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Rockhopper Penguins’ Athleticism Makes Them the Daredevils of the Animal World. Will a Warming Climate Slow Them Down?

A visit to the Falkland Islands, where the fearless seabirds navigate the rugged topography with tenacious spunk, shows the ...
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130 pounds of pure muscle: the massive reticulated python named Gemma

Weighing a giant 130-pound python sounds simple, until you try it. This video captures the chaos, teamwork, and awe of safely handling one of the world’s largest snake species, along with surprising ...