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.
Read MoreKiller 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.
Read MoreWhen it comes to poisonous flowers, you may be inclined to think that the deadliest specimens come from exotic tropical locales, but you'd be wrong.
Read MorePlastic-eating fungi appear to be a possible solution to the world's pollution problem. But will we all be feeding our trash to fungi in the future?
Read MoreWith one of humanity's most vital resources being so scarce, it begs the question: What if the amounts of salt water and fresh water on Earth were flipped?
Read MoreIn 1872, Edward Sonstadt discovered that gold can be found in seawater. If you're wondering why an underwater Gold Rush never happened, it gets interesting.
Read MoreAt the time of his death, Steve Irwin had big plans to build a zoo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Unfortunately, his dream was abandoned after he died.
Read MoreThe Irwins are perhaps the world's most famous zookeepers and conservationists. So, just how many animals have they rescued over the years?
Read MoreBy the time Steve Irwin died, the cameraman had stopped filming. According to Irwin's longtime filming partner, the stingray "started stabbing wildly."
Read MoreThe ocean is vast and endlessly fascinating, particularly since there are so many mysteries surrounding it.
Read MoreIn 2008, Bob Irwin, Australia Zoo founder and patriarch of the Irwin family, left the zoo he'd called home for more than half his life. So why did he do it?
Read MoreIt is believed that there is an ocean three times the size of all the liquid on the Earth's surface situated near our planet's core.
Read MoreWhat if the biggest heists nowadays occur online, without anyone ever having to crack a safe? The truth about hackers who stole over $1 billion.
Read MoreRobert Lee Brock undertook one of the most audacious cases in American legal history when he decided to sue himself for the violation of his own civil rights.
Read MoreDuring the Victorian era, overcrowded graveyards and changing attitudes about death brought about the rise of garden cemeteries. This is their weird history.
Read MoreHumans and dogs have a lot in common, and a recent study revealed that dogs also experience personality changes over the course of a lifetime.
Read MoreBarbra Streisand has amassed a sizable fortune, estimated at a pretty $400 million. Let's find out the unexpected ways Barbra Streisand spends her millions.
Read MoreCommonly referred to as India's "Doctor Death," this corrupt doctor was convicted of killing seven people between 2002 and 2004.
Read MoreWhen things go wrong in a zoo, it is often dramatic, grisly, and even tragic. Here are some unfortunate zookeepers who died tragically on the job.
Read MoreToday, plants are also going extinct at an alarming rate. Let's talk about a handful of the plant species that are facing extinction — you might be surprised.
Read MoreCounting is one of those skills that most children learn before starting kindergarten. Easy, right? Sometimes things that are easy are still hard to pull off.
Read MoreFrom the famously loyal to the famously brave, history is full of contributions from man's best friend. These are the most famous dogs in history.
Read MoreOften called "ethnological expositions" to make them seem more acceptable, human zoos were public displays of people during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Read MoreThough it's been eons since an eruption, at one time the planet Mars was volcanically active, melting ice deposits and releasing liquid water onto the surface.
Read MoreBillionaire Carl Erik Björkegren disappeared one day in 1994, and despite several theories try to explain what happened, his whereabouts are still unknown.
Read MoreWhen you enjoy the great outdoors courtesy of your closest national park, be warned: these are the national park mysteries that will keep you up at night.
Read MoreFrom surprising self-defense secrets to repulsive reproductive rituals, here are some creepy facts about animals that will keep you up at night.
Read MoreThe super volcano at Yellowstone has erupted dozens of times in the past 2 million years, but three of those were giant events that stood out from the rest.
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