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Merriam’s Teratorn: The Giant Bird That Once Ruled the Skies
When did Merriam's Teratorn become extinct?
Merriam’s Teratorn died out around 10,000 years ago.
Where did Merriam’s Teratorn live?
The remains of Merriam’s Teratorn have been found...
The History of Sonar – Underwater Listening Device
History of Sonar, an Underwater Listening Device
On January 9, 1917, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany gave the order for unrestricted submarine warfare to commence....
Spinifexbird (Poodytes carteri)
As its name suggests the Spinifexbird lives in spinifex, Triodia, particularly stands of tall old hummocks among acacia scrub along the slopes and valleys...
Why Do You Need to Eat More Vegetables?
Like fruit, Eat More Vegetables are packed full of antioxidants that help our bodies fight free radicals. The catch is that as soon as...
Schomburgk’s Deer – An Extinct Deer Species
Despite being once common, Schomburgk's Deer (Rucervus schomburgki) is a mysterious extinct animal. Currently, there is only one preserved specimen in the world's museums,...
Canute – Second King of Denmark
Canute (ka-nut') the Great Knud, or Knut, the second king of Denmark of that name and first Danish king of England: b. in the...