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Cristina Ortiz

3 snailfish discovered using advanced underwater technology

Researchers have identified 3 species of snailfish in the Pacific Ocean. Why is the discovery of these tiny animals so important?

Meet the snow leopard: the ghost of the mountains

The snow leopard is almost invisible in the snow. Its amazing camouflage has led people to call it the "ghost of the mountains."

Southern right whale returns on a tide of hope

The southern right whale is returning to south Australia in record numbers since 2016! That's thanks to 30 years of marine park protection.

Morning planets parade, plus the moon and stars!

Have you seen the morning planets parade? The moon joined forces with Venus and Jupiter to put on a great show. Mercury, Uranus and Neptune were there too!

Heat burst hits Granada, Spain, on Sunday, causing chaos

A heat burst is when a spike in temperatures and strong winds hit a localized area. Read about the heat burst in Granada, Spain, on Sunday.

Do whales and dolphins play together? Images and video here

Scientists studied interactions between whales and dolphins. In most cases, whales do not avoid dolphins and sometimes even socialize with them.

Venus and Jupiter conjunction. Plus meteors! See the images

Venus and Jupiter - the 2 brightest planets in Earth’s sky – were closest together for this year Monday morning. Here are the best images.

Pelicans are the masters of air, land and water

Pelicans have long, elegant necks, a distinctive throat pouch, and a deadly beak. Not even turtles can survive it. Pelicans swallow their prey in a single gulp.

Did arachnids originate in the sea? A new study suggests so

We think of spiders, scorpions and other arachnids as land creatures. But according to a new study, they might have originated in the sea.

Meet the dragon blood tree. Can this species bleed?

The dragon blood tree is a wonder on the outside and the inside. It has a red sap that solidifies when exposed to oxygen and looks like blood!

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