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Top 5 countries known for Anacondas
11+ hour, 34+ min ago (131+ words) Here are the top 10 countries renowned for their anaconda populations, primarily the green anaconda (Eunectes murinus) and other species. The numbers are estimates reflecting the relative abundance in each country. Estimated 900,000 anacondas, the highest concentration globally. They thrive in the…...
Rare Feeders: 10 most fascinating animals that eat seldomly
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (567+ words) There are all kinds of animals on this planet. Even those that do not depend on solid food for sustenance. Here are some animals that rarely eat ... Rare Feeders: 10 most fascinating animals that eat seldomly Olm (Cave Salamander) The olm,…...
History Today: How archaeologists found the world’s largest dinosaur fossil
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5+ mon, 2+ day ago (419+ words) One of the biggest dinosaur fossils, the complete remains of a Tyrannosaurus rex, was found in South Dakota on August 12, 1990. Found in the Hell Creek Formation of South Dakota's Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, this specimen is recognised as the largest…...
White Wonders: 10 animals that are naturally white in colour
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (319+ words) Nature is full of colours. But, while some stand out for their plethora of colours, others are known for their lack of it. Here are some animals that have white fur ... White Wonders: 10 animals that are naturally white in colour…...
Wealthy collectors are splurging on dinosaur fossils. Here's why that is bad news for science
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8+ mon, 3+ week ago (749+ words) A growing number of Tyrannosaurus rex fossils are ending up in private collections instead of museums, raising serious concerns among palaeontologists. With specimens selling for tens of millions, scientists warn that the loss of juvenile fossils is especially damaging to…...
De-Extinction: Scientists Resurrect Dire Wolf that Died 12,500 Years Ago | Vantage with Palki Sharma
9+ mon, 4+ day ago (104+ words) De-Extinction: Scientists Resurrect Dire Wolf that Died 12,500 Years Ago | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G Scientists at the genetics startup Colossal have successfully birthed three dire wolf pups using ancient DNA. The pups contain DNA from dire wolves that went extinct 12,500 years…...
Vantara partners with ACTP to reintroduce 41 extinct-in-the-wild Spix’s Macaws in Brazil
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11+ mon, 2+ week ago (697+ words) The 41 Spix's macaws selected for transfer to Brazil were chosen based on their pedigree and health. The group consisted of 23 females, 15 males, and 3 unsexed juveniles. Some joined the cohort being ... Jamnagar, Gujarat: Declared extinct in the wild in 2000, Spix's macaws…...