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What Makes Cheetahs the Fastest Animals On Earth?

Watch a few photography experts capture the perfect image.

Mysterious Mandarin Duck Appears in NYC’s Central Park

Thousands of birders flocked to New York’s Central Park last week to catch a rare glimpse of a Mandarin duck, a beautiful bird usually found in Asia. Why is it so cool? For starters, it

Meet the Biggest Dinosaur of the Jurassic Period

Scientists in South Africa have discovered a new species of a giant dinosaur called Ledumahadi mafube, a plant-eating dinosaur whose name means “giant thunderclap at dawn.”

Did Scientists Actually Discover a Real-Life Unicorn?

Scientists in Siberia recently discovered the fossilized skull of a 30,000-year-old Elasmotherium sibiricum, a giant horse-like animal that had a massive horn growing from the center of its head. If you’re thinking it sounds a

Could You Outrun A Tyrannosaurus Rex?

Scientists break down the speed of the prehistoric beast.

Watch How These Six Birds Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Birds have some interesting ways to attract attention. Here’s how six birds “flirt.”

How Does a Caterpillar Transform Into A Butterfly?

See a butterfly transform from caterpillar to a chrysalis, thanks to 15,000 time lapse photos.

What’s the World’s Smallest Deer ?

Learn more about the South American pudu deer.

What Are the Scariest Animals on Earth?

It’s the time of year for scary stuff — movies, haunted houses, costumes and, yes, animals. The animal kingdom is full of bizarre-looking creatures that are sure to freak you out.
Sure, there are sharks, crocodiles, spiders and snakes, but these seven scary animals are a little more out of the ordinary.

What’s the Strongest Biological Structure?

Step aside diamonds, spider silk and steel. There’s a new champ in town.