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From its paper-thin body to its towering dorsal fin, the sunfish is one of nature’s greatest oddities. This documentary unveils the life of this misunderstood marine giant, showing how its peculiar ...

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Snopes has looked into variety of strange nature facts, from turtles who breath through their butts to the shape of goat pupils.

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From their odd appendages to their unsavory hygiene, certain animals suffer an image problem. But their awkward attributes can be their biggest advantages. Found across every continent except ...

In Ed Sayers's breathtaking documentary, a global community of film-makers capture the wildlife in their local areas. It's a ...

As the planet warms, strange new animals are emerging in unexpected places. These creatures might look like they have come ...