The Coconut Crab (Birgus latro)
The Coconut crab is the largest terrestrial crab in the world! They can weigh up to 9lbs and can get over 3ft long.
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Lucy Turner
- Feb 1, 2021
- 2 min
Ethiopian wolves (Canis simensis)
These wolves are hard-working and form strong familial bonds. But they are also considered the most endangered canid. So let's learn more.
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Lucy Turner
- Jan 28, 2021
- 2 min
Stores Drop Coconut Products due to Forced Monkey Labor
Target is the latest on the list of stores that are refusing to stock specific coconut-based products due to evidence of forced labor...
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Lucy Turner
- Jan 23, 2021
- 2 min
The Zebra (Hippotigris)
Zebras are odd-looking animals due to their striking stripes. But these herbivores are fascinating in many other ways as well.
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Lucy Turner
- Jan 21, 2021
- 2 min
New Zealand's Carnivorous Snails (Powelliphanta)
These massive snails are a sight to behold, but you probably do not want to watch them in the middle of a meal.
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Lucy Turner
- Jan 18, 2021
- 2 min
Hedgehog Gall Wasp (Acraspis erinacei)
The gall wasp is an interesting specimen, interacting with a tree to create an egg sac. Let's find out more!
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Lucy Turner
- Jan 14, 2021
- 2 min
The Silkworm (Bombyx mori)
Silkworms are exploited for the silk that they create. But what more can we learn about them?
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Lucy Turner
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
The Chameleon (Chamaeleonidae)
We all know that these reptiles change color, but you may be wrong about why they do it.
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Lucy Turner
- Jan 9, 2021
- 2 min
The White Oak (Quercus alba)
Unfinished white oak wood is a fairly light gray, with dark waves throughout. For this reason, the tree is called the white oak. It is a...
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Lucy Turner
- Jan 4, 2021
- 2 min
Rhinoceros (Family: Rhinocerotidae)
This giant animal has a lot going for it, but humans have been killing them off in extremes. But why? Let's find out.
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Lucy Turner
- Jan 1, 2021
- 2 min
Broad-footed Marsupial Mice (Antechinus)
These small mice are NSFW but are also very vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
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Lucy Turner
- Dec 27, 2020
- 2 min
The Common Holly (Ilex aquifolium)
Holly Is a staple holiday tradition plant for most people in the Northern Hemisphere. It is also toxic if consumed in high quantities.
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Lucy Turner
- Dec 27, 2020
- 2 min
Treehoppers (Membracidae family)
Treehoppers look like strange alien species, but there are a lot more to them than meets the eye.
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Lucy Turner
- Dec 21, 2020
- 3 min
Report Finds That More Than 300 Shark And Manta Ray Species Threatened with Extinction
31 species now extinct and almost 30% all all live on earth is now threatened. Let's see what the new report by the IUCN can teach us.
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Lucy Turner
- Dec 18, 2020
- 3 min
Olotón, The Nitrogen Fixing Corn from Mexico
Olotón is a variety of corn grown by the Mixe indigenous community, which may help to reduce nitrogen fertilizer pollution
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Lucy Turner
- Dec 14, 2020
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The Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii)
This is a fascinating bird that has a rather unfortante name. Let's find out why they have such blue feet!
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Lucy Turner
- Dec 12, 2020
- 2 min
The Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
Goldfish make great house pets, but people do not seem to understand how intelligent they are, or even how varied they can be.
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Lucy Turner
- Dec 10, 2020
- 2 min
The Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
This small bird is great at adaptation. It also showcases a wonderful array of colors and sheen that makes you want to learn more about it.
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