Wildlife

King of the (Sea) Monsters

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This story begins like any good Godzilla flick: the unsuspecting scientist, perfectly specialized for their twist of fate, does something mundane. Then ‘BOOM!’ the monster appears--in this case the Godzilla shark.

Curiosity Daily Podcast: Respecting Others with Hanlon’s Razor, What If the World Went Vegan, and Dancing Cockatoos

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Learn about a cockatoo that proves humans aren’t the only animals who can dance; mental models like Hanlon’s razor for reducing anxiety and getting along better with others, with some help from authors Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann; and, what would happen if the world went vegan.

Fear of the Creepy and Crawly

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Arachnophobia and Entomophobia defined. The fear of insects and arachnids is real, but what they do for our ecosystem is important and they are actually our creepy crawly friends.

There's A Lot You Don't Know

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Here are some fin-tastic facts you probably didn't know about sharks.

Naked and Afraid of Sharks 2: Survivalists in Action

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The Shark Experience at Georgia Aquarium

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20 Years of Air Jaws

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Behind the Laughs: Jackass Shark Week 2.0

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What is a Pocket Shark?

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Pocket sharks are a real thing and they are a very rare deep-sea species. These pocket-sized pocket sharks may be remarkably small but that's not how they got their name.

Shark Conservation is Essential to Tackle Climate Change

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We depend on sharks: that’s just a fact. As predators, they regulate the ocean’s ecosystems and reduce carbon emissions, so preserving their numbers is a top priority.

Shark Week: The Podcast – How to Survive a Shark Attack

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Luke Tipple speaks with former Australian Navy bomb disposal diver, environmentalist & star of Shark Week special Monsters Under the Rig, Paul de Gelder.

The Best Thing About Summer

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Get ready for the best summer yet. Starting July 11 and continuing through July 18th you can see more hours of shark programming than ever before on Discovery and discovery+.

California Condors

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California Condors were on the brink of extinction in the 1980s due to human impact. Conservationist and nature photographer Ian Shive visits Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge to check out their amazing comeback.

Science | Shark News: Shark in Motion

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A strong engine and great tire tread are no match for years of evolution. See how scientists are taking inspiration from sharks to make advancements in transportation.

Shark Week | Seal Cam

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Get your heart pumping for Shark Week starting July 24th on Discovery and discovery+.

Meet the Shark Academy Recruits Competing for the Chance of a Lifetime

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What Makes Zebra Shark Eggs Unique

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Curiosity Daily Podcast: Why Cuttlefish Wore 3-D Glasses for Science

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Learn about why your next relationship will probably be like your last one; what scientists learned by studying the oldest material on Earth; and what researchers learned when they had cuttlefish wear 3-D glasses.