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Why Maine’s Moose Population Is in Jeopardy
Maine is home to the largest population of moose in the contiguous United States. The only U.S. state with more…
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Watch This Lion Who Leapt Up a Tree to Get Away From a Herd of Buffalo
Lions prey on Cape buffalo. However, it’s usually younger or weaker members that have been separated from the herd, not…
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Why Does This Massive Elephant Shake a Tree Until It Falls Over?
An elephant’s strength is so great that it can take down trees simply by tugging at the branches with its…
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The Remarkable Beach Worms Hiding Beneath Australian Sands
Australia is known for its rich biodiversity. There are creatures living in the land down under that you can’t find…
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Why Do Lions Have Manes? The Truth Behind the Fur
There is nothing quite as resplendent, or as intimidating, as a massive lion with a full, luxurious mane. Manes mostly…
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Humpback Whale Trapped in the Wrong Place? Boat Harbor Gets an Unexpected Visitor
People at the southern California Ventura Harbor were in for an amazing sight when a juvenile humpback whale swam right…
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Heroic Bee Warriors Fly In to Help a Mother Treehopper Protect Her Young
Many fascinating creatures reside in the Amazon rainforest. In a YouTube video from the BBC, we get a glimpse of…
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The 15 Biggest Deep-Sea Creatures Swimming Through Our Oceans
The vast array of organisms in the deep sea remains a mystery to humans. Now, marine biologists can add one…
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Watch the Fierce Strength This Mother Hippo Has Over Her Calf Against Her Hippo Family
Hippos are highly social animals that live in groups of around 40 to 200 individuals. However close the group bonds…
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A Lion Pride Longingly Looks at a Baby Rhino They Know They Can’t Take Down
Even a pride of lions knows better than to attack a fully grown rhino. In a video from Maasai Sightings…
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Meet the Shrike: The Butcher Bird That Impales Its Prey on Sharp Objects
It’s hard to believe an adorable little bird might be known as Vlad the Impaler of the bird world. However,…
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The Only 2 Venomous Snakes in Wisconsin—And Where They Live
Wisconsin’s natural landscapes and diverse wildlife, not to mention 15,000 lakes, make the Dairy State a popular summer destination for…
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A Rescued Owl and Husky Puppy As Best Friends Is The Most Adorable Thing You Will See Today
A husky and a snowy owl make an unlikely pair of friends, but we have proof. A YouTube video from…
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Tiny and Adorable Cheetah Cubs Playfully Run From Their Mother
They may grow into the world’s fastest mammal, but cheetah cubs aren’t nearly so speedy. A video from wildlife photographer,…
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This Beetle Folds Its Wings Like Origami in Just Over a Second
Who is the beetle that can fold its delicate wings into an origami shape, keeping them safely tucked away as…
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Elephant Outsmarts Hiding Lioness in Waterhole Encounter
Lions know better than to take on elephants, at least without the safety of numbers. A video out of the…
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These Bed Bug Infestations Taking Over Suburban Homes Are Straight From Your Nightmares!
The sight of even one bed bug makes most people cringe. But the sheer number of bed bugs that may…
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Meet the Painted Snail With Shells as Unique as Fingerprints
There is a remarkable snail with breathtakingly beautiful shells that can only be found in Cuba. It is not native…
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Campers Get a Too Close-for-Comfort View of Two Huge Hippos Violently Clashing Tusks
Tourists can get up close and personal with wildlife when they stay in safari camps at Kruger National Park. You…
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9 Snakes You Might Encounter on the Appalachian Trail
Stretching from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail (AT) is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. It’s 2,197 forested…
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Adorable Seal Pup Gets Hugs, Kisses, and Belly Rubs From Its Loving and Affectionate Mother
Along the rocky coast of North Wales lives a large population of grey seals. An adorable moment captured on video…
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The US May Protect All Eight Pangolin Species Under Law
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed that seven species of pangolin be protected under the Endangered Species Act.…
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See the Cutest Baby Hippo You’ve Ever Seen Take an Adorable Swim
Before Moo Deng became a viral sensation, baby Obi was making waves with his mom at the Melbourne Zoo in Australia.…
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Cheetah Repeatedly Charges Pair of Hyenas That Are Too Close to Her Litter of Cubs
Cheetahs may lead solitary lives, but they make incredible mothers. Female cheetahs tend to live alone unless they have their…
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The 10 Largest Snake Species You’ll Find in South America
South America is home to a diverse amount of wildlife. From the Amazon rainforest to the arid deserts of Chile,…
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Wild Gorillas Heard Happily Singing While Enjoying Their Dinner
The mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei), a subspecies of the eastern gorilla, is an endangered species that only lives in…
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Ferocious Warthog Manages to Outmaneuver and Flip the Script on a Dozen Wild Dogs
Common warthogs (Phacochoerus africanus) are in the pig family and live in sub-Saharan Africa. African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) can…
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Animals That Mourn the Dead and Hold Grieving Rituals
Humans aren’t the only species that mourn their dead. Mother chimpanzees have been observed carrying their dead babies for months,…
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Tiny Lion Cubs Are Terrified to Cross a River to Reach Their Parents
Lion cubs are born tiny and helpless, but they can already walk by two weeks and begin eating meat around…
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All About the Newly Discovered Rockaroni Penguin
The docuseries “Secrets of the Penguins” by National Geographic captured footage of several rare penguin chicks for the very first…
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Killer Whales Are Such Predators They Even Hunt Moose…Yes, Moose
Moose (Alces alces) are excellent swimmers. Moose that live along the Pacific coast of Alaska and Canada frequently swim from…
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Meet the Bufflehead, the Smallest Diving Duck in North America
This unique diving duck has a small body and a relatively large head. The males are colorful and vibrant, with…
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Why Giraffes Hum at Night, Plus More Fun Facts
The tallest land animal, the lanky giraffe, is perhaps the first thing you think of when you picture the African savanna.…
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White Rhino Bull Attacks a Mother Rhino and Her Tiny Calf
A tourist in South Africa was watching a peaceful scene in a game reserve: a baby white rhino with its…
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What Happens When a Man Sticks a Firecracker in a Wasp Nest Next to His House?
People sometimes get creative when trying to rid their homes of unwanted pests. Although wasps are beneficial pollinators, they can…
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Copperhead or Chicken Snake? This Is the Easiest Way to Tell the Difference
The well-known copperhead is often mistaken for lesser-known species of nonvenomous snakes. One common snake that is sometimes confused with…
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Why Does One Male Lion Hoard All of the Meat For Himself While Others Watch?
Lions are the most social among the big cats. While other big cat species may hunt together or live in…
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Tiny Bear Cubs Experience Their First Beach Day, Digging Up Snacks and Wrestling With Each Other
Mother bears have a lot to teach their cubs before the cubs are ready to go it alone. Black bear…
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How Massive Cruise Ships and an Oversaturated Tourism Industry are Destroying This Once Pristine Whale Shark Habitat
It’s the largest shark in the world and weighs as much as an F-15 fighter jet, but the whale shark…
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Meet the Snake Species Living in the Ohio River Basin
About 25 million people, or 8% of the population of the U.S., live in the Ohio River basin. The river…
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Hawaii Diver Swims Alongside the Largest Great White Shark Ever Recorded
She’s the world’s largest known great white shark. At over 50 years old, she may even be a grandma. One…
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The Three Venomous Snakes You May Find in Virginia
There are four main types of venomous snakes native to the U.S.—rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, and coral snakes. Virginia is home to three…
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Are These Powerful Predators a Threat to Humans?
Mako sharks are some of the fastest swimmers in the ocean. These predatory sharks hunt for a variety of foods,…
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Lions Run For Their Lives After Rhinos Wake Them Up From a Snooze
Lions may be the kings of the jungle, but even lions can get taken by surprise on occasion. A video…
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Why Amphibians Are Especially Threatened by Global Warming
It’s no secret that animals across the planet are struggling in the face of habitat destruction, poaching, and climate change.…
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Young Boaters Save a Sea Turtle From the Jaws of a Tiger Shark
There are many threats to sea turtles, but most of them come from humans. Dangers may range from getting entangled…
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The Worst Shark Attacks in History
Shark attacks on humans are rare. Despite how movies and the media depict them, sharks are not hunters of people.…
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Thousands of Murder Hornets Furiously Swarm a Man Trying to Remove Their Nest
Northern giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia), also known as Asian giant hornets, are an invasive species in North America but have…
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Where to Find Mako Sharks, the Speedsters of the Sea
Mako sharks are fast, predatory sharks that can be found swimming in tropical and temperate oceans. These speedsters of the…
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Meet the Most Massive Sharks in the Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico is a large basin with around 617,800 square miles of water. The area supports diverse marine…