The cassowary, a flightless bird native to Australia and Papua New Guinea, is often regarded as the world's most dangerous bird, especially when it comes to human encounters. Known for its powerful legs and sharp talons, the cassowary has a reputation for being aggressive and unpredictable. Cassowaries are large, flightless birds that can stand up to six feet tall and … [Read more...] about The Cassowary Is The World’s Most Dangerous Bird
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The World’s Smallest Chameleon Has Been Found, And It Is “Surprisingly” Endowed
Camouflage is a useful trait for both predators and prey, but it may be a pain in the neck for field biologists trying to increase their taxonomic contributions. When you're dealing with an animal the size of your fingertip, like the chameleon detailed in a new study published in Scientific Reports, finding new species becomes much more challenging. So, where does one look … [Read more...] about The World’s Smallest Chameleon Has Been Found, And It Is “Surprisingly” Endowed
Incredible Occasion The World’s Largest Sea Turtle Has Emerged From The Water
The world's largest sea turtle comes from the water onto the sand at this precise time. It's a magnificent leatherback turtle that appears to have emerged from the water to relax on the sand. Leatherback turtles are the world's largest turtle species. They don't have a hard shell like other turtles; instead, their backs are covered in thick, leathery skin, thus the … [Read more...] about Incredible Occasion The World’s Largest Sea Turtle Has Emerged From The Water
The Quokka: The World’s Happiest Animal
Introducing the quokka, a creature so charming it's earned nicknames like "the world's happiest animal" and even "the Short-Tailed Scrub Wallaby" (though let's be honest, "quokka" rolls off the tongue much better). This pint-sized marsupial, roughly the size of your average house cat, hails from the southwestern corner of Australia and is ready to melt your heart with its … [Read more...] about The Quokka: The World’s Happiest Animal
World’s Oldest Aquarium Fish May Be Even Older Than We Thought
Methuselah, the Australian Lungfish residing at Steinhart Aquarium in California, has been an iconic figure for her impressive age and delightful personality. Previously estimated to be 84 years old, recent DNA analysis suggests she could be even older, potentially surpassing 100 years of age, with an age range of 83-101 years. Methuselah, a 1.2-meter-long (4 feet) fish … [Read more...] about World’s Oldest Aquarium Fish May Be Even Older Than We Thought