Category : Extinction


Termite Megacity Visible from Space Covers UK-Sized Area

A vast network of 200 million termite mounds in Brazil, spanning an area equivalent to Great Britain, has been visible from space for thousands of years. Built by tiny insects, these structures represent one of nature's largest construction projects.

UN Report: Epic River Fish Migrations Collapsing

A UN report finds freshwater fish populations have crashed by 81% since 1970, threatening epic migrations like the dorado catfish's 7,000-mile journey. Dams, pollution, and overfishing are key drivers.

Antarctic 'Pyramids' Fuel Lost Civilization Theories

Mysterious pyramid-like formations in Antarctica's Ellsworth Mountains, spotted via Google Earth, have ignited online speculation about a lost global civilization, though geologists attribute them to natural freeze-thaw erosion over millions of years.

Dolphins Use Baby Talk and Call Each Other by Name

Scientists have discovered that dolphins use unique signature whistles as names and modify their calls with higher pitch for calves, similar to human baby talk, based on decades of research in Florida.

Four-Horned Sheep Attracts Crowds at Remote Chinese Zoo

A rare four-horned sheep, believed to be a genetic mutation, is drawing tourists to a tiny mountain zoo in China. The animal joins other recent mutant sightings, including a two-headed cow in Kentucky, sparking scientific debate.

Joro Spider Invasion Spreads Across US, Experts Warn

The invasive Joro spider, originally from Asia, is rapidly spreading across the United States. Experts explain its ballooning ability, urban tolerance, and minimal threat to humans despite its venomous nature.

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