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A museum drawer hid this dinosaur secret for 40 years, until now when everything changedAntarctica dinosaur fossil discovery: A forgotten fossil, overlooked for 40 years in a museum drawer, has revealed Antarctica's first dinos...
Scientists just found a new walking shark in a tiny corner of Papua New Guinea, and the meter-long species may be vulnerable because its range is so restrictedA new species of walking shark, Hemiscyllium dudgeonae, has been discovered off the coast of Papua New Guinea. Named after Dr. Christine Du...
Scientists discover ancient Antarctic fish fossil with a perfectly preserved skullA remarkable fish fossil from Antarctica offers a clear view of early evolution. Koharalepis jarviki, a 380-million-year-old specimen, reve...
Eyes the size of a pizza and longer than a bus - the ocean's most mysterious monster just showed up in Western Australia and scientists are stunnedScientists found signs of a giant squid in deep waters near Western Australia using DNA in seawater. The study also showed many unknown sea...
This prehistoric whale had razor teeth, bulging eyes and a face only evolution could loveA 25-million-year-old fossil discovered on an Australian beach has led to the identification of Janjucetus dullardi, a new species of prehi...
This fingernail-sized killer 100 times deadlier than a cobra is haunting Australian waters in the ‘off-season’Irukandji jellyfish, a venomous marine creature, poses a threat in Broome. A recent sting at Cable Beach raised concerns. University of Haw...
66-million-year-old fossilised vomit found in DenmarkA fascinating discovery from the Cretaceous period reveals a shark — or possibly another fish — may have swallowed sea lilies, only to late...
In heartbreaking decision, 43 stranded whales euthanized after rescue attempts fail in AustraliaForty-three stranded whales were euthanized by wildlife officials in Australia following rescue efforts that failed. Despite extensive atte...
10 best marine theme parks in the world: Attractions, ticket price, timings, airfareThe parks showcase a variety of sea animals, providing not only access to dolphins, sea lions, sharks and aquatic birds, but also entertain...
More than 200 whales found stranded on Tasmania's west coastAccording to wildlife experts, more than 200 whales have been discovered stranded on Tasmania's western shore.
Wild, wild country! Spot endangered Rothschild giraffes in Uganda or meet Giant Aldabra Tortoises in SeychellesHere's a roundup of some the best options to consider for your next holiday.
From the wilderness of Masai Mara to spending a night underwater in Zanzibar, make the most of your holiday with experiential travelMake the most out of your ravel stories and memories.
Let fun be the theme for summer vacations this yearTheme parks, experiential rides and water attractions spell fun for both kids and adults alike.
- Why do some dolphins, whales get stranded along coasts?
Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) Scientists are moving towards unravelling why otherwise healthy dolphins, whales and porpoises get stranded along...
- Australian scientist tracks whale sharks using NASA algorithm
Canberra, Nov 30 (IANS) An algorithm developed by NASA to study star charts has been used by an Australian marine scientist to track and id...
Carbon emission helping Octopuses to thrive
Fossils of 100-million-year-old dinosaur found in AustraliaFossils of a giant herbivorous dinosaur dating back more than 100 million years have been unearthed in Australia, scientists say.
Australian farmer finds 100 million-year-old marine predator fossilA Queensland farmer has unearthed fossilised remains of a top marine predator that dominated Australia's great inland sea between 110 and 1...
- Over 5 trillion plastic particles floating in world's oceans, finds study
Over 5.25 trillion plastic particles, with a combined weight of 269,000 tons may be floating in the world's oceans, according to a new stud...
Jellyfish blooms during ganapati immersionsMumbaikars forget about the painful jellyfish stings soon after the Ganesh festival, this problem points to larger issue at hand.