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10 Most Amazing Animal Discoveries of the Decade

The barreleye fish, already known as a species but filmed in the deep for the first time by the Monterey Bay aquarium research institute. The green orbs are its eyes, directed upwards to detect its prey in silhouette through its … Continue reading

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Fainting Goats!

A fainting goat is a breed of domestic goat whose muscles freeze for roughly 10 seconds when the goat is startled. Though painless, this generally results in the animal collapsing on its side. The characteristic is caused by a hereditary … Continue reading

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Ugliest Fish in the Sea: Angler Fish

Anglerfish are bony fish named for their characteristic mode of predation, wherein a fleshy growth from the fish’s head (the esca or illicium) acts as a lure; this is considered analogous to angling.  They are terrifying looking.

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