When the first humans walked the earth, they weren’t at the top of the food chain. That distinction belonged to the Big Cats; giant felines that roamed the entire world, taking down big prey. They didn’t make it through the Ice Age, but their modern cousins are living proof of the staying power of these […] More
Earth is home to an amazing variety of species, with the vast majority undiscovered and yet to be described by scientists. Despite the vast diversity of life that currently exists, many more species existed in that past that are now extinct. In fact, more than 99% of all species that have ever existed have already […] More
We’ve located the top 10 encounters with these awe-inspiring beasts from across the globe and put them all in one place! We’ll start with the biggest great white ever recorded (start slideshow to watch!): [nextpage title=”The Biggest Shark Ever Filmed”] Meet “Deep Blue,” estimated to be the biggest shark ever filmed. This 50-year-old very pregnant shark […] 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
Humans have led to the extinction of countless animals. We’ve eliminated their natural food sources, taken over their only habitat, and poached them for body parts. It’s a sad reality and it continues to this very day. Here are five irreplaceable species that we’ve driven to extinction in the last 20 years alone: Pyrenean ibex: […] More
Can you spot the pygmy seahorse? Image: Bernard Dupont Animals that are low on the food chain, or those that hunt by sneaking up on their prey for a surprise attack, have got to find a way to blend in. These animals do so by displaying some of the most insane camouflage coloring on the planet. Can you […] More
