Meet the chimaeras, or “ghost sharks” as they’re sometimes called because of their spooky appearance. These unique and unusual creatures are rarely caught on film — but we’ve gotten a hold of some footage which you find at the bottom of the article! Despite the name, they aren’t actually sharks. They are cousins and have […] More
Mutations are absolutely necessary for the evolution of species; however, some significant mutations can end up being detrimental to the existence of an individual. Here, we share some of the most shocking mutations observed in animals: Two-headed cow This unique calf was born on a family farm in Florida in 2015. Named “Annabel,” she had […] More
An environmentally dangerous and harmful method for capturing rattlesnakes remains legal in Texas, after lawmakers nixed a proposed ban. Rattlesnake hunters often capture snakes by pumping or spraying gasoline into the dens to force the creatures out. But despite warnings from the Texas Park and Wildlife Department that the gasoline can harm other animals and […] More
Photo: Paul Marek/Virginia Tech Biologists in California headed into the darkness on a hunt for undiscovered species, and they weren’t disappointed. Deep in the caves of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, they found more than 30 new types of invertebrates, including one very interesting little creature. Illacme tobini, a millipede with an incredible 414 […] More
Whale vomit (also known as ambergris) Three men hit the jackpot when they found 176 pounds of floating whale vomit worth an estimated $2.8 million. The fishermen were reported to have discovered one giant chunk off the coast of Qurayat in the northeastern part of Oman. One of the men said in the report, “We used a […] More
There’s an underwater river flowing under the ocean in Mexico, and you’ve got to see it to believe it. Located just 15 minutes away from Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula, this submerged natural wonder will blow your mind. Approximately 180 feet below the ocean surface, this freshwater river is separated from the saltwater above by […] More
A zebra shark that hadn’t been in contact with males for years gave birth to three healthy pups. Aquarists at The Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquarium in Townsville, Australia reported that the captive zebra shark laid 41 eggs, 3 of which hatched. Named “Leonie” and in her twenties, she’s now one of the main attractions at […] More
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
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
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
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
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
