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It's 'throw a baby puffin off a cliff' season in Iceland

Plague still exists—but what threat does it pose to humans today?

These lizards can survive (and thrive) on a lethal dose of lead

How 600-lb. megafish became a collector’s item in Thailand

Resurrecting the lost giants of the Galápagos

Wild pigs are turning electric blue in California. Here’s why.

What do dolphins and whales think of each other?

Demand for wolf-dog hybrid pets is surging worldwide

Scientists discover new tarantula species with ginormous genitals

This giant bug is real. Are more monster insects are out there?

Rat kings might actually be real—but it’s nothing to laugh about

Florida has 4,000 black bears. Is that too few, or too many?

Should you still squash spotted lanternflies? Here’s what to know

Whales are going eerily silent. Experts say it’s a warning sign.

Female invasive joro spiders may dabble in cannibalism

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