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Scientists have been studying fire salamanders for more than 250 years. They just discovered that the creatures glow under UV light

First described more than 250 years ago, fire salamanders are among the most-studied amphibians in Europe. Yet researchers ...
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Dragons: A brief history of the mythical, fire-breathing beasts

Dragons are among the most popular and enduring of the world's mythological creatures, believed to have been real for centuries. Dragon tales are known in many cultures, from the Americas to Europe, ...