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Circular landforms are intriguing. This is a naturally occurring feature, but was formed neither by a volcano nor a meteor. What is it? Via F. Thunus 
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Those weird bone eating worms just got weirder. A newly discovered species of Osedax worms — those incredibly cool and strange creatures that feed off whale bones — appears to be evolving in reverse. Via F. Thunus
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The Diphylleia grayi is a beautiful white flower that turns transparent upon contact with water. When it rains, the clusters of lovely blooms magically transform into glistening, crystal-like blossoms. Via F. Thunus
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Creatures like crabs, butterflies, snakes, and octopuses sense the world in unusual ways. Via F. Thunus
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Top 5 Bizarre Genetically Mutated Animals. These animals are all suffering from bizarre genetic mutations. The bizarre mutation make for a pretty unique animal video. Very sad but also very... Via F. Thunus
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Why did dinosaurs have feathers millions of years before the first reptiles took to the air? Via F. Thunus
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No single 'one-size-fits-all' model can explain how biodiversity hotspots come to be, finds a study of more than 700 species of reptiles and amphibians in Madagascar. By analyzing the distribution of Madagascar's lizards, snakes, frogs and tortoises, researchers find that each group responded differently to environmental fluctuations on the island over time. The results are important because they suggest that climate change and deforestation in Madagascar will have varying effects on different species. Via Eric Chan Wei Chiang, Jocelyn Stoller
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October 17, 2014 2:45 AM
Climate stability gives time for organisms to adapt to a wide range of ecological niches. A Stanford biologist warns of an impending mass extinction http://sco.lt/7biK5x. Ninety percent of lemur species face extinction http://sco.lt/8mJJwH
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Chickens are getting bigger. A lot bigger. A new study charts the growth of the bird to almost 5 times its size from less than 50 years ago. Via F. Thunus
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Hundreds of tennis ball-sized spongy green spheres have been washing up on Sydney beaches. Some scientists think they are a rare form of algae that usually r... Via F. Thunus
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All living things would do pretty much anything to survive and to insure the lives of their offspring. Check out these 10 unique ways animals (and humans) defend themselves from potential dangers. Via F. Thunus
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Why Are Some Animals So Weird Looking? Via F. Thunus
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Fox NewsWeirdest worm ever? Clawed creature finds its family tree Fox News According to a new study of the creatures' odd claws, Hallucigenia sparsa is the ancestor of modern-day velvet worms, which are strange, sluglike creatures with... Via F. Thunus
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Programme website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0418x7x Honey badgers escape from their enclosure using anything from mud balls to rakes.
Animals are often much smarter than we give them credit for, and watching them prove this is always fun. But Stoffel is ridiculously intelligent and has shown coordination skills matching those of primates.
Stoffel is a honey badger that lives at the Moholoholo Rehab Center in South Africa. He is under the care of Brian Jones, a wildlife conservationist, but Stoffel is not too thrilled with the idea of being in an enclosed space. You see, Stoffel is the kind of honey badger that marches to the beat of his own drum. He lives life the way he sees fit and there’s no holding him back.
Make sure you watch the whole video as Stoffel ramps up his level of craftiness.
Via Eric Chan Wei Chiang, Jocelyn Stoller
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June 14, 2014 7:22 AM
Honey badgers are intelligent animals and are one of a few species known to be capable of using tools. They are also known for their strength, ferocity and toughness, being known for attacking even repelling much larger predators. The clip below shows a honey badger repelling a lioness: |
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The Great tit might seem like just a cute little bird, but don’t let its appearance fool you for. In reality, it is one of the most vicious creatures in the world. Via F. Thunus
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A man ordering a sandwich threw a live snake at a Tim Horton’s employee during an argument about diced onions. A sheep wearing a Christmas sweater was wandering the streets of Omaha. A deer was eating marijuana in Oregon. Via F. Thunus
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I can’t help you with that post-Thanksgiving lethargy, or the hangover for that matter, or with that thing you shouldn’t have said to your grandmother, but I can assure you that you’re not alone. Via F. Thunus
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What a strange creature you are! (HD - 11/2014) HYBɌID LIBɌΛɌIΛN brand new shirts & merchandise are now available! ▷ US shop: http://bit.ly/1A1MET0 ▷ EU shop: http://bit.ly/W6t2zF... Via F. Thunus
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December 1, 2014 12:24 PM
I cannot add my insight.... I have not watched this video. I simply posted it because it looks like it might be fascinating.
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The first fossil of an amphibious ichthyosaur has been discovered in China, and the scientists who made the discovery say it fills a longstanding gap in the fossil record. Via F. Thunus
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The frog they’d found wasn’t particularly remarkable. As far as flying frogs go, its feet weren’t as comically large and webbed as, say, Helen’s flying frog (which Rowley also discovered, and named after her mother). Via F. Thunus
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An invasion of American bullfrogs that will eat just about anything — including each other — is spreading downstream along Montana's Yellowstone River and poses a potential threat to native frogs, government scientists said Thursday. Via F. Thunus
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The tiny Lone Star tick can succeed where countless health experts and diet planners have failed – this bug has the power to put people off red meat! The tick isn’t vegetarian itself, but it sure can turn you into one for life. Via F. Thunus
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As solid and unshakable as we think our civilization is, its grip on nature is tenuous at best. If any cracks appear in the faces of our buildings or our machines, nature is quick to move in and take over. With this in mind, here are 21 photos of places and things that nature is in the process of reclaiming. Via Mike Busarello's Digital Storybooks
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Marine biologists have identified two new species of sea-dwelling, mushroom-shaped creatures that don't belong to any known taxonomic classification. Say hello to a completely new genus: Dendrogramma. Via F. Thunus
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Creatures you Probably Didn't Know Exist. Our amazing planet. (Strange and beautiful animals that you probably never heard of. Via F. Thunus
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