We May See The Quagga Again And Here's How
The last quagga, a subspecies of zebra that died in captivity back in 1883. But now, there's a chance we might someday see them walk the earth again.
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Tragic Theories For Why The Dire Wolf Went Extinct
The dire wolf, popularized by "The Game of Thrones," has been extinct for 13,000 years. Here are a few plausible theories as to why they died off.
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The Tragic Reason The Moa Bird Went Extinct
Like many animals across history, the moa bird ultimately went extinct around 500 years ago in 1445. The reason? It's one you've probably heard before.
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The Hidden Truth Of The Dodo Bird
The dodo was a flightless bird from the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, and over the years, it's gotten a bit of an unfair reputation.
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Why The Dodo Bird May Not Be Extinct Forever
The long-extinct dodo bird died out due to human activity on the small island where they lived. But here's why they may not be extinct forever.
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3 Theories Why The Largest Ape Of All Time Went Extinct
The largest ape of all time, Gigantopithecus, went extinct but some apes closely related to it, like the orangutan, survived. Here are a few theories as to why.
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The Unusual Thing New Orleans Bans At Mardi Gras Parades
The Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans have a reputation that anything goes, but there is an unusual law in the city that actually tracks for the unique local.
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Is Alaska's Bizarre Law About Moose And Airplanes Actually Real?
Alaska's bizarre law about not pushing moose out of airplanes sounded so odd that we checked if the law is actually real. Here's what we found out.
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The Biggest Theories Why American Lions Went Extinct
American lions went extinct around 10,000 years ago. Exactly how is still a matter of debate. Here are the biggest theories that try to explain it.
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The Surprising Reason Scientists Think Humpback Whales May Be Altruistic
Killer whales have long viewed humpback whale calves as part of a balanced diet. In turn, humpback whales seem to be OK with considering orcas as their nemeses.
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The Real Reason The Cave Bear Went Extinct
The cave bear, formally Ursus spelaeus, went extinct 28,000 to 27,000 years ago at the end of the Pleistocene Epoch. Here's how it happened.
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5 Deadly Prehistoric Animals We're Lucky Went Extinct
Lions, tigers, bears - they may seem dangerous today, but there are quite a few deadly prehistoric animals that would have eaten them for lunch.
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Cats That Are Almost Bigger Than Their Owners
These are the biggest, strongest, coolest, fattest cats around, ones that damn near dwarf their owners and are just a couple meals shy of being a mighty lion.
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Strangest Things Found In Animals' Stomachs
Wild animals have also been found with bizarre things in their bellies.
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Animal Behaviors That Seem Strangely Religious
Animal behaviors can be fascinating. Often, they make sense to us, but sometimes certain animals can do things that almost seem strangely religious.
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The Strange Reason Mummified Cats Are Found Inside The Walls Of Old Homes
Dried or mummified cats are sometimes found inside the walls of old homes in Britain and Europe. Strangely, they didn't get there by accident.
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Billionaires Who Died In 2023
No matter how much money you accumulate in life, one day, you will die just like everyone else. Here are the few billionaires who passed away in 2023.
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The Reason Your Dog Howls At Sirens, According To Science
Ever wondered why dogs howl at sirens? Though there are a couple theories, there's one in particular that is most widely accepted. Here's what it says.
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What It Was Like To Celebrate Christmas With Queen Elizabeth's Corgis
Queen Elizabeth was known for many things, including a deep love of her corgis. And at Christmas, these pets got some pretty special treatment.
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The Dark Truth About Factory Farming
Factory farms are industrial facilities that produce massive amounts of meat found in restaurants and grocery stores, largely through abuse and exploitation.
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The Largest Animal Rescues Ever
There are animals in crisis all over the world, but there are also rescuers ready to help. These are some of the largest animal rescue missions ever pulled off.
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Why Elephants Are Considered Good Luck
All around the world, elephants are considered good luck in various cultures for various reasons, with the Hindu god Ganesh perhaps being a catalyst.
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Can Dogs And Cats Get The Coronavirus?
There are many things people are asking about COVID. For instance, what is the virus doing to your poor cats and dogs?
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Presidents That Had Cats In The White House
Dogs may get the most attention among presidential pets, but cats have also placed prominently in the hearts of those who occupy the White House.
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Extinct Animals Science Wants To Bring Back
While it's impossible to revive animals that died out millions of years ago, we may be able to bring de-extinct a species that died out more recently.
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American Insurrections And Rebellions You've Never Heard Of
American history is replete with violent uprisings, bloody coups, and revolutionary attempts. Here are some of the rebellions you haven't heard of.
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Endangered Animals You Didn't Know Were In Crisis
Thousands of animal species are considered endangered. But there are numerous well-known species that many don't realize are also close to extinction.
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