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The blob fish looks completely different at its natural depth.
The famously ugly blob fish only takes on its characteristic appearance when brought to the surface. In its natural habitat 2,000-4,000 feet deep, the pressure makes it look like a normal fish. The dramatic change occurs because its body is primarily a gelatinous mass adapted to deep-sea pressure.
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Platypuses glow under UV light.
Scientists discovered in 2020 that platypus fur fluoresces with a blue-green glow under ultraviolet light. This biofluorescence is...
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The hydra does not age and theoretically cannot die of natural causes.
These tiny freshwater animals show no signs of aging and appear to be biologically immortal. They can regenerate...
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Chickens can keep their heads perfectly still while their bodies move.
This ability, also seen in other birds, helps them maintain visual stability while walking. Scientists have studied this...