly venom.
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Can animals heal themselves?
Explore the self-medicating abilities of animals, from chimpanzees eating bitter leaves to caterpillars foraging for poisonous plants. Could these behaviors hold the sec…
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Could 20 pitbulls survive for a week if placed in the African savannah?
Releasing 20 Pitbulls into the African savannah and whether they can survive for a week is a complex question that depends on many factors.
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Canadian super pigs may invade the US
New research by scientists shows that super feral pigs in Canada have a high possibility of spreading into South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota, causing bi…
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The chicken breed that symbolizes royal power 'laugh' like a human
For Eastern people, the sound of a rooster crowing is a very familiar sound signaling the beginning of a new day. This sound is thanks to the special biological system o…
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How did the fish sent into space by China adapt?
Four zebrafish are doing well after nearly a month in space on China's Tiangong space station, but they are showing signs of disorientation.
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The US offers a reward to anglers who catch invasive silver carp
Tennessee state authorities are willing to pay $100 per tagged carp to the person who catches them to reduce the number of white carp in the wild.
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The 'parachuting beaver' campaign was unexpectedly successful 70 years ago
In the 1940s, experts used a unique relocation method using planes and parachutes to bring beavers to suitable new homes.