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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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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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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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 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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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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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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The Real Reason There Are So Many Stray Dogs In Egypt
It's estimated that there are 15 million stray dogs in Egypt. The real reason there are so many is multifold, and efforts to solve the issue are controversial.
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Pink Animals You'll Find In The Wild
Pink flowers and plants are abundant. Pink animals? Not so much -- which makes the stunning, vibrantly colored creatures on this list all the more spectacular.
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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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Do Dogs Get Dementia?
The most common and recognizable form of dementia in humans is Alzheimer's disease. But can dogs get similar diseases? You might be surprised at the answer.
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Why Earth's 'Boring Billion' Years Weren't So Boring After All
Why Earth's 'Boring Billion' years weren't so boring after all
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The Real Reason Some Wild Animals Are Euthanized While Others Are Not
It can be exciting and unnerving to see a large wild animal roaming a town. Here's the real reason some wandering animals are euthanized while others are not.
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The Upsetting Reason You Shouldn't Touch Wildlife In Parks
A possible good deed went wrong at Yellowstone National Park in late May 2023 when a tourist helped a young bison calf out of the Lamar River.
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The Real Reason Cats Like To Sit On Laptops
Cats sure are adorable, right? What with their incessant mewing, following you around and badgering you, vomiting on the floor then racing away.
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The Deadly Trend Behind Australia's Push To Impose Nighttime Curfew For Cats
Are domesticated cats actually decently murderous enough to raze the terrain of all manner of creatures small enough to fit between their teeth?
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