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Large, ghostly white crab-like predator discovered at the bottom of the Atacama Trench
By Jacklin Kwan published
A never-before-seen predatory crustacean that feeds on other smaller creatures in the hadal zone was discovered in the Atacama Trench at a depth of 25,900 feet.
Turuchan pika: The adorable ball of fluff that just loves to play
By Lydia Smith published
Turuchan pikas play all sorts of games, including swinging from branches, throwing food around and hiding them jumping out at each other.
Do cats communicate with their tails?
By Clarissa Brincat published
From tail up to tail down, what do different cat tail positions and movements mean?
Most expensive dinosaur skeleton ever now on display in New York City
By Stephanie Pappas published
'Apex,' one of the most complete stegosaurus fossils ever found, is on display at the American Museum of Natural History.
'Mega momma' great white shark killed on drumline may reveal secrets about iconic predator
By Melissa Hobson published
Scientists hope the body of a pregnant great white shark killed on a drumline will reveal some of the mysteries of the species' reproduction.
Why do worms come out in the rain?
By Charles Q. Choi published
Earthworms commonly come out when it's wet outside, but why?
Weird photo captures secretary bird's third eyelid as it catches locust midflight
By Hannah Osborne published
The secretary bird photograph was among the winners of the 2024 Royal Society Publishing Photography Prize.
Orca gang develops brutal hunting strategy to take on the world's largest shark — 'This is a fascinating behaviour'
By Pandora Dewan published
The orca attacks appear to be led by a large adult male, suggesting that he may be leading the charge on this predatory behavior.
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