The Mammoth Megalodon, A Shark About 30 Times the Size of a Great White — by Unknown on

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The (Carcharodon) Megalodon is thought to have looked something like a Great White Shark, only a bit more stocky and overall bigger… much bi...

The Difference Between Turtles, Tortoises, and Terrapins, and Other Turtle Facts — by Unknown on

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All three animals come under the class of reptiles, in the taxonomic order of Testudines or Chelonia (which comes from the Greek word ‘ kelo...

The Dogs Aboard the Titanic — by Unknown on

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On April 15, 1912, the legendary, ill-fated ship RMS Titanic sank. It remains, to this day, the most famous disaster in maritime history.  T...

The Monkey Artist Hoax — by Unknown on

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In 1964, a new avant-garde artist was introduced to the art scene in the Swedish city of Gōteborg. The fresh new artist was Pierre Brassau a...

The 3.5 Ounce Bird That Migrates About 44,000 Miles Per Year — by Unknown on

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Of the nearly 10,000 species of birds, about 19% (1,850 species) are considered to be migratory. While there are a few species that traverse...

Canary Birds Were Named After the Canary Islands, Not the Other Way Around — by Unknown on

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When one hears “Canary Islands” who doesn’t think of a colorful chorus of birds in the local pet shop or that bright yellow soul swinging in...

The Bizarre World of Animal Reproduction — by Unknown on

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As weird and whacky as some human mating practices can sometimes be, other animals’ reproductive habits can be even stranger at times.  Whil...

The Amazing Tardigrade- The Toughest Known Creature on Earth and Beyond — by Unknown on

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It is surely the stuff of science fiction: An extraordinary being arrives on Earth that can withstand a tortuous array of conditions: boilin...

The “Australian” Shepherd Breed was Developed in America — by Unknown on

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The Australian Shepherd is a popular breed throughout the United States, prized for its intelligence and good temperament. However, in spite...

12 Interesting Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Rhinoceroses — by Unknown on

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Rhinos are lovable lummoxes, herbivores who roam grasslands and forests nibbling on foliage, fruit and grasses. When left alone, they can li...

Duck Successfully Fathers A Chicken, A New Hope For Extinct Species — by Unknown on

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Because genetically modified food has been working out sooo well for everyone, scientists in Dubai decided to take their experiments a bit f...