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Aerial view of the Amazon River

Death of Brazil’s ‘Man of the Hole’ Highlights Issues Faced By Country’s Indigenous Tribes

The last living member of an uncontacted tribe in the Brazilian Amazon has passed away. Nickamed the “Man of the Hole,” he was the only…

River Phoenix as Indiana Jones in 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'

A Man Spent 72 Hours Locked In a Room with 72 Venomous Snakes

Ophidiophobia, a fear of snakes, is one of the most common phobias in the world. While most snakes are not an immediate threat to one’s…

Three fish swimming below a dugong

The Dugong Is the First Large Vertebrae to Become ‘Functionally Extinct’ Off China’s Coast

Clare Fitzgerald

The dugong, a species of sea cow that’s said to have inspired ancient tales of mermaids, has been declared “functionally extinct” in China’s coastal waters.…

Blue white-lipped island pit viper in a striking pose + Largetooth sawfish swimming underwater

10 of the World’s Rarest Animals – You’ll Have to See Them to Believe They Exist!

Elisabeth Edwards

Given how big the world is, it would be naïve to believe we’ve discovered all that there is to be found. From undiscovered plant life…

Small mounds around the exterior of a brine pool

Brine Pools: The Hidden Secret In the Depths of the World’s Oceans

Todd Neikirk

The vast majority of the Earth is covered in water, and scientists haven’t even scratched the surface of what lies beneath. It’s well known that…

Slow loris in a tree + Baby hippopotamus sitting in shallow water

Careful! These Cute Animals Will Actually Kill You

Todd Neikirk

People like to keep animals such as dogs, cats and rabbits in their homes because they’re adorable. That being said, pets aren’t the only cute…

Justin Bieber looking over his sunglasses

Six Celebrities Who Are Making a Difference for the Environment – And Five Who Are Killing It

Todd Neikirk

When one has a lot of money, it’s easy to do an awful lot of harm to the Earth. This includes having a massive carbon…

Giant squid washed ashore on a beach

Giant Squid Washes Ashore On Cape Town Beach

Clare Fitzgerald

A giant squid was discovered washed up on Scarborough Beach near Cape Town, South Africa on August 16, 2022. The rare sea creature, known for…

Aldi Novel Adilang holding up his landing permit

An Indonesian Teenager Once Survived 49 Days Adrift At Sea

Clare Fitzgerald

For those who frequent the sea, one of their biggest fears is being stranded without any food or water. In Indonesia, it’s actually the job…

Portrait of Bear Grylls

Did Bear Grylls Enjoy Any of the Survival Foods He Ate In the Wild?

Todd Neikirk

Edward Michael “Bear” Grylls is likely the world’s most famous survivalist and adventurer. Born in London, England in 1974, he developed an interest in sailing…