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The Prehistoric Slowness of the Crocodile
5+ hour, 49+ min ago (588+ words) Home " Wildlife " The Prehistoric Slowness of the Crocodile Crocodiles are fascinating creatures, infamous for their stealth and power. Yet, an often-overlooked aspect of these ancient reptiles is their slowness, a characteristic that offers a unique glimpse into their survival and…...
Sneaky tricks, killer toxins and exploding penises: Evolution’s 7 wildest battles for supremacy and survival
9+ hour ago (395+ words) Evolutionary war drives ingenuity at every scale, says Jules Howard nicholas_dale / Getty Images In the natural world, survival isn't just about strength or speed'it's a high-stakes battle of wits, chemistry, and sometimes downright bizarre biology. From cheetahs chasing gazelles across the…...
Why do animals have different pupil shapes?
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (544+ words) Pupil shapes vary widely across the animal kingdom, from the W-shaped pupils of cuttlefish to the bar-like pupils of goats. But why are animal pupils shaped so differently? In a perfect optical system, the shape of the pupil shouldn't matter…...
Just how on Earth are ibex able to scale vertical, sheer cliff faces?The secrets behind their seemingly impossible climbs
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (141+ words) The Alpine ibex's amazing climbing ability is all down to its feet senorcampesino / Getty Images Alpine ibex are renowned for their apparent gravity-defying ability to scale near-vertical surfaces to feed (on plants and salt) and escape predators. The secret to…...
66-Million-Year-Old Fossil Captures Moment of Dinosaur Attack in Montana
21+ hour, 41+ min ago (549+ words) That tooth become the centerpiece of a new study by researchers at Montana State University and the University of Alberta that is offering an unusual glimpse into the life " and possible death " of a dinosaur that once roamed what is…...
Monstrous Dasosaurus leisurely made its way to Brazil from Eurasia, scientists found
12+ hour, 10+ min ago (25+ words) Monstrous Dasosaurus leisurely made its way to Brazil from Eurasia, scientists found'Inbox.lv Monstrous Dasosaurus leisurely made its way to Brazil from Eurasia, scientists found...
An undiscovered biological treasure trove in the Trường Sơn mountain range.
12+ hour, 21+ min ago (996+ words) Phong Nha - Ke Bang is no longer just a "kingdom of caves," but is emerging as one of the most important "biological treasures" in Southeast Asia. Here, every layer of forest, every cave, every stalactite formation is a trace that…...
Buffalo Museum of Science hosts DinoFEST this weekend
15+ hour, 42+ min ago (36+ words) Buffalo Museum of Science hosts DinoFEST this weekend'Yahoo The Buffalo Museum of Science got a little prehistoric Saturday. This weekend is DinoFEST where the museum educates visitors about paleontology, geology, and offers hands on scientific experience....
Newly discovered ‘hell heron’ adds evidence in longstanding dinosaur debate
16+ hour, 26+ min ago (666+ words) The skull cast of the newly unearthed Spinosaurus mirabilis. An illustration of Spinosaurus mirabilis holding its prey. The crest of the newly identified spinosaurid was discovered in Niger. Spinosaurus mirabilis is depicted standing along a river's edge. (CNN) " A fossilized…...
Scientists Unearth Exceptionally Well-preserved Archaeopteryx fossil, Solving the Biggest Mystery of Dinosaur Flight
18+ hour, 45+ min ago (386+ words) Scientists Unearth Exceptionally Well-preserved Archaeopteryx fossil, Solving the Biggest Mystery of Dinosaur Flight'Indian Defence Review A new discovery of a nearly intact Archaeopteryx fossil is providing fresh evidence that may finally settle the long-standing debate over how flight evolved in…...