Prehistoric animals roamed all over the Earth. One of the best examples is the fascinating animals found at the La Brea Tar ...

Today, the wandering albatross holds the title of largest flying creature on the planet. The Antarctic traveler can reach ...

Not all iconic creatures in the Jurassic Park franchise are technically dinosaurs, as some are prehistoric animals with distinct differences in taxonomy. The series has introduced more diverse and ...

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E ven for nature lovers, there are some animals out there that give even the most dedicated naturalist the heebie-jeebies.

The babirusa, also called the "deer-pig," lives in Indonesia. It is known for its unusual upward-curving tusks. The babirusa ...

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Babirusas are believed to have diverged from their pig ancestors between 26 million and 12 million years ago after getting isolated on Sulawesi when sea levels rose at the end of the last ice age.

The 9.5-foot oarfish was discovered on Nov. 6, marking the second such occurrence in San Diego County this year.