How big is a walrus? 1) So big that the strongest man in world would have trouble lifting him. Walrus can…
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Who Would Actually Win If Mega Shark Fought Giant Octopus?
My sophomore year at Duke I took Marine Mega fauna and the movie, Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus became a running joke in our class.…
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Hidden within the International Whaling Commission’s whaling data from the last 150 or so years are stories, if only we tease them out. What can…
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For the past three months I have been doing everything in my power to get a hold of leatherback sea turtle size measurements. Some might…
MoreLonely Giant: Forever Alone Leatherbacks
When we think of sea turtles, our mind usually default to the loggerhead or the green, which have that typical “sea turtle look”. However, the…
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Two contestants fight it out for the very official title of the WORLD’S BEST BIG FISH. Meet the Contestants! MR. OARFISH: And the MS. OCEAN…
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Have you ever read about the “Adventure of the Lion’s Mane”? In the story, Sherlock Holmes is enjoying his retirement in a sandy beach in…
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Don’t ride an ocean sunfish. I’m sorry, but why would you ever thinking getting on top of a big fish is a good idea? It…
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5 Reasons Why Great White Sharks are the Blackberry of the Seas
1. They are sleek yet functional. The aesthetics are impeccable, and signal just how well designed these sharks/smartphones are. Blackberry is one of the most easily-recognizable…
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For those who have seen elephant seals up close and personal, there is no questioning the fact that elephant seals are not afraid to put…
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