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Strange creatures do not have both anus and anus, but survive for over 500 million years
What mechanism helps this worm survive? That's what surprised scientists.
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Animal 'suffering' after hibernation
Many animals, especially those in cold countries, are forced to hibernate to survive the harsh weather. Spring comes, they wake up, and once again have to change their l…
Animal world
Miracle: Dead 4-hour pig brain is revived
Researchers claim to have restored the function of a dead pig's brain for four hours, promising new solutions for humans.
Animal world
5 stories proving 'anus' may be the weirdest thing in the animal world
Have you ever imagined a day when you were no longer ... anal? Probably terrible. But looking at the creatures below, that terror is much more.
Animal world
Dolphins can emit hundreds of different cries
New research shows that the Araguaia river dolphin has a very diverse and complex communication system.
Animal world
Haunting behind the whimsical white swan nest
White swans nest, lay eggs on an unusual nest.
Animal world
Rhino was born with the first artificial insemination method in the United States
This is the first time a rhino was born with artificial insemination and the Miami Zoo is celebrating this rare event.
Animal world
The most meek animal on the planet
No one else is the owl. With nocturnal lifestyles, not only are the superior predatory birds, owls are always a mysterious animal.
Animal world
Scientists discovered poisonous frogs with glowing bones through the skin
Deep in the Atlantic Ocean, the Brazilian region is home to the strange, bright and glowing little frogs.
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Thousands of emperor penguins in Antarctica disappeared after a night
Thousands of young penguins drowned when the typhoon caused a massive collapse of the Antarctic ice sheet, leading to the disappearance of the world's second largest pen…
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Video: The world's highest poisonous snake species likes to move like a caterpillar
Instead of crawling like other snakes, the moving cobra moves in a straight line, looking like a giant worm.
Animal world
This cute reindeer seaweed reindeer is hiding a heartbreaking truth
They're already hungry - scientists concluded that.
Animal world
Africa's most bizarre fox: Cute to beat but even hunted newspapers
This animal has only two distinct populations, one living in the South, and one in East Africa.
Animal world
Uncover 3 strange eyes in Northern Australia
Rangers near Darwin in northern Australia found a monstrous snake on the side of the road. This snake has three eyes instead of two.
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Strange light causes confusion in the sky of China
Strange light and shape changes constantly appear in the sky of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China causing confusion among people.