Tag: Life

This is the first confirmed live observation of the colossal squid, Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, in its natural habitat. The team on Schmidt Ocean Institute's Research Vessel Falkor (too) captured footage of the 30-centimeter-long squid (nearly one foot) at a depth of 600 meters (1968 feet) using their remotely operated vehicle SuBastian on March 9 during an Ocean Census flagship expedition searching for new marine life. The expedition took place in the remote South Sandwich Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean. This year (2025) is the 100-year anniversary of the identification of the colossal squid, which are estimated to grow up to seven meters (23 feet) in length.
Europe

Colossal squid resembles a ‘glass sculpture’ in first footage taken from the deep sea

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This screengrab taken from a video shows a hippo near the bank of the Ishasha River in eastern DRC's Virunga National Park.
Africa

Anthrax kills 50 hippos in DRC’s Virunga National Park

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Red fire ants are among the world's most invasive species.
Australia

Spread of Australia’s red fire ant population has sent 23 people to hospital

Red fire ants are among the world's most invasive species.

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