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The 6th mass extinction hasn’t begun yet, study claims, but Earth is barreling toward it
By Martin McGuigan published
Earth has experienced five mass extinction events over its 4.5 billion-year history. A sixth mass extinction is underway as a result of human-driven climate change.

'Yoda' primates sing duets like opera stars
By Jamie Carter published
Scientists recorded the intricate songs of the small, leaping primates on an Indonesian island.

Rare and bizarre tentacle-trailing sea creature caught on video, expedition scientist’s 'mind is blown'
By Jennifer Nalewicki last updated
Researchers captured a rare flower-like sea pen on video in the deep sea and believe it could be a new species.

55,000 beluga whales are on the move, and you can watch their migration live
By Stephanie Pappas published
In celebration of Arctic Sea Ice Day (July 15), viewers can tune in to watch beluga whales frolic in Hudson Bay by the thousands.

Bizarre translucent 'Jell-O fish' pulled up from icy depths in Alaska
By Harry Baker published
The gelatinous fish also has a strange suction cup on its belly.

Threatened sharks are turning up in pet food, DNA testing shows
By Mindy Weisberger last updated
Scientists identified shark DNA in pet food products, none of which listed shark meat in the ingredients.

Secret population of polar bears found living in seemingly impossible habitat
By Harry Baker published
The discovery provides a glimmer of hope for the iconic white bears.

The world's biggest clone is a 77-square-mile 'immortal' meadow of seagrass
By Harry Baker published
Researchers have discovered that 4,500-year-old seagrass meadows in Shark Bay, Western Australia, are actually the world's largest clone.

Crypto organization names newfound glass frog species — here’s why that's concerning
By Stephanie Pappas published
A new species of glass frog has been named by a cryptocurrency organization, triggering concern over the high environmental cost of crypto.

Stop picking carnivorous penis plants, Cambodian environmental officials plead
By Patrick Pester published
The Cambodian Ministry of Environment has asked people to stop collecting a carnivorous plant that resembles a penis, after footage appeared on social media of people picking the rare plant.
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