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Meet Methuselah, The World's Oldest Living Aquarium Fish

Methuselah, a female Australian lungfish at San
Francisco's Steinhart Aquarium, has always been a
favorite with locals. But she has achieved global
fame since September 2023, after scientists
announced that she was at least 93 years old,
making Methuselah the world's oldest living
aquarium fish. The title was previously held by Gra...
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Meet Methuselah, The World's Oldest Living Aquarium Fish

New Research Suggests Starfish Bodies Are Really Just Heads

As far as anatomy goes, there have been few
animals as puzzling to researchers as the starfish.
Most animals have easily identifiable heads, bodies,
and legs. However, starfish bodies are made up of
five identical arms with a layer of "tube feet," to help
them propel forward. The lack of a discernable head
led some to even suggest they did not have one. ...
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New Research Suggests Starfish Bodies Are Really Just Heads

Yosemite National Park's Firefall Season Has Begun

California's Yosemite National Park is famous for its
giant, ancient sequoia trees and impressive rock
formations. They include El Capitan and Half Dome.
But from mid to late February, the park's main
attraction is Horsetail Fall, located at the edge of the
eastern side of El Capitan. During this time, the
setting Sun hits the seasonal waterfall at just the ri...
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Yosemite National Park's Firefall Season Has Begun

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