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Towering Rodents: Beavers, Capybaras, and More!

Towering Rodents: Beavers, Capybaras, and More!Richard Gutierrez Published on: 10/01/2026

Rodents aren't only small ones. Learn about the largest rodents, both alive and long gone!

How Now, Brown Cow Ancestors?

How Now, Brown Cow Ancestors?

How Now, Brown Cow Ancestors?Richard Gutierrez
Published on: 03/11/2026

While cows are everywhere, most people likely don't think too much about them. But these domestic beasts have a surprisingly ancient and unique history. Learn about their extinct ancestors here!

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The Rhino Report: Horned Beasts

The Rhino Report: Horned Beasts

The Rhino Report: Horned BeastsRichard Gutierrez
Published on: 19/10/2026

Explore the modern rhino family with special highlights on iconic extinct rhinos from long ago!

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Hello, its Name is SUE!

Hello, its Name is SUE!

Hello, its Name is SUE!Richard Gutierrez
Published on: 24/09/2026

Learn all about SUE, one of the most famous fossils of all time!

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Elephants, Mastodons, and Gomphotheres, oh my!

Elephants, Mastodons, and Gomphotheres, oh my!

Elephants, Mastodons, and Gomphotheres, oh my!Richard Gutierrez
Published on: 31/08/2026

Explore 60 million years of proboscidean evolution, culminating with the modern elephants we know and love!

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