Wildlife

Behind the Monster Moments: Monsters of the Cape

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Behind the Blob: Jaws vs. The Blob

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Behind the Scenes: The Haunting of Shark Tower

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Best Moments: Shark House

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Forrest Galante's Mysterious Creatures Photo Diary

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Facial Recognition for Grizzly Bears

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New A.I. technology is allowing scientists to keep track of individual grizzlies over their lifetimes.

Two Orcas Are Hunting Great White Sharks in South Africa

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A killer whale duo has been killing great white sharks off the Gansbaai coast, causing them to flee the area. These orcas have developed a taste for shark livers, transforming the local marine ecosystem.

The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker is Officially Extinct, Along with 22 Other Species

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Preserved too late, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declared almost two dozen previously endangered species as extinct, underscoring a larger problem of climate change and habitat loss in America.

Coral Reef Survival Relies on Gene Science and Lower Emissions

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Coral reefs across the world are under threat as global warming raises sea temperatures and the oceans become more acidic from absorbing carbon dioxide. While nations work to reduce industrial greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, helping coral to adapt to changing conditions could provide welcome relief for affected reefs.

Shark Tracking is Protecting Endangered Species like the Great White and Tiger Shark

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Scientists use a variety of methods, from acoustic tracking to body cams, to collect vital information on where sharks live, their numbers, their behavior, and environmental health.See scientists at work using these technologies to help study and save the sharks. Stream SHARK WEEK now on discovery+.

The Oldest Complete Fish Fossil was Discovered Thanks to Kung Fu

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Back in 2019, three Chinese paleontologists were playfighting during a break from working in the Chongqing Province, China. One was kung-fu kicked into a rocky outcrop, causing rubble to tumble down and exposing an opening in the rock face. Inside, a spectacular fossil lay undisturbed, preserved for millions of years.

The Shark Tech Behind Rogue Tiger Shark: The Hunt for Lagertha

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In the Cocos Islands, the sun danced across the sky in a daily ritual beginning with pink hues that burned to cobalt blue and retreated into deep purples by the day's end. But every moment was focused on using sophisticated marine technology to locate an elusive tiger shark on ROGUE TIGER SHARK: THE HUNT FOR LAGERTHA.Stream ROGUE TIGER SHARK: THE HUNT FOR LAGERTHA on discovery+.

Insect Feed Can Transform the Farming Industry

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Feeding insects to farm animals could be the environmental revolution that the livestock industry has been waiting for. Insects, a rich source of protein and part of the natural diet for pigs, poultry, and fish, use a fraction of the land and water needed to raise soybeans for feed and produce lower carbon emissions.

Love is in the Air (and the Water) at Georgia Aquarium

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Penguins are among the few animals that mate for life; we call this pair bonding. It must have been “bond at first sight” for Charlie and Lizzy, two African penguins at Georgia Aquarium who have been pair-bonded for about 28 years.

Celebrate International Whale Shark Day

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Behind the Scenes: Sharks in Paradise

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Behind the Shark: Monster Mako Under the Rig

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Welcome to the World’s Largest Insect Hotel

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Crafted from sustainably felled timber, and sat in the middle of a beautiful nature reserve, with views of majestic mountains and glassy lochs, this brand new hotel in Scotland is already a firm favorite among guests. Although unfortunately for humans, this grand establishment caters to the six-legged kind.