Times Humans Changed The Evolution Of Animals
There's no question that humans have left an indelible mark on the world, but we're also inadvertently steering the evolution of the life around us.
Read MoreThere's no question that humans have left an indelible mark on the world, but we're also inadvertently steering the evolution of the life around us.
Read MoreEarthquakes are known for being destructive forces of nature, but not all of them actually stem from purely natural causes. In some cases, humans are at fault.
Read MoreFrom the Appalachians to the ocean, Georgia is a beautiful state, just be on the lookout for these dangerous animals if you go.
Read MoreNew York City is notorious for its large population of rats, but depending on who you ask, there's one American city that has more.
Read MoreLightning is one of nature's most awesome displays, but it can also be one of its most deadly. Thankfully, there's a way to reduce your risk.
Read MoreWhen it comes to shark watching, most people don't have Massachusetts on their short list of destinations, but maybe they should.
Read MoreNot that you were looking, but it's very unlikely to find alligators and crocodiles coexisting in the same habitat, barring this one location.
Read MoreHumans may have taken over the planet with our amazing intellect, but that doesn't mean the animal kingdom is filled with slow minds.
Read MoreTurtles aside, humans tend to think of ourselves as the pinnacle of longevity, but there's one crocodile that has us all beat.
Read MoreBlue whales are the largest animals to have ever lived. The largest of these giants was a true behemoth, equaling the combined weight of thousands of people.
Read MoreThere a lot of natural diversity in New Mexico, but some of its most unique flora and fauna are under threat of extinction.
Read MoreAncient, tough, and extremely dangerous to pretty much anything around them, crocodiles and alligators are actually under threat from a few other predators.
Read MoreFrom the Everglades to the Keys, Florida is teeming with life, but with human encroachment, some species are being pushed to the brink of extinction.
Read MoreAs the last ice age was ending, Australian megafauna that included giant kangaroos went extinct, and it is even more depressing than we thought.
Read MorePigeons don't have a stellar reputation, particularly when it comes to their nests, but there may be a method to their madness.
Read MoreAs Earth's ever-present celestial companion, the moon exerts a constant influence on our planet, and its disappearance would be a massive shock to all life.
Read MoreAnimals are finely adapted to their native habitats, but when they are introduced to other ecosystems, they can become destructive invaders and agents of chaos.
Read MoreThere are many lesser-known facts about Ohio, and one of the more unfortunate is a rare animal species that went extinct without almost anyone noticing.
Read MoreDeath is inevitable for almost all organisms, but avoiding a sticky end is easier for some that happen to be insanely hard to kill.
Read MoreOne of the most infamous cautionary tales of humanity's follies, the reasons behind the extinction of the dodo are even more depressing than you may realize.
Read MoreThe Sun's activity typically peaks at solar maximum, but there's an even more dangerous stage it could enter, and with potentially dire consequences.
Read MoreIf you're caught in a thunderstorm while driving and worried about a lightning strike, your car can keep you safe, and for reasons that may surprise you.
Read MoreA number of amazing creatures have fooled us into thinking they went extinct either millions of years ago or in modern times, only to be rediscovered.
Read MoreThe world used to have far more than the current three species of elephants, and researchers have theories why these seven prehistoric species went extinct.
Read MoreLife is tenacious and the universe is vast, so some are confident that extraterrestrial life is hiding out there. These worlds are the top contenders.
Read MoreEvolution has produced a steady stream of now-extinct terrifying creatures, but if they were around today, some could destroy the Earth as we know it.
Read MoreThe United States is filled with animals that attack people, and you might think Florida is the state with the most animal attacks. But, you'd be wrong.
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