The Bone Heist that Built Venice: The Legends of Saint Mark

How did St. Mark become the symbol of Venice? Read the fascinating story of three legends: the destiny, the heist, and the lost relics. These "origin stories" fueled the claims of medieval Venice.

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How a Red Antelope Became a Fallow Deer: Adventures in Bible Translation and Conservation

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Explore the mystery of the yachmur. Discover why the 'fallow deer' of King Solomon’s royal feast might actually be the now-extinct Bubal Hartebeest.

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The Egyptian Goose: Just a Burly-Legged Shelduck

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Think those burly legs look photoshopped? Discover why the Egyptian goose (a type of shelduck) has such powerful, pink legs and how they use them to survive.

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Why Do Lions Sleep So Much? The Science of Survival Napping

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Ever wondered why male lions sleep 20 hours a day? Discover how 'survival napping' helps with energy, temperature, and digestion. Learn the lion's secret.

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Filtration Experts: How Flamingos Eat

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Discover how flamingos thrive in the harsh alkaline waters of Lake Magadi using a high-tech filtration system of 'combs' and high-speed tongue pumps.

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The Acid Rain Bird: The Grey Heron

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Explore the bizarre world of defensive vomiting in Grey Herons. Learn how their highly acidic 'gastric soup' helps them deter predators, lighten their load, and survive.

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He has a Halo! The Crowned Lapwing

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Did you know Christians weren't the first to use the halo? Discover the Crowned Lapwing (Vanellus coronatus), a noisy grassland bird with its own natural crown.