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Monster Monday: Gigantopithecus

by | Monday, September 12, 2016 |

Standing at a whopping 10 feet (3 meters) tall and weighing more than 900 pounds (400 kilograms),...

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Monster Monday: Megamouth Shark

by | Monday, July 25, 2016 |

The aptly named megamouth shark looks every bit the monstrous man-eater. This enigmatic shark...

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Monster Monday: Armadillos of Unusual Size

by | Monday, July 11, 2016 |

Learn about the humble armadillo's prehistoric cousin—the glyptodont. While modern armadillos range...

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Monster Monday: The Black Mamba’s Kiss of Death

by | Monday, July 4, 2016 |

Photo: The black mamba shows its ominous black smile. Credit: © NickEvansKZN, Shutterstock Widely...

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