The Largest Whale In The World Weighs More Than Thousands Of People Combined
Blue whales are the largest animals to have ever lived. The largest of these giants was a true behemoth, equaling the combined weight of thousands of people.
Read MoreBlue whales are the largest animals to have ever lived. The largest of these giants was a true behemoth, equaling the combined weight of thousands of people.
Read MoreThere a lot of natural diversity in New Mexico, but some of its most unique flora and fauna are under threat of extinction.
Read MoreAncient, tough, and extremely dangerous to pretty much anything around them, crocodiles and alligators are actually under threat from a few other predators.
Read MoreFrom the Everglades to the Keys, Florida is teeming with life, but with human encroachment, some species are being pushed to the brink of extinction.
Read MoreAs the last ice age was ending, Australian megafauna that included giant kangaroos went extinct, and it is even more depressing than we thought.
Read MorePigeons don't have a stellar reputation, particularly when it comes to their nests, but there may be a method to their madness.
Read MoreAs Earth's ever-present celestial companion, the moon exerts a constant influence on our planet, and its disappearance would be a massive shock to all life.
Read MoreAnimals are finely adapted to their native habitats, but when they are introduced to other ecosystems, they can become destructive invaders and agents of chaos.
Read MoreThere are many lesser-known facts about Ohio, and one of the more unfortunate is a rare animal species that went extinct without almost anyone noticing.
Read MoreIf you want to know what the temperature in a region is like, then calculating an average is more helpful than looking at the temperature on a single day.
Read MoreDeath is inevitable for almost all organisms, but avoiding a sticky end is easier for some that happen to be insanely hard to kill.
Read MoreMaple trees may not look especially complicated, but the way in which they reproduce is actually rather specific. Here's a quick look at the details.
Read MoreYou've probably seen plenty of stick caterpillars crawling around on plants, but they actually have some pretty interesting features that help them survive.
Read MoreOne of the most infamous cautionary tales of humanity's follies, the reasons behind the extinction of the dodo are even more depressing than you may realize.
Read MoreChameleons are very unique creatures, known for how they can change colors. But that ability isn't the only interesting adaptation they've acquired.
Read MoreRed pandas are famously fluffy, but there's more to them than just their vibrantly colored fur. They've actually adapted quite well to their lifestyle.
Read MoreThe Sun's activity typically peaks at solar maximum, but there's an even more dangerous stage it could enter, and with potentially dire consequences.
Read MoreCoral reefs are known for being vibrantly beautiful, colorful ecosystems, and it turns out they also play host to a diverse set of marine life.
Read MoreIf you're caught in a thunderstorm while driving and worried about a lightning strike, your car can keep you safe, and for reasons that may surprise you.
Read MoreVolcanoes are powerful and might even seem terrifying, though for good reason.. The destruction some of them have caused in the last century can't be ignored.
Read MoreAquatic ecosystems are made up of the plants and animals that live in a body of water, but not all of these aquatic locations are exactly the same.
Read MoreA number of amazing creatures have fooled us into thinking they went extinct either millions of years ago or in modern times, only to be rediscovered.
Read MoreThe world used to have far more than the current three species of elephants, and researchers have theories why these seven prehistoric species went extinct.
Read MoreForests are lush, complex ecosystems filled with many organisms interacting with each other. Fortunately, those relationships aren't too hard to understand.
Read MoreChickadees are adorably tiny birds but it may be difficult to distinguish the males from the females. But that's not to say it's impossible.
Read MoreIf you've seen maps mith a bunch of wavy lines, you'e probably seen a contour map. Here's all the information you can take from those contour intervals.
Read MoreLife is tenacious and the universe is vast, so some are confident that extraterrestrial life is hiding out there. These worlds are the top contenders.
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