Hikers in shock after spotting Rocky Mountain animal in Oregon
Two hikers were stunned to find a Rocky Mountain goat on Mount Hood.
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No, Dinosaurs Did Not Trudge Through Thick Rainforests
The first jungles dense with flowering plants only formed after an asteroid impact wiped out the giant creatures
Komodo Dragons Have Iron-Coated Teeth, Study Finds
New research provides the first evidence of the adaptation in a carnivorous reptile, and it might hold clues to understanding the teeth of dinosaurs
The Largest T. Rex Could Have Been 70 Percent Heavier Than Fossils Suggest
Two scientists used modeling to predict how big the giant carnivores could have really grown, making a point that fossils likely don't represent the largest or smallest individuals of a species
Why are there so many birds? Thank a giant asteroid.
New research finds traces of the dinosaur extinction in avian genomes.
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All living birds share an 'iridescent' ancestor
The specialized group of dinosaurs evolved their shimmery and colorful plumage hundreds of times.
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One in 100 million cotton candy lobster caught in New Hampshire
The colorful crustacean was saved from the dinner plate.
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A ‘rotting little plastic bag’ was actually a 514 million-year-old fossil
This spiny slug may have been one of the first mollusks to crawl around Earth.
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After 'Tiger King': Are 20,000 big cats caged in the U.S.? Highly unlikely.
Statistics on captive lions, tigers, and more helped fundraise and pass new laws. The implications are under dispute.
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A new theory on why fireflies glow—and why they need help
The unique bioluminescent beetles are not endangered, but their numbers are dwindling.
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B.C. man spots bobcat while on his way to Starbucks
A few days after moving into his North Vancouver neighbourhood Paul Wiens was enjoying one of the perks – cutting through the scenic BCMC trail on his way to grab a coffee at Starbucks – when he had an unexpected but "magical" encounter.
Why are there so many great white sharks in Maritime waters?
For the first time ever this summer—and on the 50th anniversary of Jaws—shark warning signs will go up on some Atlantic beaches in Canada. It’s an effort to keep people informed as the shark population in the area seems to be surging, and with it the number of encounters with humans. What’s...
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B.C. man spots bobcat while on his way to Starbucks
A few days after moving into his North Vancouver neighbourhood Paul Wiens was enjoying one of the perks – cutting through the scenic BCMC trail on his way to grab a coffee at Starbucks – when he had an unexpected but "magical" encounter.bc.ctvnews.ca
New Chinese Drone Confirms Gen-Z Viral Theory That Birds Aren't Real
Gen-Z is going to love this ... China is showing off a new military drone that looks just like a falcon, adding another layer to a popular conspiracy theory about the legitimacy of birds.
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A humpback whale in Washington state is missing its tail. One expert calls the sight 'heartbreaking'
A humpback whale that is missing its tail and was spotted in Washington state's inland waters likely lost its iconic flukes after becoming entangled, possibly in some kind of line or fishing gear, experts say. That loss of the flukes, used for propulsion, would appear to be a death sentence for...
Bigfoot Purportedly Spotted in Resurfaced Documentary Clip, Running Among Caribou
Bigfoot enthusiasts think they've spotted their man (or animal) in an old documentary that they're digging back up and taking a hard look at ... and honestly, it might be Biggie!
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Hybrids between two species can produce “swarms” that flourish
Humans may be part of a hybrid swarm. And we’re making more of them.
Air pollution makes it harder for bees to smell flowers
Contaminants can alter plant odors and warp insects’ senses, disrupting the process of pollination.
Bear cubs spotted playing in fountain
Surveillance video captured three bear cubs playing in a fountain outside of a home in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Family dog sparks house fire
Dramatic video shows the moment a house fire erupts after a dog chews on a lithium-ion phone charging bank.
The Hottest Ocean Temperatures In 400 Years Are Putting The Great Barrier Reef in Extreme Peril
These multi-centenarian creatures could be gone this generation