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For those with arachnophobia, it might be best to look away, as scientists have unearthed the largest spider colony in the world. The nest spans 106…
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Mars is a quite an intimidating environment for life forms accustomed to Earth. The average surface temperature hovers around -63°C (-81°F), and temperatures only manage to…
In 1861, researchers found Archeopteryx, a feathered dinosaur, in 150-million-year-old limestone in Solnhofen, Germany. At that time, they were unaware that this fossilized skeleton—and subsequent finds—would…
Theodor Diener had a problem. It was in 1967, and he and his colleagues successfully isolated an infectious agent that caused spindle tuber disease in potatoes…
Are you an insect fan? Please leave now: Victory image Royal Insect SocietyThe 2024 photography competition has been announced. This year's close-up creature selection has a…
“Have you ever been late and thought, ‘Usain Bolt wouldn’t have these problems?'” Well, in the realm of the world’s fastest animals, Bolt is a blunt…
Throughout human history, stories about fantastical beasts and supernatural beings have captivated our imagination. From werewolves and vampires to yetis and deep-sea monsters, mythical creatures have…
Composite image of a jumping spherical collembolanAdrian Smith High-speed cameras have clearly captured the springtails spinning in the air faster than any other animal ever recorded.…
Bees are winged insects that feed on nectar and pollen from flowers and sometimes produce honey. There are around 20,000 species of honeybees, of which 270…
ohBut out in the desert, the skies begin to darken. You are here to hunt Dosha-gama – fearsome, scaly, lion-like, squashed-faced beasts that roam the dunes…
yesWhile the name might lead you to think of a game about herding sheep, it’s actually a lot stranger than that. teeth They’re sheep, but they’re…