The 10 Most Gigantic Animal Ancestors

From dragonflies the size of large birds to sharks the size of large whales, here are the 10 most awesome giants from prehistory. Archelon  Just the head of this two-tonne monster was 1 metre long. (youtube.com) With the Greek roots of its name meaning ‘chief of the turtles’, the Archelon glided across the temperate oceans... Continue Reading →

The 1916 New Jersey Shark Attacks that Inspired Jaws

The view of sharks as cold-blooded man-eaters goes even further back than Jaws. In the summer of 1916, five bathers were viciously attacked, transforming the reputation of these apex-hunters forever. Death from Below Fond memories are made frolicking around summertime seashores. Yet, in temperate waters dangers lurk. Rip currents and jellyfish are to be wary... Continue Reading →

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