Dead Orca Found Off Brazilian Coast; Necropsy Reveals Killer Whale's Stomach Full of Plastic and Shark Bites

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 01.02.2023 08:30 AM

A dead orca found off the coast of Brazil revealed a stomach full of plastic wastes and shark bites. Know how plastic debris affects marine life, read now!

72-Million-Year-Old Fossil of New Crocodile Species Initially Mistaken as a Dinosaur Discovered in Brazil

12.29.2022 06:50 AM

Scientists discovered a giant new crocodile species with a very strong bite that lived alongside dinosaurs millions of years ago. Read the article to learn more about them.

Mako Shark Washed Ashore, Rescued in Brazil; What Could Have Caused the Increased Presence of Sharks in Shallow Waters?

09.29.2022 02:23 AM

A video of the dramatic rescue of a mako shark is making waves online. Not only in Brazil, but also many places worldwide have noticed an increase in shark presence. Read the article to know what experts think about it.

Brazilian Beach Coast 'Invaded' By Thousands of Crocodiles Left Locals Panicking in Fear, But Is This True? [WATCH]

09.17.2022 02:10 AM

Thousands of crocodiles, gathered into a Brazilian coast allegedly leaves locals panicking. Read this article to know more about the crocodiles behavior and the beach coast they 'invaded.'

First Batch of Spix's Macaw to Be Released to the Wild This June After 22 Years of Disappearance Due to Near-Extinction

06.24.2022 09:00 AM

The government of Brazil and non-profit organizations plan to release the near-extinct Spix's macaw back to their homes. Read more about the project and how it helped the rare blue parrots emerge once more after 22 years of disappearance from the wild.

Pumpkin Toadlets: What’s So Special About These Frog Species and Why Are They Called ’Clumsy Jumpers’?

06.16.2022 09:30 AM

A study suggests an explanation for why pumpkin toadlets are such clumsy jumpers. Read and discover more about the characteristics of this frog species.

Awa the World's 'Most Endangered Tribe' in Brazil Is Under Threat Due to Deforestation

05.28.2022 02:14 AM

The Awa, a tribe with only a few individuals remaining, is regarded to be the most endangered people due to deforestation. Continue reading to know why.

Flying Dinosaur Pterosaurs Confirmed with Feathers, Strands Full of Colors

04.22.2022 11:30 AM

A new study unearthed remains of a pterosaur that holds an answer to whether flying dinosaurs had feathers. Read more about the dinosaur from Brazil, and how it fits as the missing link between flying dinosaurs and modern-day birds.

Octopuses Are Making Human Trash Their Homes, Watch Baby Octopus Taking Shelter in a Beer Can

03.14.2022 23:57 PM

A systematic review of 261 underwater images reveals that octopuses are increasingly interacting with litter on the ocean floor. Check out some of the octopuses living in human trash.

Dolphins Death Rate in Brazilian Amazon Continues to Rise; Fishing Bycatch Suspected as Top Killers of Marine Mammals

11.23.2021 05:36 AM

Sea Shepherd and Brazil's National Institute for Research conducted an investigation regarding the decline of population in tucuxi river dolphins and pink dolphins in the Amazonian rivers.

Two Suspected Cases of Mad Cow Disease Reported in Brazil, But Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Not Linked to Beef Consumption

11.13.2021 23:21 PM

Two suspected cases of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy also known as "cow disease" have recently been reported in Brazil.

Dinosaur Species Found in Brazil; Paleontologists Claim They Could Have Roamed the Country 70 Million Years Ago

10.01.2021 03:03 AM

A research team recently found a new dinosaur species which most possibly roamed in Brazil approximately 70 million years ago.

Mad Cow Diseases Identified in Brazil; 2 Unusual Cases Detected Causing the Suspension of Beef Exports to China

09.05.2021 21:01 PM

Two cases of BSE cases were detected while health inspections were being carried out in Minas Gerais and Mato Grosso states in aged cattle.

Stingless Bees Discovered by 4-Year-Old Girl Believed to Have Vanished in US Many Decades Ago

09.03.2021 01:22 AM

A four-year-old girl in California discovered colonies of stingless bees which, according to a biosystematist, is an impressive find, especially that all scientists have not found one.

Brazil Viper Venom a Possible COVID-19 Cure? Probably, Study Says!

08.31.2021 21:30 PM

Researchers said that the venom of jararacussu snakes reduced coronavirus replication in monkey cells and could potentially cure COVID-19.

Pterosaur Fossil Recovered During Police Raid; Specimen Analysis Offers New Insight Into the Flying Reptile's Foraging Style

08.27.2021 04:19 AM

The pterosaur fossil recovered in 2013 during a police raid was found in a new analysis to have walked on the ground most of the time. Its foraging style was also presented in the said analysis.

World's Youngest Astronomer: 7-Year-Old Brazilian Girl Finds 7 Asteroids for NASA!

07.28.2021 08:00 AM

Nicole Oliveira, a 7-year-old Brazilian girl, has been named the world's youngest astronomer after discovering seven asteroids for NASA.

Lethal Super-Fungus in Brazil Found in COVID-19 Patient; What is This New Health Threat Candida Auris?

06.16.2021 04:09 AM

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention informed the public about a super fungus that might be the next global threat next to COVID-19.

"Project S": How Does This Vaccination Experiment Work in Small Brazilian City?

06.06.2021 23:00 PM

Brazilian city Serrana residents have regained hope after researchers recently vaccinated nearly its whole adult population via the "Project S" in a city-wide vaccination experiment this spring.

New Species of Poisonous Pumpkin Toadlet with Glowing Bones Found in Brazil

04.28.2021 23:56 PM

Scientists found a new species of the pumpkin toadlet in the Atlantic Forest along Brazil's coast with bones that glow under fluorescent light.

Brazilian COVID-19 Variant Confirmed in Britain: Will Vaccines Work on New Coronavirus Mutation?

03.01.2021 23:59 PM

Britain announced its first six cases of a Brazilian COVID-19 variant infection that ministers had been desperately attempting to keep out of the country.