The Chinese dragon has been around in mythology and folklore for about as long as there's been a Chinese civilization—which ...

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A Malaysian man, Shazali Sulaiman, offers a unique ‘villain for hire’ service. He charges ₹1,975 on weekdays and ₹2,963 on weekends, playing the bad guy in a scripted scenario to help ...

Animal physiology is the scientific study of the life-supporting properties, functions and processes of animals or their parts. The discipline covers key homeostatic processes, such as the ...

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When competition for resources is fierce, being able to reach food that other animals cannot get to is a bonus. Possessing a foot-long tongue is a huge advantage and this is where the okapi excels. In ...

Jan. 30, 2025 — It's not always cozy and warm in the Amazon rainforest: Cold waves can cause temperatures to drop drastically. Researchers have investigated how animals react to ...

These animals are labeled as dangerous; however, sharks are most often the victims. They’re killed by the millions every year due to the high demand for their fins. Such demands for shark fins lead to ...