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Sharks Were Almost Wiped Out By Event Twice as Devastating as the One That Killed the Dinosaurs

Unfortunately, the dinosaurs were far from being the only creatures on Earth that had to face the extreme wrath of nature. Those giant beasts went extinct about 66 million years ago when the Chicxulub impactor (scientists aren’t sure if it…

June 5, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The ‘Chocolate Frog’ is a Newly-Discovered Species That Reminds About the Harry Potter Series

While a lot of people hope to get in contact with extraterrestrial beings willing to reveal to us the secrets of the Universe, our own planet still has plenty of mysteries to unveil. If you’ve also been a fan of…

June 2, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

New England Citizens Must Be Aware of the Ticks’ Return

If you live in the New England region (Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island), you should look out for ticks, as the tiny parasitic arachnids are back in business after a while. Experts believe that a late-summer…

May 23, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Experts Demand Extra Carefulness with Chickens Amid Salmonella Outbreak

Being affectionate with cubs and animals, in general, is something normal, but that kind of behaviour can actually be pretty harmful. It’s not us claiming it, but the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) itself. More precisely, the government…

May 22, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Not Even a High-Speed Gun Can Be Enough for These Micro-Animals

Once again, scientists find out that organisms bearly visible with the naked eye are much stronger than expected. Creatures living underwater had always been capturing the attention of experts, and what the German zoologist Johann August Ephraim Goeze called ‘little…

May 20, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Sharks Can Use a ‘GPS’, Defying All Expectations

Who said that sharks can’t be almost as intelligent as humans? The fascinating marine creatures are once again leaving scientists speechless. Sharks are known to not possessing any bones, having good eyesight, having special electroreceptor organs, and more. Whether we…

May 17, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Suspected Poacher Faces Elephants’ Wrath by Getting Trampled to Death

Although elephants are usually peaceful animals, they can become very aggressive when they are injured, harassed, or even when they become sick. These huge mammals can run at up to 30 mph, and they are also among the most intelligent…

April 20, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Scientists Can Finally Explain Why Tarantulas are Terrifyingly Prevalent

Few creatures give us humans the creeps as much as tarantulas do, although these huge spiders don’t pose a threat for our species except for a painful bite. While for most people, tarantulas are scary because of their imposing and…

April 19, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

A Country Begins Developing COVID-19 Vaccine for Dogs and Cats

Animals getting infected with COVID-19 don’t represent anything new, but scientists immediately began to suspect that a vaccine to save our non-talking friends from the coronavirus could also be created. Finally, we have the confirmation that it wasn’t a utopic…

April 3, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Endangered California Bird Returns to the Skies After 100 Years

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Yurok Tribe, as well as the National Park Service, brought this week some great news for those who like the beautiful California condor. For the first time in about a century, the animal…

March 27, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The Case of a Woman Killed by Tiger at Zoo on July 4th Finally Has an Explanation

A tragic incident occurred almost a year ago at a zoo when a Siberian tiger attacked a woman. A visitor of the zoo alerted the emergency service on July 4th at about 1:20 pm, when he saw Irina, the tigress,…

March 26, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Zookeeper Suffers Cheetah Attack

The cheetah holds the title of the fastest animal in the world, reaching speeds of 112 kilometers per hour. These big cats can accelerate to 109 kilometers per hour in just three seconds. Therefore, staying as away as possible from…

March 12, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Americans Are Astonished by Huge Piles of Dead Fish From Ponds and Lagoons

Many Americans face apocalyptic scenarios once again, and this time, it’s not about COVID nor wildfires. Significant amounts of dead fish were seen in ponds and lagoons, as the Park District officials and the freshwater biologists declared. BlockClubChicago.org wrote about…

March 10, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Study Finds Octopuses Feel Emotional Pain not just Physical Pain

The first study showed that mammals and octopuses are more similar than we thought – they also feel emotional distress when hurt physically. Pain isn’t located where the injury has taken place, it is a more complex experience in…

March 5, 2021 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Highly-Intelligent Cuttlefish? The Marine Creatures Are Discovered to Be Able of Exerting Self-Control

One of the traits of high intelligence is exerting self-control, and there are plenty of creatures able to do it. Except for humans, animals like chimps or parrots also qualify, and a new one is added to the list. According…

March 3, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0