People lived in many parts of the Old World by then but had not yet reached Australia or the Americas. The bulk of the human ...

Greenland has suddenly become a subject of interest, but did you know that Astoria actually has a nautical connection with that vast ice-bound island on the other side of the continent?” asked ...

Why we must protect endangered animals Every year, 5,000 turtles die from fishing nets in the waters around Sri Lanka, highlighting how urgent the centre’s mission is. I also rescued sea turtles ...

Photo from Getty Images / iStockphoto A pair walking along the coast of a less-populated island in Hong Kong noticed some animal droppings — and rediscovered a mammal considered locally extinct ...

"A presentation of the scariest sea creatures that might leave you speechless. From grotesque appearances to terrifying behaviors, these marine animals are haunting. See to Believe uncovers the ...

Here, we explore 15 recently extinct animals, serving as a somber reminder of the delicate balance of our ecosystems ... was declared extinct in 2016. Rising sea levels and severe weather events, ...

The bank is keen to extend Diani’s foothold as one of the cleanest beaches in the world. The country’s rich marine ecosystems face various threats ranging from rapid population growth and at ...

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While Japan does have its fair share of scary insects like the Japanese hornet ... They are on their secret missions, and as long as you treat creatures with respect, including giving them plenty of ...

Our species has spread across land and sea, altering the planet in countless ways ... ways to breathe outside of water and eventually hunt terrestrial animals like deer, sheep, and other mammals – ...

In the vast and colorful—and sometimes terrifying—world ... slug,” this little animal-plant hybrid is a unique specimen, indeed. At first glance, this tiny sea slug—measuring just a ...