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Scary 'sparks' in the ocean
Oceanography

Scary 'sparks' in the ocean

Fire urchins, also known as red porcupines, have the scientific name Fire Sea urchin, they are the ones

December 17, 2018
Diodon hystrix hedgehog
Oceanography

Diodon hystrix hedgehog

Diodon hystrix hedge fish swim slowly even though they beat the fins very quickly. Normally the thorns all over their bodies lay pressed against their bodies, but when t…

December 17, 2018
Finding toys in ancient times
Archeology

Finding toys in ancient times

British archaeologists have discovered a proof that children in ancient times loved toys as much as children today.

December 17, 2018
When did platypus appear?
Archeology

When did platypus appear?

According to a new fossil research project, Australia's platypus may have appeared longer than people thought. The origin of this species may stem from the period of din…

December 17, 2018
Animals can lose their lives due to labor
Animal world

Animals can lose their lives due to labor

Imagine a woman giving birth to a child weighing 24 pounds, 3 times heavier than the average baby's average weight. However, this is normal for Kiwi birds.

December 16, 2018