Thousands upon thousands of giant cockroaches skitter around a house. They’re breeding out of control, their numbers increasing day by day. This isn’t some nightmarish pest infestation scenario, though. It was one dubious character’s illegal moneymaking scheme. Australian police recently pulled the biggest exotic insect seizure in the country’s history. They confiscated an absolutely mindblowing …
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Space is not the place to be. Unless you’re an alien, no living thing can withstand the horrible conditions of the void. Or so you might think. As it turns out, though, there are plenty of creatures that are perfectly fine with a trip to the orbit – or even long-term exposure to the vacuum …
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The streetlights turn red, bathing the dark street in an eerie crimson glow. From the blackness of the night, bats soon begin to dart back and forth between the shadows. You might think Dracula himself is about to appear and sink his teeth into your neck. But don’t worry, there are no vampires around. You’re …
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Bees are both valuable and terrifying. On one hand, they make honey and pollinate plants; on the other, they’ll sting you if you get too close to their hive. And avoiding that hive isn’t always easy. Bees can nest in surprising places, like trees, holes in the ground, old couches, your bedroom walls… Even if …
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Punta Marina is something you might consider a beach paradise. The Italian seaside town has it all: miles of sand for sunbathing, warm and shallow waters for swimming, and comfy resorts for sleeping. It’s also home to colorful peacocks. Hordes upon hordes of peacocks. What began as one person’s exotic pets has become a townwide …
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You can have the best of intentions, but the way you go about achieving them can spoil the whole thing. This Massachusetts woman’s case is a prime example of that. Rebecca Woods has been sentenced to prison for her actions while protesting a friend’s eviction. During the incident, she assaulted several police officers. Her weapon …
Do you think you know all the weird animal behaviors on this list? Like punching octopuses? Dolphins Use “Names” Studies on Bottlenose dolphin show they use signature whistles that function like names Each dolphin has a unique whistle They respond specifically when their “name” is played back Suggests a level of self-awareness and social complexity …
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Hearing is an essential sense for us humans. It’s even more so for many animals who rely on their hearing to score their meals or avoid becoming meals themselves. As such, it’s no wonder that there are some freaky-deaky ears out in nature. But the most fascinating thing about those ears is that they’re not …
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The stereotypical cocaine user is a jittery, overenergized mess that just wants to go, go, go. As it turns out, that’s a very accurate description of the drug’s effects. At least if the one taking it is a salmon. Biologists are concerned about the effects of various drugs on wildlife. It sounds crazy, but medicine …
You’re probably aware that a lot of things we “know” about dinosaurs aren’t exactly true. Our perception of these ancient reptiles is colored by misunderstandings, outdated ideas, and popular media. But then there are some real facts about dinosaurs that seem like they couldn’t possibly be true. Yet, they are. Let’s take a look at …
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