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Tarantulas Disguised As Cookies: What German Customs Found In Vietnam Shipment
German customs officers have discovered a massive haul of about 1,500 tarantulas hidden inside a shipment disguised as cookies, authorities said.
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Scientists Find 200 Million-Year-Old Flying Reptile Species
The pterosaur is approximately 209 million years old, dating back to the late Triassic period.
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Video: In UP, Children Carry 15-Foot Python Bare-Handed, Treat It Like A Toy
A massive 15-foot python became an unlikely toy for a group of children in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr. They were seen lifting the reptile with their hands, parading it through village roads, and taking selfies.
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Video: Doctor Performs Surgery On 8-Foot Long Cobra In Rajasthan
Showing no fear of being bitten by a poisonous snake, a doctor in Rajasthan conducted life-saving surgery on a reptile with serious injuries.
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Monsoons Bringing More Than Just Rain In Madhya Pradesh - Crocodiles
As the monsoon clouds drench Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri, they're bringing with them more than just rain - they're bringing crocodiles. With each passing year, sightings of these reptiles have increased across both rural and urban areas
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Watch: 50-Year-Old UP Man Attempts To Kiss Snake For Reel, Bitten On Tongue
A 50-year-old man is battling for his life after a snake bit him on his tongue as he attempted to kiss the reptile, reportedly to create a reel for social media.
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Video: Cobra Swallows 1-Foot Long Knife. Here's How They Took It Out
A cobra entered a home in search of prey. The venomous reptile crawled through the kitchen when it accidentally swallowed a knife, mistaking it for food. It was far from anything a snake would digest.
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Meerut Woman, Lover Murder Her Husband, Get Snake To Bite Body In Cover-Up Attempt
A woman and her lover murdered her husband in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut and then left a snake near his body to have the reptile's bites cover up their crime.
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100-Year-Old Tortoise Starts His First-Time Fatherhood at Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo has long been active in Galápagos tortoise conservation—giants native to the Ecuadorian archipelago. Arriving in the zoo in the 1940s, it had never exhibited any inclination for mating. But lately, staff members paired him with a 35-year-old female called Estrella based on behavioral changes.
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On Camera, Man Calmly Pets Giant Cobra, Leaves Viewers Shocked
It's an interaction you don't see very often, and when you do, it doesn't always go this way. A man sitting in front of a giant cobra and treating it like a friend.
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Crocodile Kills Beachgoer, Drags Victim Through Sea In Indonesia
A crocodile fatally attacked and carried off a 51-year-old swimmer, Sadarwinata, at Talise Beach in Indonesia, prompting a rescue response and grim aerial footage capturing the reptile with the victim's body.
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Iguanas Travelled 5,000 Miles to Fiji on Rafts 34 Million Years Ago
Iguanas undertook a remarkable 5,000-mile journey from North America to Fiji around 34 million years ago. According to a new genetic study, these reptiles floated on rafts of vegetation, possibly due to extreme weather events. The research, published in PNAS, found that Fiji’s iguanas are closely related to North American species, contradicting e...
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How Cambodia Is Saving Siamese Crocodile From Extinction
A motorbike rider inches slowly over bumpy terrain deep in Cambodia's Virachey National Park, carefully adjusting the basket strapped behind him. Inside is precious cargo -- a critically endangered Siamese crocodile.
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Researchers Question Authenticity of Mosasaur Fossil in Morocco Mine
The discovery of a mosasaur fossil in a phosphate mine in Morocco has raised concerns over its authenticity. Initially described in 2021 as a new species, Xenodens calminechari, the fossil included a jawbone and sharp teeth, leading researchers to claim its uniqueness. However, new findings have prompted skepticism, particularly regarding the struc...
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Scientists Uncover Remains of Larger Mesosaurs in Uruguay’s Ancient Seas
Paleontologists in Uruguay have uncovered fossils of mesosaurs that exceed previous size records, revealing that these ancient reptiles may have grown to lengths of up to 2.5 metres. The specimens, found in the Mangrullo Formation, include fragmentary skulls and other bones, offering a glimpse into the gigantism that occurred in mature mesosaurs. R...
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Tarantulas Disguised As Cookies: What German Customs Found In Vietnam Shipment
German customs officers have discovered a massive haul of about 1,500 tarantulas hidden inside a shipment disguised as cookies, authorities said.
-
Scientists Find 200 Million-Year-Old Flying Reptile Species
The pterosaur is approximately 209 million years old, dating back to the late Triassic period.
-
Video: In UP, Children Carry 15-Foot Python Bare-Handed, Treat It Like A Toy
A massive 15-foot python became an unlikely toy for a group of children in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr. They were seen lifting the reptile with their hands, parading it through village roads, and taking selfies.
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Video: Doctor Performs Surgery On 8-Foot Long Cobra In Rajasthan
Showing no fear of being bitten by a poisonous snake, a doctor in Rajasthan conducted life-saving surgery on a reptile with serious injuries.
-
Monsoons Bringing More Than Just Rain In Madhya Pradesh - Crocodiles
As the monsoon clouds drench Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri, they're bringing with them more than just rain - they're bringing crocodiles. With each passing year, sightings of these reptiles have increased across both rural and urban areas
-
Watch: 50-Year-Old UP Man Attempts To Kiss Snake For Reel, Bitten On Tongue
A 50-year-old man is battling for his life after a snake bit him on his tongue as he attempted to kiss the reptile, reportedly to create a reel for social media.
-
Video: Cobra Swallows 1-Foot Long Knife. Here's How They Took It Out
A cobra entered a home in search of prey. The venomous reptile crawled through the kitchen when it accidentally swallowed a knife, mistaking it for food. It was far from anything a snake would digest.
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Meerut Woman, Lover Murder Her Husband, Get Snake To Bite Body In Cover-Up Attempt
A woman and her lover murdered her husband in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut and then left a snake near his body to have the reptile's bites cover up their crime.
-
100-Year-Old Tortoise Starts His First-Time Fatherhood at Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo has long been active in Galápagos tortoise conservation—giants native to the Ecuadorian archipelago. Arriving in the zoo in the 1940s, it had never exhibited any inclination for mating. But lately, staff members paired him with a 35-year-old female called Estrella based on behavioral changes.
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On Camera, Man Calmly Pets Giant Cobra, Leaves Viewers Shocked
It's an interaction you don't see very often, and when you do, it doesn't always go this way. A man sitting in front of a giant cobra and treating it like a friend.
-
Crocodile Kills Beachgoer, Drags Victim Through Sea In Indonesia
A crocodile fatally attacked and carried off a 51-year-old swimmer, Sadarwinata, at Talise Beach in Indonesia, prompting a rescue response and grim aerial footage capturing the reptile with the victim's body.
-
Iguanas Travelled 5,000 Miles to Fiji on Rafts 34 Million Years Ago
Iguanas undertook a remarkable 5,000-mile journey from North America to Fiji around 34 million years ago. According to a new genetic study, these reptiles floated on rafts of vegetation, possibly due to extreme weather events. The research, published in PNAS, found that Fiji’s iguanas are closely related to North American species, contradicting e...
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How Cambodia Is Saving Siamese Crocodile From Extinction
A motorbike rider inches slowly over bumpy terrain deep in Cambodia's Virachey National Park, carefully adjusting the basket strapped behind him. Inside is precious cargo -- a critically endangered Siamese crocodile.
-
Researchers Question Authenticity of Mosasaur Fossil in Morocco Mine
The discovery of a mosasaur fossil in a phosphate mine in Morocco has raised concerns over its authenticity. Initially described in 2021 as a new species, Xenodens calminechari, the fossil included a jawbone and sharp teeth, leading researchers to claim its uniqueness. However, new findings have prompted skepticism, particularly regarding the struc...
-
Scientists Uncover Remains of Larger Mesosaurs in Uruguay’s Ancient Seas
Paleontologists in Uruguay have uncovered fossils of mesosaurs that exceed previous size records, revealing that these ancient reptiles may have grown to lengths of up to 2.5 metres. The specimens, found in the Mangrullo Formation, include fragmentary skulls and other bones, offering a glimpse into the gigantism that occurred in mature mesosaurs. R...
