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Protostega Gigas
Protostega GigasSeptember 10, 2010
Why Triceratops, a prehistoric herbivore, looked so fierce
Why Triceratops, a prehistoric herbivore, looked so fierceSeptember 14, 2020 – Scientists still debate the purpose of this dinosaur's iconic horns and spiky head plate. Find out what we’ve learned about how Triceratops lived and why it went extinct.
Tench
TenchJanuary 08, 2019 – The tench—often called the doctor fish—can live in pretty inhospitable habitats, with low oxygen and lots of mud.
Arapaima
ArapaimaFebruary 25, 2020
Hornbills
HornbillsApril 09, 2021
Lesothosaurus Diagnosticus
Lesothosaurus DiagnosticusSeptember 10, 2010 – Learn why these primitive, bird-hipped dinosaurs of the early Jurassic have been compared to modern-day gazelles.
Bumblebees
BumblebeesSeptember 23, 2021
Caribou (reindeer)
Caribou (reindeer)December 20, 2022
Animals developed agriculture before us. These gophers may ‘farm’ as well.
Animals developed agriculture before us. These gophers may ‘farm’ as well.July 11, 2022 – Pocket gophers fertilize and harvest fields of subterranean roots. Some say this is a form of farming.
What are animals thinking? They feel empathy, grieve, seek joy just like us.
What are animals thinking? They feel empathy, grieve, seek joy just like us.September 15, 2022 – Rats show kindness, orcas mourn their dead, and monkeys protest injustice. Scientists are learning that other species also have complex emotions.
Invertebrates Pictures & Facts
Invertebrates Pictures & FactsYour destination for news, pictures, facts, and videos about invertebrates.
Why animal shelters are facing a new crisis
Why animal shelters are facing a new crisisSeptember 07, 2021 – Across North America, staffing shortages and the pandemic make it a struggle to help homeless dogs, cats, and rabbits.
Greater sage grouse
Greater sage grouseSeptember 13, 2021
Dhole
DholeDecember 30, 2021
Anglerfish
AnglerfishSeptember 10, 2010 – Discover the incredible anglerfish, denizen of the ocean's deep, lightless realms. Learn how these predators attract their victims with bits of luminous flesh.
River Catfish
River CatfishDecember 15, 2009 – At 5 feet (1.5 meters) and 99 pounds (45 kilograms), this less celebrated species has no apologies to make in the size department.
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