Tag: Wildlife

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Mountain Lions in Los Angeles Shifting to Nocturnal Behavior to Evade Humans

Mountain lions in Greater Los Angeles are adjusting their behavior to avoid encountering humans who are increasingly using their territory for recreational activities. A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of California,...
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How Climate Change is Impacting Animals’ Coloration and Adaptation

Zebras are known for their iconic black and white stripes, but have you ever wondered how climate change is affecting the coloration and adaptation of animals worldwide? Recent research shows that as temperatures rise...
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Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle: The Motionless Frog-Faced Predator

The Cantor's giant softshell turtle, scientifically known as Pelochelys cantorii, is a fascinating creature that resides in the rivers of South and Southeast Asia. These unique turtles have earned the nickname "frog-faced softshells" due...
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Gharial: Unique Mating Behavior of the Prehistoric Crocodilian

Gharials, also known as Gavialis gangeticus, are a unique species of crocodilian that split from other crocodilian species over 40 million years ago. These fascinating creatures can be found in freshwater rivers in India...
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King Cobra Mystery Solved After 188 Years: Scientists Unravel Enigma

Scientists have recently made an exciting discovery about the king cobra, the world's longest venomous snake. For almost two centuries, the king cobra was thought to be a single species known as Ophiophagus hannah....
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Cassius: World’s Largest Captive Crocodile, Possibly Over 120 Years Old

Cassius, the world's largest captive crocodile, passed away on Nov. 2 after spending 40 years in captivity at Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat in Australia. The news of his death was shared on Facebook by...
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The Great Auk: Human Assault on the Species and Its Fate

Great auks were large flightless birds that lived in the North Atlantic for thousands of years before humans hunted them to extinction. The last breeding pair was killed in 1844, and the species was...
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15 Stunning Tiger Photos From Smithsonian Photo Contest – A Wildlife Feast

The tiger is a majestic big cat and one of the most recognizable animals in the world. Unfortunately, they are endangered, with only about 4,500 tigers left in Asia and parts of the Middle...