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A Prehistoric Great White Shark Nursery Has Been Discovered in Chile
A Prehistoric Great White Shark Nursery Has Been Discovered in Chile
It’s Easy Being Green: Most Amphibians Are Biofluorescent, Study Finds
It’s Easy Being Green: Most Amphibians Are Biofluorescent, Study Finds
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‘Soft and Cuddly’ Venomous Puss Caterpillars Have Been Spotted in at Least 3 States
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Shocker: This Electric Eel Delivers More Voltage Than Any Creature on Earth
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