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Thousands of strange, blobby creatures are washing up on California beaches
What are the blue blobs washing up on California beaches? What to know about these strange sea creatures.
Giant tortoise becomes first-time mom at about 100 years old
A roughly 100-year-old western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise has become a mom for the first time after reproducing with a male of the same age at Philadelphia Zoo.
Snake quiz: Let's ssseee what you know about these slithering reptiles
Quiz Test your knowledge of the secrets of snakes in this quiz.
'Twins! She has another baby': Sea monster from Chile had 2 buns in the oven, rare fossil reveals
An ichthyosaur was pregnant with twins when she died, a fossil from Cretaceous Chile reveals.
Alligator-size amphibians died together in Triassic Wyoming, puzzling 'bone bed' reveals
The discovery of nearly 20 alligator-size amphibians that died together during the Triassic in what is now Wyoming is providing scientists important clues about these creatures' lives.
Bears: Facts about the furry omnivores that live in many parts of the world
Discover interesting facts about the different types of bears and learn why not all bears hibernate.
Multiple species of ticks in the US can transmit red meat allergy, CDC reports reveal
A single bite from one of several tick species can trigger a months-long meat allergy.
The history of cat domestication
Discover the history of our feline friends, and learn about the debate over whether cats are really "domesticated" at all.
