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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.
Dingoes are part domestic dog, part wolf (sort of)
By Patrick Pester published
Dingoes are an "intermediary" between wolves and domestic dog breeds, according to a new study that sequenced the genome of a dingo puppy.
Facts about the dodo
By Vicky Stein published
Dodos went extinct more than a century ago, and they are an enduring reminder of human-caused extinction.
Spanish police seize more than 1,000 stuffed animals, including endangered and extinct species
By Harry Baker published
Spanish police have seized 1,090 taxidermy animals from a warehouse in eastern Spain. Around a third of the specimens belong to species that are endangered or are already extinct.
Light pollution: Environmental impact, health risks and facts
By Scott Dutfield published
Reference Discover the facts about light pollution and its impact on the environment and our health.
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