Would you jump in a pool with a shark? Or take a splash with a baby croc? That’s the choice several Aussie swimmers found themselves making this week after both a shark and a crocodile were spotted swimming laps at opposite ends of the country. The latest Sydney shark scare was really more a surprise, after a dusky whaler* was seen inside a netted swimming pool at Manly on Wednesday morning. Startled swimmers spotted the 1.2m shark in the harbour pool along West Esplanade in

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You can easily recognize the giant panda from its striking black-and-white coloring, round face, and smiling mouth. This mammal is a...

Scientists are making a mountain out of a mole hill after finding a rare breed of sightless burrowing mammal not seen for the better part...

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With over 2,000 species of shrimp living on our planet, there’s an awful lot to know about these amazing sea creatures. Let's check out...

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A reticulated baby giraffe at Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee, is garnering worldwide attention due to her unusual looks. The female,...

Flamingos are famous for their bright pink feathers, stilt-like legs, and S-shaped neck. When a flamingo spots potential dinner—favorite...

A bald eagle's white head may make it look bald. But actually the name comes from an old English word, "balde," meaning white. These...