7 Endangered Species You'll Only Find In Florida
From the Everglades to the Keys, Florida is teeming with life, but with human encroachment, some species are being pushed to the brink of extinction.
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The Giant Kangaroo's Extinction Is More Depressing Than We Thought
As the last ice age was ending, Australian megafauna that included giant kangaroos went extinct, and it is even more depressing than we thought.
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No, Pigeons Aren't Stupid. Here's Why Their Nests Look So Horrible
Pigeons don't have a stellar reputation, particularly when it comes to their nests, but there may be a method to their madness.
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What Would Really Happen If The Moon Disappeared?
As 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.
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12 Invasive Animal Species That Have Destroyed Ecosystems
Animals are finely adapted to their native habitats, but when they are introduced to other ecosystems, they can become destructive invaders and agents of chaos.
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Ohio's Rare Animal Species You Didn't Know Went Extinct
There 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.
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5 Organisms That Are Insanely Hard To Kill
Death is inevitable for almost all organisms, but avoiding a sticky end is easier for some that happen to be insanely hard to kill.
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The Reason Dodo Birds Went Extinct Is More Depressing Than You Thought
One 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.
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The Sun Could Enter An Even More Dangerous Phase Than Solar Maximum
The Sun's activity typically peaks at solar maximum, but there's an even more dangerous stage it could enter, and with potentially dire consequences.
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Your Car Can Protect You From Lightning, But Not For The Reasons You Think
If 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.
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Creatures That Fooled Us Into Thinking They Went Extinct
A 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.
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Theories Why These 7 Prehistoric Elephants Went Extinct
The world used to have far more than the current three species of elephants, and researchers have theories why these seven prehistoric species went extinct.
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5 Worlds Where Extraterrestrial Life Could Be Hiding
Life is tenacious and the universe is vast, so some are confident that extraterrestrial life is hiding out there. These worlds are the top contenders.
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10 Extinct Creatures That Would Destroy Earth Today
Evolution 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.
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The State With The Most Animal Attacks Actually Isn't Florida
The 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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What Would Happen If Bees Went Extinct?
It turns out bees are responsible for a lot more than just making honey. In fact, if bees were to disappear, it could lead to some catastrophic outcomes.
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The Crocodile Color So Rare You've Probably Never Seen It
Crocodiles are hardy creatures, yet even these tenacious reptiles surprised researchers after a group was found in a dark cave with a unique color scheme.
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The Rare Celestial Event That Will Eventually Disappear For Earth
Total eclipses are one of the most majestic natural phenomena you can witness, but thanks to a quirk of celestial mechanics, they won't be around forever.
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5 Species That Could Dominate Earth If Humans Go Extinct
It may seem like humans are supreme among all of Earth's creatures, but some other species are quite capable of dominating the planet if we were to go extinct.
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The Beautiful Crystal Cave That's Actually A Potential Death Trap
Deep under the Chihuahuan Desert is a natural wonder, a cave filled with beautiful giant crystals, but is also a potential death trap.
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What Would Happen If Flies Went Extinct?
Many have wished for those pesky flies to just disappear, but the truth of what their extinction would do to Earth's ecosystem is more complex than you think.
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The Animal With The Most Powerful Punch Could Fit Inside Your Pocket
There are plenty of scary creatures on Earth (and especially in the ocean), but one of the most powerful might come as a surprise. After all, it's pretty tiny.
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5 Biggest Precious Material Deposits Ever Found
Earth is packed full of precious materials, oftentimes concentrated into specific deposits. Here are some of the largest of those known deposits.
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5 Times Scientists Fought Back Against Invasive Species And Actually Won
Invasive species can be quite dangerous, putting entire ecosystems at risk with just their simple presence. But sometimes, researchers are able to fight back.
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Giant Footprints Reveal Another Hadrosaur Larger Than T-Rex
While the T-Rex is famous for its fearsome stature, recent research has shown that it wasn't actually the largest dinosaur. Nowhere near it, in fact.
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Not Even A Nuclear Blast Could Stop One 290 Million-Year-Old Tree Species
The destruction wrought on Japan by the atomic bomb in 1945 can't be understated. Yet, these trees somehow survived to become symbols of peace and hope.
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The Longest Cave System In The World Is Right In Kentucky
Caves are pretty fascinating places, and larger caves might be even more interesting. In any case, this huge cave system has quite a bit going for it.
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