Watch this stunning video of a firework jellyfish and vampire squid from the deep sea
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Tiger sharks are too faithful for their own good - and it's killing them
Sharks usually practice multiple paternity, where a litter of pups have several fathers. But tiger sharks seem to be "genetically monogamous", which threatens their sustainability.
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Romy McCloskey used her costume designing skills to replace the 3-day-old butterfly's damaged wing.
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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says the lava flow is not because of an eruption, but predicts that one could take place in the next few days.
Lizards found glowing in bizarre patterns under UV light, scientists baffled
All species showed blue, previously invisible patterns on the head, some even over the whole body, a scientist noted.
World's largest wildlife reserve in Antarctica 'five times the size of Germany' to protect marine life
A petition to make 1.8 million sq km of Antarctic sea a protected area is gaining steam.
Diver narrowly escapes shark attack after great white 'test bites' his flipper
Callum Stewart and his friends were diving off the coast of Martin Island in New South Wales, Australia when he came face to face with the shark.
Horses are ridden through fire to honour patron saint of animals
Every year on the night of 17 January, horses are ridden through huge flames and clouds of smoke on the streets of the village of San Bartolome de los Pinares.
A critically endangered orangutan has been brutally tortured and decapitated in Indonesia
The Bornean orangutan, which is one of man's closest living relatives, is under threat from deforestation and poaching.
Golf round interrupted by alligator fighting python on 10th hole
A group of golfers came across an alligator fighting off a Burmese Python on a popular golf course in Florida. The incident lasted for 4 hours and led the way to some photo ops.
Humpback whale jumps for joy after being cut free from rope off Hawaii coast
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary assisted in freeing the whale, which had become trapped off Makena Beach, Maui.
What is baby brain? Pregnant women's absent-mindedness is a real phenomenon and can be measured
A study published in the Medical Journal of Australia states that women forgo grey matter in the brain for more important tasks such as child rearing.
Impossibly cute tiny lemur species discovered in Madagascar that looks like a teddy bear
Madagascar is home to all the world's 113 lemur species with 90% of wildlife on the island found nowhere else on Earth.
Rainbow-coloured dinosaur the size of a duck discovered in China
Caihong juji was about the same size as a duck and lived 161 million years ago, according to scientists.
Norwegians poke fun at Australian government after bizarre 'polar bear attack' warning
Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has mocked advice to Australian tourists to watch out for polar bears.
Can sharks be vegetarian? Scientists discover that Bonnetheads can survive on a veggie diet
Bonnethead sharks can survive on a 90% plant-based diet, according to a new study. It means they are omnivorous, unlike the rest of their evolutionary cousins.
Eastern Brown vs Tiger snake: Watch this serpentine battle to the death
Liz Williams, a resident of Victoria, Australia captured this stunning footage between two highly venomous snakes.
People actually hate humblebragging more than regular boasting, Harvard study finds
People who humblebrag often are seen as untrustworthy and less likeable in general, but most people humblebrag some time or the other.
Florida plagued by herpes-riddled monkeys that can kill humans
New study warns that the rhesus monkeys in Florida carry a virus that deadly to humans: Herpes B. The state wants to get rid of the animals to avoid contamination.
'Pet translator' technology will allow humans speak to their pets in less than 10 years' time
Professor Con Slobodchikoff hopes to develop technology that will allow pets and their owners to communicate effectively for the first time in history.
Crocodile stuck with tyre on its neck for two years is being 'strangled to death'
A crocodile was spotted in Indonesia with a tyre stuck around its neck. The animal has difficulties breathing. It's believed the animal has been living like this for two years
Swedish zoo killed nine healthy lion cubs because their upkeep was too expensive
Sweden's Borås Zoo has admitted to killing nine healthy lion cubs since 2012 because their upkeep was too costly.
Watch: Mammoth whale pushes diver to protect her from deadly tiger shark attack
Sixty-three-year-old marine biologist Nan Hauser believes the creature steered her away from the certain attack of a tiger shark.
This snake's record-breaking bite could kill up to 100 people
A snake in Australia yielded a record-breaking amount of venom during a milking session. The 3.1027g bite is enough to kill up to 100 people.
One of the largest volcanic eruptions ever happened in 2012 - and barely anyone noticed
New research is revealing fascinating details about the largest underwater eruption in the past 100 years.
Pelican spider: Meet the arachnid that looks like a small pelican and feeds on its friends
The Pelican spider, from Madagascar, remained unstudied for a long time after its discovery. A recent study of the arachnid reveals this blighter's secrets
200-million-year-old fossils reveal how early butterflies thrived before the first flowers appeared
Researchers, Timo van Eldijk and Bas van de Schootbrugge, have discovered the oldest known fossil remains of moths and butterflies, dating back to more than 200 million years ago.
New turkey-sized dinosaur discovered in ancient Australian river bed
Previously unknown species, which has been named Diluvicursor pickeringi, uncovered in 113-million-year-old rocks in south-eastern Australia.
Super-black bird of paradise feathers are so stunningly dark they absorb 99.96% of light - here's why
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Giant burrowing bat which lived in prehistoric New Zealand discovered
The animal's specialized teeth and large size suggest it was capable of eating plants, as well as small vertebrates.
2017 was the new warmest year on record discounting El Nino influence
The world is getting warmer each year and humans are to blame.
Bomb Cyclone: Nasa shares stunning images of frozen Chesapeake and Delaware Bay
Nasa's images shared on Instagram offer a bird's eye view of what is happening in some parts of the country.
Climate change could lead to marine food shortage, posing a serious threat to sea life
Warm ocean waters and rising CO2 levels are likely to disturb the food chain.
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