15 Animals That Went Extinct in the Last Decade
In the last ten years, at least 15 species have officially checked out, never to be seen again. It's ironic to think how ...
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Prehistoric Giants That Would Make Today’s Animals Look Tiny
The world was once home to towering animal giants from the massive short-faced bear to the colossal Paraceratherium a rhino-like giant that dwarfed elephants. These forgotten creatures roamed ancient ...
Rare species — once declared extinct in the wild — rediscovered in French Polynesia
On a small island in the South Pacific Ocean, a rare species once declared extinct in the wild has been rediscovered. Partula ...
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See Stunning Illustrations of Prehistoric Life From One of the Most Renowned Paleoartists in the World
A new book highlights the beautiful work of Jay Matternes, an accomplished artist who drew everything from mammoths to early humans ...
Blobfish, once dubbed 'world's ugliest animal,' named fish of the year in New Zealand
Once dubbed the "world's ugliest animal," the blobfish – scientific name Psychrolutes marcidus – has been named New Zealand's ...
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Startup trying to un-extinct prehistoric mammoth creates ‘Woolly Mouse’
The company’s previous backers include high-profile names ... extinct species such as the dodo and the Tasmanian tiger, in order to restore lost biodiversity. The prospect of reintroducing ...
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De-extinction scientists say these gene-edited ‘woolly mice’ are a step toward woolly mammoths
Scientists at Colossal have been working to “de-extinct” the woolly ... still working to compile the ultimate list,” says Shapiro. The resulting animal should have tusks, a big head, and ...
Previously unknown dinosaur species resembled prehistoric ‘Edward Scissorhands’
With distinctive two-fingered claws, the remains of a previously unknown species of dinosaur suggest it looked like a bizarre mix of sloth, giraffe and cult movie hero Edward Scissorhands, according ...
From the Statesman archives: Zilker Park Great Lawn sits on prehistoric treasures
In the American-Statesman archives we found the previous story on the treasures buried beneath Zilker Park in Austin ...
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Whales: Facts about the largest animals on Earth
Whales are a group of mammals that live in oceans. They include some of the largest animals on Earth. The blue whale is the ...
These 10 Animals Have the Most Powerful Bites on the Planet
Some animals have jaws so powerful they can break bones, crack shells, or even split steel. These beasts use their crushing force to hunt, defend, and survive in the wild. Curious to see which ...