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Tunisia Could Have Been the Birthplace of Today’s Domestic Cats, Reveals New Origin Study
The studies surrounding the origin of humans’ most friendly creature, cats, mark back to North Africa. Post-domestication, the cats probably moved to Europe, a new study reveals. The creatures also possess a history of religious and traditional beliefs among Egyptians and Greeks.
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Colossal Squid Seen Alive For the First Time In 100 Years In Deep Ocean
One of the most distinctive features of the colossal squid is the presence of rotating hooks on its arms, distinguishing it from other glass squid species.
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How Insects, Smallest Animals Survive Antarctica
In Antarctica's freezing depths, tiny creatures have mastered survival tactics that could unlock secrets to extreme cold resistance, with implications for science and medicine.
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Sea Lions Attacking Humans In Southern California. Here's Why
The sea lion attack on a Long Beach girl in the waters off the California coast a week ago has led to many asking why the creature exhibited such erratic behaviour.
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444-Million-Year-Old Inside-Out Fossil Without Head And Legs Found In South Africa
Two fossils of an ancient arthropod named Keurbos susanae have been discovered in South Africa. The creature lived 444 million years ago during the Late Ordovician period. Its soft tissues, including muscles and guts, were found preserved but its shell, legs and head were missing. Researchers believe the species lived in low-oxygen conditions. The ...
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Mysterious "Skeleton-Like" Figure Leaves UK Couple Baffled. See Photos
A couple in the UK were baffled after they came across a mysterious "skeleton-like" figure during their stroll down a beach in England.
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Russian Fisherman Captures "Never-Seen-Before" Creature, Sparks Alien Theories
A Russian fisherman caught a strange, never-seen-before creature from the depths of the ocean, leaving people on social media confused and speechless
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Turtle Wonderland: 3 Lakh Olive Ridley Turtles Arrive For Mass Nesting In Odisha
If you are fascinated by marine creatures, it is time to pack your bags and head straight to Odisha!
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Video: Rare "Doomsday Fish" Washes Ashore in Mexico, Sparks Alarm
An elusive oarfish was spotted in the shallow waters of Baja California Sur, along Mexico's Pacific Coast. Known for its long, ribbon-like body and vibrant orange fins, the deep-sea creature is also referred to as the "doomsday fish".
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Marsupial Mole’s Evolutionary Mystery Solved: Genetic Study Links to Bilbies and Bandicoots
A genetic study has revealed that the marsupial mole, an elusive Australian species, is a true marsupial, more closely related to bilbies and bandicoots than to other moles. This discovery, based on a specimen from the South Australian Museum, challenges previous assumptions about its evolutionary origins. Marsupial moles, known for their backward-...
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Velvet Ants Venom Affect Mammals and Insects Differently, Claims New Study
Velvet ants, also known as parasitic wasps, deliver venom that acts differently in mammals and insects. According to a study, specific venom peptides cause pain by targeting distinct neural pathways in each species. Researchers suggest this tailored venom evolved to fend off multiple predators, revealing insights into the adaptive nature of these i...
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3 Dead, 32 Hospitalised After Eating Endangered Sea Turtle In Philippines
Although hunting or consuming sea turtles is prohibited under the Philippines' environmental protection laws, these marine creatures continue to be consumed in some communities where they are considered a traditional delicacy.
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PS Plus Monthly Free Games for December Include It Takes Two, Aliens: Dark Descent and Temtem
Sony has announced the slate of monthly games joining PlayStation Plus in December. Next month’s free titles are led by co-op adventure game It Takes Two, where players take control of an estranged couple stuck in a “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” situation. Other games joining PS Plus in December include real-time tactics title Aliens: Dark Desce...
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Single Cell Could Be Capable Of 'Learning': Study
Cells, such as those making up human bodies, might be capable of 'learning', once deemed exclusive to complex creatures with brains, including birds and mammals, a new study has suggested.
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Long-Lost Sea Creatures, That Disappeared 70 Years Ago, Make A Comeback
The worms were found coexisting with the seahorses in coral colonies from Australia to Japan.
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Tunisia Could Have Been the Birthplace of Today’s Domestic Cats, Reveals New Origin Study
The studies surrounding the origin of humans’ most friendly creature, cats, mark back to North Africa. Post-domestication, the cats probably moved to Europe, a new study reveals. The creatures also possess a history of religious and traditional beliefs among Egyptians and Greeks.
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Colossal Squid Seen Alive For the First Time In 100 Years In Deep Ocean
One of the most distinctive features of the colossal squid is the presence of rotating hooks on its arms, distinguishing it from other glass squid species.
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How Insects, Smallest Animals Survive Antarctica
In Antarctica's freezing depths, tiny creatures have mastered survival tactics that could unlock secrets to extreme cold resistance, with implications for science and medicine.
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Sea Lions Attacking Humans In Southern California. Here's Why
The sea lion attack on a Long Beach girl in the waters off the California coast a week ago has led to many asking why the creature exhibited such erratic behaviour.
-
444-Million-Year-Old Inside-Out Fossil Without Head And Legs Found In South Africa
Two fossils of an ancient arthropod named Keurbos susanae have been discovered in South Africa. The creature lived 444 million years ago during the Late Ordovician period. Its soft tissues, including muscles and guts, were found preserved but its shell, legs and head were missing. Researchers believe the species lived in low-oxygen conditions. The ...
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Mysterious "Skeleton-Like" Figure Leaves UK Couple Baffled. See Photos
A couple in the UK were baffled after they came across a mysterious "skeleton-like" figure during their stroll down a beach in England.
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Russian Fisherman Captures "Never-Seen-Before" Creature, Sparks Alien Theories
A Russian fisherman caught a strange, never-seen-before creature from the depths of the ocean, leaving people on social media confused and speechless
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Turtle Wonderland: 3 Lakh Olive Ridley Turtles Arrive For Mass Nesting In Odisha
If you are fascinated by marine creatures, it is time to pack your bags and head straight to Odisha!
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Video: Rare "Doomsday Fish" Washes Ashore in Mexico, Sparks Alarm
An elusive oarfish was spotted in the shallow waters of Baja California Sur, along Mexico's Pacific Coast. Known for its long, ribbon-like body and vibrant orange fins, the deep-sea creature is also referred to as the "doomsday fish".
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Marsupial Mole’s Evolutionary Mystery Solved: Genetic Study Links to Bilbies and Bandicoots
A genetic study has revealed that the marsupial mole, an elusive Australian species, is a true marsupial, more closely related to bilbies and bandicoots than to other moles. This discovery, based on a specimen from the South Australian Museum, challenges previous assumptions about its evolutionary origins. Marsupial moles, known for their backward-...
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Velvet Ants Venom Affect Mammals and Insects Differently, Claims New Study
Velvet ants, also known as parasitic wasps, deliver venom that acts differently in mammals and insects. According to a study, specific venom peptides cause pain by targeting distinct neural pathways in each species. Researchers suggest this tailored venom evolved to fend off multiple predators, revealing insights into the adaptive nature of these i...
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3 Dead, 32 Hospitalised After Eating Endangered Sea Turtle In Philippines
Although hunting or consuming sea turtles is prohibited under the Philippines' environmental protection laws, these marine creatures continue to be consumed in some communities where they are considered a traditional delicacy.
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PS Plus Monthly Free Games for December Include It Takes Two, Aliens: Dark Descent and Temtem
Sony has announced the slate of monthly games joining PlayStation Plus in December. Next month’s free titles are led by co-op adventure game It Takes Two, where players take control of an estranged couple stuck in a “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” situation. Other games joining PS Plus in December include real-time tactics title Aliens: Dark Desce...
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Single Cell Could Be Capable Of 'Learning': Study
Cells, such as those making up human bodies, might be capable of 'learning', once deemed exclusive to complex creatures with brains, including birds and mammals, a new study has suggested.
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Long-Lost Sea Creatures, That Disappeared 70 Years Ago, Make A Comeback
The worms were found coexisting with the seahorses in coral colonies from Australia to Japan.
