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Humans have spent centuries shaping the world. But nature wouldn’t hesitate to take over if we suddenly disappeared.

From polygamous tree toads to heavy stick bugs, this year’s extensive new species discoveries are changing the way we see our ...

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Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X NEW YORK — If you’ve seen any of the “Ice Age” animated Disney movies, we have some bad news: You ...

NEW YORK — If you’ve seen any of the “Ice Age” animated Disney movies, we have some bad news: You don’t know the real ice age. It was an incredible time when the Earth was going through immense ...