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How did ‘Prehistoric Planet’ create such incredible dinosaurs? Find out in a behind-the-scenes peek.
By Patrick Pester published
In a behind-the-scenes look at 'Prehistoric Planet,' see how the creators went to extraordinary lengths to make the dinosaur series feel like an authentic nature documentary.
Triops: Facts about the three-eyed 'dinosaur shrimp'
By Patrick Pester published
Triops, commonly called tadpole shrimp or dinosaur shrimp, belong to an ancient group of freshwater crustaceans and live in temporary pools.
Asian elephant mom carries dead calf for weeks, new eye-opening videos reveal
By Stephanie Pappas published
Asian elephants, like their African cousins, seem to mourn their dead, sometimes carrying their lost infants for days or weeks.
Meet the robot keeping an eye on emperor penguins in Antarctica
By Scott Dutfield published
A rolling robot is helping scientists to observe and record penguin behavior.
Stop picking carnivorous penis plants, Cambodian environmental officials plead
By Patrick Pester published
The Cambodian Ministry of Environment has asked people to stop collecting a carnivorous plant that resembles a penis, after footage appeared on social media of people picking the rare plant.
Borneo has a hybrid 'mystery monkey,' and researchers are concerned
By Patrick Pester published
A "mystery monkey" in Borneo appears to be a rare hybrid between two different species competing for habitat, a new study suggests.
Giant squid that washed up on a South African beach was 'incredible to see'
By Joanna Thompson published
Residents of Kommetjie, South Africa were treated to a rare sight this weekend: a giant squid measuring 11.5 feet (3.5 meters) long.
Family of 5 bears found hibernating under Lake Tahoe home
By Scott Dutfield published
Residents were surprised to discover a family of black bears sleeping beneath their home.
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