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Pseudosuchia

Crocodiles and Alligators are Surviving Members of an Ancient Evolutionary Division of Archosaurs. This Species Dominated the Planet During the Late Triassic Period Before an Extinction Event Led Them to be Usurped by Dinosaurs.

Crocodiles appear to be from another era when reptiles ruled. However, appearances can be deceiving. Crocodiles today are not Jurassic-era holdovers but rather one expression of a vast, diverse family that has existed for over 235 million years. More importantly, crocodiles are still evolving at a faster rate than they have in the past. But […]

Crocodiles and Alligators are Surviving Members of an Ancient Evolutionary Division of Archosaurs. This Species Dominated the Planet During the Late Triassic Period Before an Extinction Event Led Them to be Usurped by Dinosaurs. Read More »

Mary Anning

Mary Anning and her Brother Discovered the First Ichthyosaur Fossil When She was Only 12 Years Old. She Eventually Discovered Many More Fossils that Revolutionalized the Field of Paleontology. Unfortunately, She Did Not Get Full Credit for Her Discoveries Because She was a Woman.

According to recent studies, only 19.4% of all paleontologists are women. Women have made several critical discoveries. However, most of them have not been recognized due to working in a male-dominated field. But do you know who the mother of paleontology is? Mary Anning, at the age of 12, discovered the first ichthyosaur fossil with

Mary Anning and her Brother Discovered the First Ichthyosaur Fossil When She was Only 12 Years Old. She Eventually Discovered Many More Fossils that Revolutionalized the Field of Paleontology. Unfortunately, She Did Not Get Full Credit for Her Discoveries Because She was a Woman. Read More »

Yellow Headed Parrot

A Female Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot Escaped from Captivity in Germany in 1984. A Year Later, a Male Parrot Followed, and Those Two Have Established a Population of 60 Birds, Making Them the Biggest Wild Population of Parrots in Europe.

There are about 398 species of parrots known to man. While they are mostly found in tropical and subtropical areas, many of them are raised in captivity in colder regions. But did you know that the biggest group of parrots in Europe can be found in Stuttgart, Germany? A single yellow-headed Amazone escaped from captivity

A Female Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot Escaped from Captivity in Germany in 1984. A Year Later, a Male Parrot Followed, and Those Two Have Established a Population of 60 Birds, Making Them the Biggest Wild Population of Parrots in Europe. Read More »

Asteroid Dinosaurs

The Chicxulub Crater is the Result of an Asteroid Impact That Caused the Dinosaur Extinction. The Event Set 70% of the World’s Forests on Fire and Caused Tsunamis That Rose to a Height of 300 Feet.

A six-mile-wide asteroid called the Chicxlub slammed into the waters of Mexico that triggered the mass extinction of the dinosaurs and 70% of all Earth’s species. But did you know about the massive crater the asteroid created? The asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs ignited 70% of the world’s forests, caused tsunamis that rose

The Chicxulub Crater is the Result of an Asteroid Impact That Caused the Dinosaur Extinction. The Event Set 70% of the World’s Forests on Fire and Caused Tsunamis That Rose to a Height of 300 Feet. Read More »

Kiddo the Cat

In 1910, Kiddo the Cat Snuck Aboard an Airship and Travelled for 71 Hours. He was Then Adopted by the Daughter of One of the Airmen

Most of the time, cats can travel on flights without the need to be sedated. However, some would be very stressed when subjected to flight. But have you heard about the cat that flew for 71 hours? Kiddo, the cat, snuck onto an airship in 1910 and traveled with it for the entire 71-hour journey.

In 1910, Kiddo the Cat Snuck Aboard an Airship and Travelled for 71 Hours. He was Then Adopted by the Daughter of One of the Airmen Read More »

Poll the Parrot

President Andrew Jackson Owned a Parrot Named Poll. When Jackson Passed, Poll was at the Funeral but had to be Removed for Swearing and Yelling Profanities.

President Andrew Jackson swore a lot, and so did his parrot, Poll. The parrot was said to be an African grey parrot and was originally purchased as a gift for his wife, Rachel. Still, after her death, President Jackson became the parrot’s caretaker. But did you know that Poll learned to mimic Jackson’s language? Poll,

President Andrew Jackson Owned a Parrot Named Poll. When Jackson Passed, Poll was at the Funeral but had to be Removed for Swearing and Yelling Profanities. Read More »

Human Sweating

Humans Can Easily Lose 500 grams of Water Through Sweating

According to Harvard Anthropology Professor Daniel Lieberman, hairless, clawless, and largely weaponless, ancient humans used the unlikely combination of sweatiness and relentlessness to gain the upper hand over their faster, stronger, generally more dangerous animal prey. But how much do humans sweat? Humans are sweating specialists. In one hour, a horse can lose roughly 100

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Humming Bird Brain

The Hummingbird’s Brain is 4.2% of its Body Weight Which is Twice As Much Than That of Humans

Hummingbirds are commonly found in the Americas and thrive in tropical areas. These birds are not intentionally aggressive, in fact, when they feel threatened, they tend to flee than fight. They are known for their small stature and wing speed. But did you know they had big brains? Hummingbird brains are 4.2% of their total

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Wolves and Ravens are Friends

Ravens and Wolf Cubs Play Together and Get Along Really Well

Wolves, being predators and carnivores, eat almost any kind of prey in their environment, including ungulates, rabbits, smaller rodents, and even birds. But did you know wolf cubs and ravens get along so well? Ravens and wolf cubs have been seen playing together. The ravens flew over the cubs with sticks, enticing the cubs to

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