These large, flightless birds have powerful, muscular legs and tough, prehistoric-looking feet with claws that can deliver a ...

One of the cassowary's most prehistoric-looking features is its feet. Each foot has three toes, with the inner toe bearing a dagger-like claw that can grow up to 5 inches (12 centimeters) long.

What it eats: Fruit, seeds, fungi, insects, snails, fish, frogs, small birds, small mammals and carrion Why it's awesome: The southern cassowary is one of the most prehistoric-looking birds on Earth.

Today, insects are some of the most (albeit in many cases, irrationally) feared animals in the world. The idea of a giant, winged, six legged invertebrate lurking in the corners of our houses is ...

The Komodo dragon also known as Varanus komodoensis is a prehistoric giant and one of Earth’s most fascinating reptiles. Komodo dragons are found only on a few Indonesian islands, it is both a ...

A museum exhibition featuring skeletons and models of giant prehistoric animals is heading to Birmingham and Edinburgh. Visitors will be able to get up close with six enormous 3D models and five ...

Looking for weird and wonderful roadside attractions in California? These 12 bizarre stops offer jaw-dropping photo ops and quirky memories you’ll talk about for years! 1. Cabaz ...

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Nature - Giant webs catch river insectsResearch Highlights Published: 09 November 2011 Biology Giant webs catch river insects Nature 479, 152–153 (2011) Cite this article ...

Q: What are these giant mosquito-like insects flying around my house. Are they dangerous? Do I need to do something about them? A: These are crane flies (Tipulidae species). Although they look ...