curiosities

Ichthyosaurs, named after the first recognized female paleontologist, Mary Anning, lived from the Early Triassic to the Late Cretaceous, in what is now the Americas, Europe, and Asia. They have found remains of the three largest animals in history.

Male Philoponella prominens use hydraulic pressure to extend their leg joints and launch themselves to safety. All so as not to end up cannibalized by the female after intercourse. Do you want to see how the male escapes?

Indiana Jones was right! New research shows that the venom of the smallest species is more potent than the force of the larger ones.

This new species of jellyfish forces biologists to redefine at least one of the key features of the genus, or perhaps create an entirely new genus of jellyfish.

Mystery solved! They discover that pterosaurs could control the color of their feathers using melanin pigments.

Australian Reptile Park has announced a dangerous but incredible achievement after getting a pair of Komodo dragons to mate.

What are mushrooms talking about? A scientist discovers that his electrical communication system is similar to human speech.

Saturn, Mars, Venus and Jupiter will be perfectly aligned this April. Don't miss this rare celestial spectacle!