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  • Why Are These Tiny Crocodiles Orange?

    A small population of tiny orange crocodiles lives inside rainforest caves in Gabon. Known as dwarf crocodiles (Osteolaemus tetraspis), this African species reach only an average of 4.9 feet in length and weigh between 40 and 70 pounds. Due to their small size, the majority of their protection comes from a heavily armored neck, back, and […] More

  • Man Bravely Removes Coke Can From Skunk’s Head

    Mike MacMillon was on his way to a meeting with the mayor when he noticed a skunk running around his street with a coke can stuck on his head. Realizing he was in his best suit and the smell of skunk might not be great for his upcoming meeting, Mike was understandably a bit hesitant to […] More

  • Mysterious Light Beams Appearing All Over the World

    Light pillars are mysterious vertical beams of light seen around the globe. What exactly are they? Though some have been reported as UFO sightings, light pillars are actually a naturally occurring phenomenon that are commonly explained as optical illusions. If you’ve never seen one, light pillars are beautiful beams of vertical light that extend from bright light […] More

  • Lightning Strike Killed Over 300 Reindeer in Norway

    Over 300 wild reindeer were found dead following a lightning storm in Norway. The Norwegian Environment Agency released images to the public and reported that a total of 323 of the animals were killed during the storm, including 70 calves. A spokesperson for the agency, Kjartan Knutsen, told The Associated Press that reindeer tend to […] More

  • 5 Places Where the Ocean Literally Glows in the Dark

    Ever seen the waves glow? Here are 5 surreal places to do just that: Matsu Islands, Taiwan The Matsu Islands are an archipelago of 36 islands in the Taiwan Strait that have become well-known for their glowing coastline. Researchers have been studying what Taiwanese residents call “blue tears” in the water. After a several-month study […] More

  • Mysterious Pink Blob Floating in Ocean

    What would you think if you happened upon this bizarre floating creature in the middle of the ocean? At first glance, it looks like it might be some sort of alien creature, or perhaps a previously unidentified marine animal? Aussie fisherman Mark Watkins initially thought that the blob might be an overturned boat or a […] More

  • Tiny Creature Grows Its Own Armor To Defend Itself

    Scientists have discovered a miniature crustacean, known as a water flea, that can grow its own armor to defend itself. Even better — the armor is customized for each enemy. As the Daphnia species grow and mature, they develop tail spines, neck spikes, and helmets based on the chemistry of their aquatic environments. These miniature creatures will molt once […] More

  • This Underwater Forest Is Completely Surreal

    This unbelievable lake has been home to an underwater forest for over a century. How did it get there? This area didn’t use to be a lake at all, but a thriving spruce forest in the mountains of Kazahkstan. A tremendous earthquake in 1911 triggered a landslide that blocked the gorge, creating a natural dam. Eventually, rainwater […] More

  • River Turns Blood Red in Russia

    A shocking sight of biblical proportions: a river in Russia seems to have turned into blood! View this post on Instagram Сброс в реку с Надеждинского завода. #грустно #Норильск #талнах #Кайеркан #дудинка #экология #природа Аш #страшно Становится когда видишь это. А народ еще #грибочки да #ягодки собирает…. A post shared by Кириллова (Басалыга) Екатерина (@kirillovakaterinka) […] More

  • Spider Mom Feeds Herself To Her Babies

    This desert-dwelling spider is officially mom of the year. Once her babies are hatched, Stegodyphus lineatus feeds herself to them. We wish were kidding. Her babies need her from day one, unlike the majority of other arachnids. The tiny 8-legged creatures are initially completely helpless and require their mother to guide them out of their silk egg […] More

  • Girl “Massaged” by Massive Pythons to Conquer Fear of Snakes

    One way of overcoming your fear of snakes? Get a “massage” from four Burmese pythons. Don’t worry, they’re fed 10 chickens beforehand, so they won’t be hungry. Sunshine, a 19-year-old college student got past her phobia by getting wrapped up in a 550 pound pile of slithering reptiles. Cebu City Zoo in the Philippines offers […] More

  • 400-Year-Old Sharks! Record For Longest-Living Vertebrate

    Scientists discovered that Greenland sharks can live up to 400 years (or more!) and don’t reproduce until at least 150. The previous record for oldest vertebrate, the bowhead whale, was 211 years. Researchers utilized carbon dating methods on a variety of Greenland sharks and concluded that one of the females was four centuries old.  Marine biologist John Steffenson […] More

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