The story of Cher Ami and other wartime carrier pigeon heroes. This once widely used form of communication is now extinct.
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Silphium was a highly prized herb in ancient times. Used in the kitchen and the bedroom, this mysterious plant was a must have for Mediterranean cultures. Then one day it disappeared without a trace.

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The biggest shark of all time not only reigned supreme for millions of years, but had the most powerful bite force of any creature ever! So, what happened? Plus, our World Famous End of Season Round Up!

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Except for the occasional spelunker, these quiet cave beetles enjoyed a pretty solitary existence. But when the scientific community finally got around to classifying and naming them, eons of tranquility would finally be disrupted. 

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Mystical powers permeate the extinction story of these compact island leopards. Despite having coexisted with humans for over 20,000 years, witchy forces led to their swift end.

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Humans usually kill mink for their silky soft fur. Not this time! This time we’re on a mission to save all humanity. 

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This legendary cat was rumored to have single-handedly wiped an entire species of bird (Lyall Wren) off the face of the Earth. Was this mysterious creature a demon from the deep blue, or just a regular old house cat?

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This guy has been surviving by himself in the Amazon Rainforest for over 20 years. When he dies, he will become an endling to his tribe. His people and their language lost forever. Discover all the juicy details of what happens when humans start hunting their own species in this unsettling episode.  

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Get an intimate peek inside the private life of the world’s most famous snail. Plus, discover how an entire species of yellow-tipped tree snails fall victim to an unlikely predator.

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Over 200 years ago a family of shipwrecked rats found refuge on a small Aleutian island. As their colony grew, so did their thirst for the blood of local birds. With the birds on the brink of extinction, it’s up to humans to step in and exterminate the rats before it’s too late.

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