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Top 10 Largest Dolphin Species in the World

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Top 10 Largest Dolphin Species in the World

Get to know the largest dolphin species on our planet—wondrous sea mammals famous for their magnitude, speed, and intellect.

Rusty-Spotted Cat: Meet the World’s Smallest Wild Feline

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Rusty-Spotted Cat: Meet the World’s Smallest Wild Feline

Tiny yet fierce, the rusty-spotted cat is the world’s smallest wild feline. Found in India and Sri Lanka, it’s elusive, agile, and absolutely fascinating.

10 Fascinating Animals That Eat Their Mates After Mating

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10 Fascinating Animals That Eat Their Mates After Mating

Some animals push love to a fatal extent. From spiders to sharks, here are 10 animals that devour their mates after—or even in the midst of—mating.

Meet Capybara: The World's Largest Rodent

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Meet Capybara: The World's Largest Rodent

Meet the capybara, the world’s largest and friendliest rodent. Native to South America, this water-loving creature is known for its calm nature, strong social bonds, and surprising popularity among animals and humans alike.

Meet the Most Venomous Snake in the World

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Meet the Most Venomous Snake in the World

Learn about the most poisonous serpent on the planet – a snake so lethal, a single bite will kill dozens.

Black Marlin: Meet the Fastest Fish in the Ocean

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Black Marlin: Meet the Fastest Fish in the Ocean

The black marlin is not just powerful—it’s lightning fast. Known for its incredible speed and strength, this ocean predator is a true marvel of the sea. Let’s explore what makes the black marlin so special and swift.

Top 10 most trafficked animals in the World

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Top 10 most trafficked animals in the World

Wildlife trafficking is a global crisis. From forests to oceans, countless animals are hunted and traded illegally. These animals face extinction as demand for their body parts rises. Let’s explore the world’s most trafficked animals.

10 Awe-Inspiring Images of Milky Way Galaxy by NASA

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10 Awe-Inspiring Images of Milky Way Galaxy by NASA

The Milky Way galaxy is a majestic sight to behold. Here are 10 awe-inspiring images captured by NASA that showcase the beauty and complexity of our home galaxy.

Top 10 stunning and radiant images of dying stars captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope

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Top 10 stunning and radiant images of dying stars captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope

NASA's Hubble Telescope has unveiled stunning images of dying stars, revealing their striking beauty even in death. These glowing remnants, painted in brilliant colours, showcase the universe’s breathtaking artistry. Explore the top 10 dazzling views of stellar endings.

Flower Moon 2025: Date and how to watch May's full moon which is also a micromoon

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Flower Moon 2025: Date and how to watch May's full moon which is also a micromoon

May's Full Flower Moon marks the bloom of spring flowers. Native Americans named it Budding Moon, Egg Laying Moon, and Planting Moon.

World Donkey Day 2025: Date, history and why this day matters

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World Donkey Day 2025: Date, history and why this day matters

World Donkey Day brings to the forefront the life of donkeys. It also promotes respect, kindness, and compassion towards these unassuming creatures.

Rainbow Eucalyptus: Meet the tree with a trunk more colourful than its flowers

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Rainbow Eucalyptus: Meet the tree with a trunk more colourful than its flowers

Discover the breathtaking Rainbow Eucalyptus, a tree with a multicoloured trunk that looks hand-painted, and learn about its unique characteristics, care, and conservation.

Meet the World's Heaviest Flying Bird

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Meet the World's Heaviest Flying Bird

Discover the majestic Kori Bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird, found in Africa's open grasslands and savannas, and learn about its unique characteristics and conservation status.

NASA captures rare and mesmerising solar eclipse visible only from space

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NASA captures rare and mesmerising solar eclipse visible only from space

The event, called a lunar transit, showed the moon passing in front of the sun. From SDO’s view, 23% of the solar surface was covered.

Top 10 oldest galaxies in the universe ever discovered by NASA

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Top 10 oldest galaxies in the universe ever discovered by NASA

Journey through time and explore the 10 oldest galaxies ever discovered. These ancient cosmic structures formed billions of years ago, offering a glimpse into the early universe and its mysteries. Discover their origins, fascinating features, and what they reveal about space.

From stunning meteor shower to Flower Moon: Beautiful sky events to witness in May 2025

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From stunning meteor shower to Flower Moon: Beautiful sky events to witness in May 2025

As May begins, the night sky offers a quiet kind of magic. From soft Earthshine to dazzling meteors and a charming Flower Moon, nature puts on a show worth watching.

NASA shares 500,000 galaxy images and seeks your help to identify them

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NASA shares 500,000 galaxy images and seeks your help to identify them

NASA is reaching out to the public to help classify thousands of galaxies captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Plants are losing genetic diversity and it's visible from space, study finds

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Plants are losing genetic diversity and it's visible from space, study finds

A new study reveals that rising vegetation in European mountains, fuelled by climate and land use shifts, is cutting genetic diversity in medicinal plants like Greek mountain tea.

The clearest and widest high-resolution image of the Sun ever captured

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The clearest and widest high-resolution image of the Sun ever captured

Solar Orbiter is a space mission of international collaboration between ESA and NASA. The Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUI) instrument is led by the Royal Observatory of Belgium (ROB).

Google Doodle celebrates ‘Pink Moon’ with Fun card game for April’s final half Moon

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Google Doodle celebrates ‘Pink Moon’ with Fun card game for April’s final half Moon

Google users were greeted by a pleasant surprise on April 24, 2025. To commemorate the final half moon of April, the tech giant rolled out an interactive Doodle.

Earth Day 2025: Date, history and significance of this day

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Earth Day 2025: Date, history and significance of this day

Earth Day reminds us to protect nature. It is a time to reflect, behave, and imagine a brighter tomorrow.

Earth Day 2025: 50+ Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Slogans and Images to Inspire and Share

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Earth Day 2025: 50+ Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Slogans and Images to Inspire and Share

Earth Day 2025 will be observed on Tuesday, 22 April, as a global reminder of the importance of environmental preservation.

Top Night Sky Events to See in April 2025: Lyrid Meteor Shower, Pink Moon, Jupiter-Moon Alignment, and More

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Top Night Sky Events to See in April 2025: Lyrid Meteor Shower, Pink Moon, Jupiter-Moon Alignment, and More

Prepare for a mystical April 2025 night sky! See the Micro Pink Moon, Lyrid meteor shower, Mercury at maximum elongation, and Earthshine, in an experience that will be etched in your memory forever.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and Crew-9 to share their space experiences in a press conference

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and Crew-9 to share their space experiences in a press conference

NASA astronauts on Crew-9 are poised to discuss their mission. They will discuss their experiences in a post-flight press conference on March 31.

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