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This 8-foot giant millipede was longer than a human and ruled ancient forests |
6+ hour, 56+ min ago (396+ words) Trending News: Long before the rise of the mighty dinosaurs on our Earth, the planet was indeed dominated by the mighty "giants," but the meaning of the word wasn"t ....
How ancient microbial fossils reveal the earliest story of life on Earth
10+ hour, 44+ min ago (453+ words) More than 3.5 billion years ago, Earth looked nothing like it does today. The air contained no oxygen, the oceans were acidic and filled with dissolved iron, and volcanoes dominated a harsh, barren landscape. Yet somehow, in this extreme environment, life…...
Ancient Kangaroos Were Absolutely Humongous, But They Could Still Hop
13+ hour, 59+ min ago (262+ words) These kangaroo behemoths, covered in muscles, were theoretically roughly as springy as modern-day kangaroos. Kangaroos and jumping go hand in hand. But that wasn't always the case. During the Pleistocene era, which spanned roughly 2.6 million years ago to only about…...
This Fish Has the Most Teeth in the Ocean—And Uses Them Well
14+ hour, 56+ min ago (1239+ words) Chris is the co-founder of 'Animals Around The Globe' and a fervent wildlife enthusiast with extensive travels across diverse ecosystems worldwide. From exploring the marine wonders in the Azores and witnessing the vast savannas of Kenya, to delving deep into…...
How Rhinos Communicate Using Dung and Urine
15+ hour, 54+ min ago (1148+ words) In the vast savannas and dense forests where rhinos roam, a complex communication system exists that many humans might find surprising or even unsavory. Rhinos, despite their imposing size and prehistoric appearance, are remarkably sophisticated in their social interactions. Unlike…...
Rhinos roamed Western Ghats foothills 3,500 years ago: Study | India News
16+ hour ago (373+ words) India News: CHENNAI: Rhinoceros, now found only in the swampy grasslands and riverine forests of Assam, Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, roamed the foothills of the West. CHENNAI: Rhinoceros, now found only in the swampy grasslands and riverine forests of Assam,…...
15 Wild Animals That Can Sense Magnetic Fields
16+ hour, 37+ min ago (1122+ words) Imagine a world where you could always find your way home, even in total darkness or across thousands of miles. For many wild animals, this is not a fantasy'it's a breathtaking reality. Some creatures possess an almost supernatural ability to…...
Dracula, The Largest Flying Dinosaur From 66 Million Years Ago
18+ hour, 8+ min ago (589+ words) Author:Author Arwen Kent, Bachelor of Science Home " News " Dracula, The Largest Flying Dinosaur From 66 Million Years Ago The discovery of an ancient flying reptile, nicknamed "Dracula," has reignited the fascination with prehistoric giants. This creature is now thought to…...
Meet The Biggest Millipede To Ever Exist. Hint: It Was Longer Than A Person
21+ hour, 17+ min ago (1058+ words) The idea of a human-sized arthropod sounds like either science fiction or a nightmare to most people. Some of the largest land-dwelling arthropods of today, such as coconut crabs or giant millipedes, are impressive, but they're still modest in scale....
This Ancient US Forest Holds Secrets of Animals That Time Forgot
21+ hour, 25+ min ago (496+ words) Home " Travel " This Ancient US Forest Holds Secrets of Animals That Time Forgot Think of a forest, and you probably imagine birds chirping in the canopy, deer darting between trunks, maybe a squirrel or two. Now picture a forest without…...