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World’s Bravest Dog Routes a Polar Bear During Its Visit to Remote Russian Arctic Station
Polar bears win hearts whenever and however they appear—even though they have a reputation for being the most aggressive bear…
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Florida Man in Socks and Sandals Scoops Alligator with Recycling Cart
A Florida man is receiving praise in the comments section after a video of him trapping a 5-foot alligator in…
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Slow Motion Reveals What Is Invisible to the Naked Eye: Gaboon Viper’s Strike
A master of disguise lies in wait as potential prey forage for food nearby. Gaboon vipers (Bitis gabonica) use camouflage…
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The Split Second Before a Great White Breaches, Caught From Below
“Dickie must hold on for dear life,” begins this YouTube short from the Continental Shift YouTube page. Marine guide Dickie…
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Not Just 18 Species: Why Modern Science Just Expanded the Penguin Family Tree
The formally feathered, flightless aquatic birds known as penguins dominate the frigid waters surrounding the subantarctic and Antarctic islands. The…
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Would a Komodo Dragon or an American Alligator Win in a Fight?
On one side of the world resides the largest extant species of lizard, the Komodo dragon. On the other lives…
Alligator Facts
How Many Alligators Call Lewisville Lake in North Texas Home?
One hundred years, the foundation for the future Lewisville Lake was being lain. Located north of Dallas/Fort Worth in Denton…
Comparison
Great White Shark vs. American Alligator: Which Would Win in a Fight?
Thanks to imaginative filmmakers, the great white shark conjures an image in people’s mind of a ruthless, fearless apex predator—not…
Comparison
Weasel Taxonomy: A Weasel by Any Other Name Is Still a Weasel
Those responsible for naming the Mustelidae family picked the right word. They are a weaselly bunch. Weasels, minks, badgers, otters,…
Comparison
Hyena vs. Wolf: Who Would Win in a Fight?
The cackling hyena and the snarling wolf would likely never meet in the wild. However, it would be interesting to…
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Old World vs. New World Monkeys: 7 Key Differences
The terms “Old World” and “New World” emerged after Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492 and came upon…
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Oklahoma’s State Typical Record for Largest Whitetail Deer Broken Twice in One Season
Oklahoma’s 2007 hunting season included the harvest of two whitetail bucks that, within days of each other, broke the state’s…
Deer Records
Lost and Found: The Story of How Wisconsin’s Largest Typical Whitetail Finally Got Its Due More than Half a Century Later
Wisconsin is one of the best states in the country for whitetail deer hunting—some would argue it’s the best. With…
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Crocodile Makes Surprise Visit to Popular Florida Beach Pier
On Monday, September 18, 2023, visitors to Pompano Beach were met with double red flags. In other words, absolutely no…
Deer Records
Washington’s Typical Mule Deer Trophy Only One to Score Above 200 in the 21st Century
For many, deer will be the largest game animal they’ll see (or hit while driving) in their lifetime. Washington state…
Deer Records
B&C Rule Change Recognizes a Whitetail Buck Harvested in 1992 as Washington State Record
Whitetail deer populations are soaring throughout the country, and the U.S. state of Washington is no exception, although no one…
Deer Records
A ‘Gould’ Shot More Than a Century Ago: Maine’s Biggest Non-Typical Whitetail Deer Ever Harvested
With 3,500 miles of coastline, Maine often evokes images of lobsters, scenic ocean drives, and trips to Mount Desert Island…
Deer Records
A Mystery Solved: The Biggest Whitetail Deer Ever Harvested in Idaho
No one should wonder why Idaho is called the Gem State—it’s for more than just its geological diversity. While true…
Deer Records
Indiana’s Typical and Non-Typical Whitetail Records Nearly Bag World Records
Much of the excitement in Indiana is tied to the city of Indianapolis, affectionately known as the racing capital of…
Animals
Epicyon haydeni
It makes sense that the largest canid ever known to have existed doesn’t have a common name, as there is…
Deer Records
The ‘Weigh’ You Are: The Heaviest Whitetail Deer on Record
Easily recognizable by the whitetails for which they earned their name, whitetail deer are one of the most common species…
Comparison
Mahi-mahi vs. Ahi: The Key Differences
Creatures that are found in several geographic locations often become known by more than one name. This can cause confusion,…
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Carpenter Bee vs. Bumblebee: What Are the Differences?
Even professional apiarists confuse carpenter bees and bumblebees. Nevertheless, there are clues that novice bee enthusiasts can rely on to…
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Are Daddy-Longlegs Spiders Venomous or Dangerous?
“A lie is halfway round the world before the truth has got its boots on.” This axiom aptly describes the…