Scientists have verified the first occurrences of leprosy in wild chimpanzees, a bacterial illness that usually affects humans. Although it's unclear how the chimps contracted the virus, experts believe the findings indicate that leprosy is considerably more prevalent in chimps and other wild animals than previously thought. The findings were published in the journal … [Read more...] about For The First Time, Leprosy in Wild Chimps Has Been Confirmed
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Phantom of the Deep Sea Captured on Camera for the First Time
The unusual-looking and extremely elusive ghost shark dwells in the darkness of the deep sea, rarely revealing itself – just like a phantom, or ghost. But now we finally have it on camera. The rarely seen abyssal ghost shark (Hydrolagus trolli) is, as its name suggests, a ghost-like deep sea fish in the genus Chimaera that can be found in most of the world’s oceans. … [Read more...] about Phantom of the Deep Sea Captured on Camera for the First Time
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
A Stunning Video Shows A Sleeping Octopus Changing Color While Dreaming
A video showing an octopus changing colour as it's 'dreaming' has stunned the internet as it transforms from light to dark in the tank. The clip will air in upcoming documentary Octopus: Making Contact alongside a researcher who says that the animal could be dreaming because the colours are the same camouflage as when they are hunting and eating prey while they're … [Read more...] about A Stunning Video Shows A Sleeping Octopus Changing Color While Dreaming
This ‘Man Running In Snow’ Photo Isn’t What It Appears To Be
"Mind blown" There's nothing interesting here – simply a standard photograph of someone running along a snowy track. Is that the case? If you haven't noticed, this photo is an unintentional optical illusion that has been circulating on social media in recent days. What looks to be a person when viewed from behind is actually a dog when viewed from the front. One … [Read more...] about This ‘Man Running In Snow’ Photo Isn’t What It Appears To Be