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Move over, python — this tiny snake holds the record for swallowing the largest prey whole relative to body size
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
The Gans' egg-eater, an African snake, can swallow eggs whole despite its small size.
Could an impending rise in solar storms cause more whales to strand?
By Harry Baker published
Past research suggests that some whale species are more likely to get lost and accidentally beach themselves during periods of increased solar activity, such as the upcoming solar maximum.
Scientists finally figured out what's making German wild boars radioactive, and it's not just Chernobyl
By Jacklin Kwan published
Bavarian wild boars have remained radioactive despite levels of contaminants falling in other species. Scientists have now discovered the reason for this — truffles contaminated by the fallout from Cold War nuclear weapons tests.
Teen unearths 34 million-year-old whale skull on her family's Alabama timber farm
By Hannah Osborne published
The huge, ancient whale skull was discovered during a summer dig on a high school student's family property where fossilized shark teeth had previously been found.
Grizzly bear filmed brutally mauling black bear in rare footage
By Hannah Osborne published
A series of videos taken on a roadside in Canada show a grizzly bear attempting to drag a dead black bear up a hill as it bites and mauls the corpse.
Scientists finally figure out why cats are obsessed with tuna
By Donavyn Coffey published
Cats love tuna because it contains high concentrations of chemicals that make its umami taste receptors light up.
Why are animals so colorful?
By Emma Bryce published
Neon green, ultraviolet, rainbows — the variety of colors animals can make seem endless. Here's why they make this profusion of color.
What is the most colorful animal on Earth?
By Emma Bryce published
Neon green, ultraviolet, rainbows — the variety of colors animals can make seem endless.
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