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An ancient snake fossil discovered in England reveals a strange new species and clues to the origins of modern snakes.

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The eagle was eventually able to be returned to its nest, which involved it being gently hoisted back to its nest by rope.

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Roughly 300 years ago, Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus set out to identify and name every living organism on Earth. He described more than 10,000 species of plants and animals prior to his death, per ...

The seizure of dozens of live Western blue-tongued lizards, bearded dragons and spiny-tailed skinks covertly packed into popcorn bags, biscuit tins and women’s handbags have led to the longest prison ...