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Scientists discover deep-water octopod

Given how much of the world people have explored, you would think that scientists had discovered all the species out there. But new discoveries continue to happen. Take this “remarkable little octopod” discovered at 5,000 feet below sea level —

Alison March 6, 2016 Awesome Animals, Nature No Comments Read more

Shape-shifting frog

Scientists in Ecuador have discovered a frog with shape-shifting abilities. Researchers Katherine and Tim Krynak weren’t looking for shape-shifters. In fact, their discovery was a complete accident. They spotted a tiny, spike-covered frog they hadn’t seen before and took it

Alison April 2, 2015April 2, 2015 Awesome Animals, Discoveries, Nature No Comments Read more

Quick-change camouflage

Scientists now know how chameleons change colors. Known for their ability to blend in with the environment, chameleons have been famous for their color-changing abilities since Aristotle first described them over 2,000 years ago. Most of the time, chameleons are

Alison March 13, 2015March 16, 2015 Awesome Animals, Nature 2 Comments Read more

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