Animals

May 15, 2017 11:14 AM EDT

Monstrous Sea Creature Washes Up on Indonesian Shores -- What Is It?

Another mysterious monstrosity has turned up dead.

May 15, 2017 11:02 AM EDT

Fossilized Remains of 'Winged Serpent' Found in Ancient Sinkhole in Tennessee

The researchers were able to determine that the fossils belong to a new species when its vertebrate did not match any of the known snake species.

May 12, 2017 01:38 PM EDT

Great White Sharks Are Turning Up Dead Without Their Livers

In a strange twist, killer whales begin targeting sharks for their livers and hearts.

May 12, 2017 01:10 PM EDT

Researchers Identify 3 New Sub-species of the Elusive Snow Leopard

Snow leopards have three primary genetic clusters differentiated by their geographical location.

May 11, 2017 10:20 AM EDT

Having Pet Dogs Could Help Your Children Feel Less Stressed

Pet dogs could serve as social support for children, lessening the kids' stress.

May 11, 2017 06:13 AM EDT

The Path to Extinction: African Lions Face Same Threats That Wiped Out Big Cats During the Ice Age

Loss of prey played a big part in the extinction of ancient cats. The same problem is threatening lions and leopards today.

May 11, 2017 05:08 AM EDT

Baby Louie Gets a Name! Fossilized Chinese 'Baby Dragon' Finally Identified as a New Dinosaur Species

A fossilized dinosaur egg discovered in China was recently identified as a new dinosaur species. Baby Louie is currently in China and might still undergo further analysis.

May 10, 2017 09:35 AM EDT

Meet Zuul, the Destroyer of Shins: Newly Discovered 75-Million-Year-Old Armored Dinosaur Named After ‘Ghostbusters’ Monster

An impressively well-preserved fossil turned out to be the ancient twin of Ghostbusters villain.

May 09, 2017 05:21 AM EDT

RIP Jasper: Mother Bear Near Lake Tahoe Accidentally Shot Dead by Washoe County Deputy

The deputy was trying to drive the bear and his three cubs away from the homes in Inclined Village. However, he accidentally fired a live round instead of a rubber bullet.

May 09, 2017 06:15 AM EDT

Two New Species of ‘Yoda-Like’ Tarsiers Discovered in Indonesian Island

Wide-eyed rare tarsiers found in southeast Asia, shining a spotlight on the region's conservation issues.

May 08, 2017 11:23 PM EDT

France Finally Joins Ban on Breeding Captive Killer Whales, Dolphins

As cited by IFL Science, France currently has four dolphinariums. Marineland, in Antibes, has four orcas that are used for displays, and 13 bottlenose dolphins, which customers can "meet," for €70 per person and €5 for any accompanying person. The park also holds sharks and sea lions in captivity.