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32 unusual poisonous animals
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
You do not want to eat these odd toxic creatures.

A creepy crocodile and glacial 'guts' among stunning winners from nature photography competition
By Sascha Pare published
From underwater wonders to spectacular landscapes, here are the winners from the 2022 World Nature Photography Awards.

Which animals are most likely to survive climate change?
By Emma Bryce published
What animal species will survive projected future droughts, rising temperatures and habitat loss?

Heartbreaking photo reveals a baby baboon still clinging to its dead mother as she's carried away by a leopard
By Stephanie Pappas published
The annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition People's Choice shortlist highlights animals from ecosystems across Earth.

Wireless Devices Overwhelm Nature's Signals
By Jeremy Hsu last updated
The "electronic fog" of manmade signals could dampen scientific discoveries.

Forget the Mayan Apocalypse: 6 Real Threats Facing the US
By Megan Gannon last updated
Here are six real and sometimes unpredictable threats that Americans should be prepared for.

Frequent Fires? New Tool Reveals Climate Impact by ZIP Code (Op-Ed)
By Frances Beinecke last updated
Opinion From fires to floods, tool reveals climate hazards by ZIP Code.

Humans: The Strangest Species
By Robert Roy Britt last updated
This romp through the LiveScience archives reveals why we ...
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