Animals

February 7, 2023

“De-Extinction” Biotech Company Is Working To Bring the Dodo Back To Life

The dodo, a flightless bird that went extinct in the 17th century, has long been among the first animals that come to mind when we think of extinct species. However, their fate is also a testament to how humans can push a whole group of animals to the brink. Now, Colossal Bioscience, a genetic engineering company, has the mission to bring back the dodo—or more realistically, a simile of it.

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February 2, 2023

Monster Toad the Size of a Newborn Baby Is Found in Australia

A six-pound toad that will eat anything in its way—including small mammals—sounds like something out of a horror B-movie. But that's precisely what park ranger Kylee Gray encountered while doing routine track work in Australia's Conway National Park. Nicknamed Toadzilla by the rangers, the female cane toad weighed 5.95 pounds (2.7 kilograms). This is believed to be a world record for toads.

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January 29, 2023

Quick-Thinking Man Helps a Koala Cross a Busy Highway in Australia

Seeing a wild animal in an urban environment can be a striking sight. However, when animals venture out of their natural habitat they are also at risk for injury—and even death—due to cars and other risks. Fortunately, there are some people who take it upon themselves to help animals when they see them in precarious situations.

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