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World’s Oldest Aquarium Fish ‘Methuselah’ Turns 101

A new study reveals that Methuselah, the world's oldest aquarium fish, might be much older than we previously thought, possibly even more than a hundred years old. Methuselah is a female Australian lungfish, and she lives at the Steinhart Aquarium...

New Flood Warning Issued Over Lake’s Rising Water Levels in Greece

Authorities have warned residents of villages near Lake Karla in central Greece to be vigilant following rising water levels from the recent flood. Waters from the Pineios River continued to feed into the lake on Friday. Villages on the lakeshore,...

Can the Extinct Tasmanian Tiger Be Brought Back to Life?

Almost 100 years after its extinction, scientists at The University of Melbourne are ready to try and bring the Tasmanian tiger (thylacine) back to life. The species has been declared extinct since the 1930s. The initiative now has a partnership...

Creature Lived 230 Million Years Ago Discovered in Brazil

In Brazil, researchers have discovered the remains of a creature called Venetorapter gassenae, a predator reptile with really big hands and long claws that lived about 230 million years ago. Rodrigo Müller, a scientist from the Federal University of Santa...

Snakes Were Used to Heal the Sick in Ancient Greece

Snakes have held significant roles in the mythology of many ancient cultures, including in ancient Greece, where they were even used to heal the sick. Around the world, the reptiles are often seen as symbols of healing, transformation, or fertility....

Heat Waves Reach Deep Ocean Floor, Scientists Say

Scientists have discovered that vital marine species are suffering serious losses due to heat waves in the ocean's depths. These heat waves, which are often referred to as "bottom marine heat waves," last for a longer period of time...

Greek Diver Revives Lifeless Sea Turtle in Incredible Rescue on Rhodes

In an extraordinary scene on Sunday, a diver on the island of Rhodes resuscitated a sea turtle that stopped breathing after getting tangled in ropes and dragged to the sea bottom. Images and video from onlookers captured the rescue on...

The Tragic Story of Greece’s Loutraki Landfill Dogs

Loutraki is the site of a devastating scene, a place that houses more than a hundred landfill dogs who are living in deplorable conditions.

Chimpanzee Escaped from Athens Zoo, Shot Dead

A male chimpanzee was shot dead after escaping from its enclosure at the Attica Zoological Park, which is located just outside of Athens, on Saturday. The killing of the animal, as well as the details surrounding its escape from the...

Love Story of Greek Swans Ends Tragically in Death, Heartbreak

The love story of two swans in Kastoria, Greece has ended, with the female swan's death and a heartbreaking display, as the male swan was left reeling her loss on Tuesday. For the past week, Kastoria residents have been enchanted...