Chilean scientists have identified a four-metre-thick Patagonian cypress known as the Great-Grandfather to be the world’s oldest living tree, beating the current record-holder by over 600 years. Image credit: Alerce…

The stories of friendships born between animals of different species are not uncommon. But I wouldn’t have believed that an owl and a dog could become the best friends of…

When it comes to cuteness of aquatic birds, we vote for ducks. They’re fluffy. They’re cuddly. They’ll brighten up even the darkest of days. The more you learn about ducks,…

A new experiment to find out what kind of life exists on the seafloor has raised the possibility of a truly gigantic animal lurking in the dark depths of the…

Mystery of the ancient kingdom discovered in Nepal where thousands of caves are carved 155ft off the ground.  An estimated 10,000 of the caves have been found in the former…

A 700-year-old ship, stunningly preserved, has been discovered in Estonia. The ship was reportedly part of the Hanseatic League – a powerful trading network stretching from England to Russia, Daily…

Imagine waking up one fine day, only to find out that one of the most gigantic creatures to have ever walked the Earth once resided in your backyard. The research…

At the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains in northwest Azerbaijan, lies Parigala, one of the world’s most impressive archeological mysteries. Carved into the nearly vertical face of a rock cliff,…

Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal, has earned another Guinness World Records title! Celebrating his 190th birthday this year, Jonathan is now the oldest tortoise ever. His official record title…