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Scientists Spot World's Smallest Snake for First Time in 20 Years

Scientists Spot World's Smallest Snake for First Time in 20 Years

The Barbados threadsnake, which tops out at four inches long, was rediscovered on a March survey trip.

Scientists Spot World's Smallest Snake for First Time in 20 Years

The Barbados threadsnake, which tops out at four inches long, was rediscovered on a March survey trip.

They Put It Where?!? Chimps Start Bizarre Trend and Stun Researchers

They Put It Where?!? Chimps Start Bizarre Trend and Stun Researchers

What started as one chimp’s quirky habit has turned into a full-blown trend—blades of grass dangling from ears and even rear ends. No medical reason. No utility. Just copycat behavior...

They Put It Where?!? Chimps Start Bizarre Trend and Stun Researchers

What started as one chimp’s quirky habit has turned into a full-blown trend—blades of grass dangling from ears and even rear ends. No medical reason. No utility. Just copycat behavior...

EU Strikes at Fur Industry as Millions of Mink Face Suffering

EU Strikes at Fur Industry as Millions of Mink Face Suffering

Mink are suffering in silence while deadly viruses brew—Congress must act now to end this cruelty and stop the next public health disaster before it begins.

EU Strikes at Fur Industry as Millions of Mink Face Suffering

Mink are suffering in silence while deadly viruses brew—Congress must act now to end this cruelty and stop the next public health disaster before it begins.

Scientists Discover New Prehistoric Shark at Mammoth Cave National Park

Scientists Discover New Prehistoric Shark at Mammoth Cave National Park

Our national parks provide recreational activities for us this time of year, but scientists are also always hard at work in the parks.

Scientists Discover New Prehistoric Shark at Mammoth Cave National Park

Our national parks provide recreational activities for us this time of year, but scientists are also always hard at work in the parks.

Scientists Uncover Hidden Manta Ray Species In Shallow Coastal Waters

Scientists Uncover Hidden Manta Ray Species In Shallow Coastal Waters

An enormous new species of manta ray has been hiding in plain sight—right off the coast of Florida, in the Gulf of Mexico, and around Caribbean reefs.

Scientists Uncover Hidden Manta Ray Species In Shallow Coastal Waters

An enormous new species of manta ray has been hiding in plain sight—right off the coast of Florida, in the Gulf of Mexico, and around Caribbean reefs.

Cyanobacteria Take Over Baltic Sea in Alarming Green Invasion

Cyanobacteria Take Over Baltic Sea in Alarming Green Invasion

The Baltic Sea has turned an eerie shade of green—and it’s not a trick of the light. Satellite images reveal ancient microorganisms surging through the waters, creating toxic blooms that...

Cyanobacteria Take Over Baltic Sea in Alarming Green Invasion

The Baltic Sea has turned an eerie shade of green—and it’s not a trick of the light. Satellite images reveal ancient microorganisms surging through the waters, creating toxic blooms that...