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Giant clams grow huge without eating much protein
Giant clams grow huge by relying on algae for energy. Scientists found genes that help them live with algae and grow big.
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Ominous and Helmeted, New Species of Giant Crustacean Named After Darth Vader of the Deep Seas
Though recently gaining the limelight as a superior alternative to lobster tail, a species of giant isopod is making ...
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How Big Was Gigantopithecus? | The Truth About the Giant Ape
How big was Gigantopithecus? The truth about this giant ape will make you question what�s possible in nature! White House ...
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Did giant ice age beasts carve these vast caves in South America?
At age 75, Vadevino Alano keeps up a brisk pace as he strides through the forest on the way to the Armadillo’s Den — a ...
How tiny algae shaped the evolution of giant clams
Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up ...
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Researchers Identified a New ‘Supergiant’ Crustacean With 14 Legs—and They Named It After Darth Vader
In recent years, the deep-sea giant isopod has also become a seafood delicacy in Vietnam, where it was discovered ...
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The Largest Tortoise Ever Recorded In Captivity Was A Great, Lumbering Reptile
Galápagos giant tortoises are known for reaching impressive sizes. One such reptile's massive measurements blew even his ...
South African telescope discovers a giant galaxy that’s 32 times bigger than Earth’s
The MeerKAT telescope is located in the Karoo region of South Africa, is made up of 64 radio dishes and is operated and ...