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  • Glass Frogs Have See-Through Skin, Green Bones

    Members of the fascinating amphibian family Centrolenidae, also known as glass frogs, have skin so translucent you can see their organs right through it. Looking at these peculiar creatures from above, most appear bright green; However, if you flip them over to the reveal their bellies, you can easily see the heart, liver, and gastrointestinal […] More

  • Raging Congo River Gives Rise to New Fish Species

    The Congo River in Africa is home to some of the largest and most extreme rapids in the world, and scientists say the turbulence is so powerful that it’s forced entirely new fish species to form. According to research published in the journal Molecular Ecology, the rapids essentially cut off populations of fish from each […] More

  • This Underwater River Flows Beneath the Ocean in Mexico

    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