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Sharks: Guardians of the Ocean

There is more than meets the eye with these important ocean creatures.

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A Pleistocene Era Sabertooth Tiger Cub Skull
Animals
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

A Pleistocene Era Sabertooth Tiger Cub Skull

University researchers say that sabertooth tigers scaled around 1000 pounds!

The U.S. Army Camel Corps
Animals
Noelle Talmon

The U.S. Army Camel Corps

At one point, the camels were used to locate a watering hole, saving the lives of the entire crew.  

The Tiger Queen: The Story Of The Champawat Tiger
Animals
Engrid Barnett

The Tiger Queen: The Story Of The Champawat Tiger

The tragic life and climactic death of the most dangerous tiger in history.

Salamanders Can Regrow Limbs. Why Can’t We?
Animals
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Salamanders Can Regrow Limbs. Why Can’t We?

If humans ever want to grow back our amputated limbs, we have to understand these strange animals first.

Emotional Support Animals Can Be Any Wonderfully Wacky Species
Animals
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Emotional Support Animals Can Be Any Wonderfully Wacky Species

How a man’s in-home alligator helps with his depression.

Are Bionic Jellyfish the Key to Exploring the Depths of the Ocean?
Animals
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Are Bionic Jellyfish the Key to Exploring the Depths of the Ocean?

We don't think you're ready for this jelly.

Nightmare Down Under: New Huntsman Spider Colonies Discovered
Animals
Engrid Barnett

Nightmare Down Under: New Huntsman Spider Colonies Discovered

These communal, cannibalistic spiders are redefining “creepy-crawly.”

High Diving Horses of the Atlantic City Boardwalk
Animals
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

High Diving Horses of the Atlantic City Boardwalk

Atlantic City's Steel Pier was once home to the famous high-diving horses.

For These Animals, Cancer Is Contagious
Animals
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

For These Animals, Cancer Is Contagious

If only they could lay off bare-toothed brawling...

The Parasitic, Mind-Controlling Wasp is the Stuff of Nightmares
Animals
Engrid Barnett

The Parasitic, Mind-Controlling Wasp is the Stuff of Nightmares

Crypt-keeper wasps combine the horror of Alien with a cerebral twist!

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The 19th book in the bestselling series from Ripley's Believe It or Not! has jaw-dropping oddities from around the world!

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Ripley's Cartoon Of The Day

Sunday Cartoon! - February 2, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

Ripley's Cartoon Of The Day

Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, Kieran Castaño is the eighth artist to continue the legacy of illustrating the world's longest-running syndicated cartoon!