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A Snake Catcher Discovered the Biggest Rattlesnake You’ve Ever Seen Under a Barbeque Grill
What would you do if you wanted to throw some steaks on your backyard grill on a nice summer day,…
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Fisherman Catches a Northern Pike With Something Still Living In Its Belly
A group of fishermen had quite a surprise when they discovered their catch of the day had something firm and…
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Truly Fascinating Facts About Great White Sharks
“The Jaws Effect” is what scientists call people’s irrational fear of sharks based on Steven Spielberg’s 1975 hit summer movie,…
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Researchers Capture Footage of Deep-Sea Giant Phantom Jelly With 33-Foot Arms
Earth’s oceans cover 71% of the planet, but humans have only explored less than 20% of the seas. Scientists believe…
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Scorpions Have Survived on Earth Since Before Trees Even Existed
Scorpions‘ ancestors first appeared around 450 million years ago. That’s as old as sharks, older than dinosaurs, and even older…
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Giraffe Puts a Stop to a Young Rhino’s Antics With One Powerful Kick
Modern zoos house multiple species together in enclosures to recreate an animal’s experience in the wild. In Africa, giraffes and…
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These Indiana Cities May be Overrun By Cicadas This Year
Indiana is not ground zero for cicada sightings this year, but there will be some emerging in the southern part…
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Scientists Discover New Invasive Flatworm Species in North Carolina
Scientists have discovered a new species of flatworm living in North Carolina. Although it was first spotted in the state…
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What Happens When a Man Pokes a Massive Fire Ant Hill?
Red imported fire ants are an invasive ant species originally from South America. These aggressive ants have been spreading across…
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15 Dangerous Beaches To Avoid On Your Family Vacation
Nothing can ruin a good family getaway like an overcrowded, dirty, or dangerous location. Typically a vacation is meant to be a…
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Why Sun Spiders Kill Ants Without Eating Them
Sun spiders, also known as camel spiders, aren’t actually spiders at all. They have a fearsome reputation and will prey…
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8 Creatures With 8 Legs That AREN’T Spiders
Spiders aren’t the only animals in nature with eight legs, although they are probably the most well-known. All spiders are…
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Who Blinks First When a Grizzly Bear Stares Down a Stable of Horses?
Who would have the upper hand between a small herd of horses and a grizzly bear? Could the horses intimidate…
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This Cat Goes Full-On Black Belt When His Dog Pal is Attacked
When you think of a protective family pet, your first thought is probably of a dog. Dogs form deep bonds…
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Here’s When You Can Spot Monarch Migrations in Kansas This Year
Monarch butterflies are the most recognizable butterflies in the world. With their brightly colored orange and black wings, these beautiful…
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This is What Life Would Be Like if T. rex Roamed Today’s Earth
Despite being one of the most well-known and popular dinosaurs, we are still learning things about the Tyrannosaurus rex today.…
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Watering Hole Drama Occurs When a Rhino Tries to Intimidate the Wrong Hippo
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When Numbers Matter: 30 Hyenas Challenge a Male Lion
It may sound surprising, but groups of hyenas will sometimes take on animals much larger than themselves, even lions. Although…
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This Invasive Ant Species Is Surging in the Southeastern U.S.
Ant trails are easy to spot and can alert you to a new infestation of ants in your home. Scout…
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Giant Squid Spotted in Deep Waters, the First Ever Filmed in U.S. Waters!
The mysterious giant squid has rarely ever been seen by humans, let alone photographed or filmed swimming in its natural…
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What is Eusociality? The Hidden Social Hierarchy of Animals
Ants live in incredibly organized, socially complex colonies where the division of labor is clearly defined. Each ant has a…
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Hear This Diver’s Underwater Scream When a Great White Shark Suddenly Emerges
When ships are wrecked and fall to the seabed, they do more than merely sit at the bottom of the…
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This Deadly Behavior Is Perfectly Natural for Ants. It’s Also Their Doom.
Why would an ant walk in an endless circle until it dies of starvation and exhaustion? Known as an ant…
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Beyond Snake Island: The 5 Most Dangerous Places You Can Actually Visit
Not many people visit Snake Island each year, and there is a very good reason for that. Ilha da Queimada…
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This Massive Crocodile Comes When Called Like a True ‘Swamp Puppy’
You might not believe someone if they told you they had a pet crocodile that came when called. However, the…
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Seasoned Safari Guide Halts a Charging Rhino With the Engine of His Jeep
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Why Does a Gibbon Lose Its Mind After Spotting a Hedgehog Nearby?
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Find Out Why Kangaroos Flex and Show Off Their Massive Muscles
Red kangaroos are the largest land mammals in Australia. The largest kangaroo species, red kangaroos, can reach heights of up…
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This State Will Be the Epicenter of This Year’s Cicada Emergence
Kentucky is about to get hit with massive numbers of periodical cicadas. Unlike the annual cicadas, periodical cicadas emerge from…
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A Crew Gets the Scare of Their Lives When Massive Sharks Attack Their Submarine
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Why Earth’s Oldest Predator Doesn’t Reach Adulthood Until Age 150
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These Are the Most Gator-Populated Waters in South Carolina
South Carolina is home to a lot of alligators. Around 100,000 of them, to be exact. Although it is fewer…
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The Colossal Squid Has Been Filmed for the First Time Ever: Here’s What We Know
It may be the biggest invertebrate on the planet, but we don’t know much about it. The first time scientists…
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Can a Dolphin Accidentally Become Dinner When a Humungous Whale Opens Its Mouth?
Blue whales are not only the largest animal on earth today but the largest known animal ever to have lived…
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Why Would a Lion Prowl Through a Tent Like a Midnight Thief?
To truly get a feel of living amid the wildlife on an African safari, some hardy adventurers choose to tent…
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When to Expect Hummingbirds to Return to Wisconsin
Hummingbirds are delightful little birds to spot in your summer garden. With their vibrant colors and fast-moving wings, they can…
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Wildebeest Makes an Incredible Leap Over Two Lions to Escape Certain Death
Wildebeests, also known as gnu, have a lot to watch out for as they graze across the African savannah. Wildebeest…
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Mighty Alligator Breaks Through Thick Metal Fence in Striking Display of Strength and Determination
If you think a metal fence can keep an alligator out, think again. One alligator proved that it takes something…
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Can Five Cheetahs Take Down a Wildebeest? What Happened Next Might Surprise You
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Elephant vs. Wild Dogs, and a Police Car? Elephant Shows Who’s Boss
Many exciting things can occur when you’re driving down a road in Kruger National Park in South Africa. The park…
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Why One Animal Expert Says 97% of the Zoos Worldwide Should be Considered ‘Substandard’
Many families enjoy an outing to the zoo on a warm summer day. People have been fascinated with exotic animals…
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A Brave Kayaker Plays a ‘Game of Chicken’ With a Charging Pod of Killer Whales… And Wins!
What is it like kayaking where killer whales swim? If you paddle in the Puget Sound in Washington, you may…
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He Was Bitten By a Snake. Here’s What He Should Have Done But Didn’t.
What would you do if you were bitten by an unknown snake in the middle of nowhere with no phone…
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Who Wins in the Mangrove Forest When Monkeys and Lizards Compete for Resources?
It’s a battle for resources in the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans in India. In this wild place, rhesus macaque…
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One Rock Climber Defied All Odds and Hurled a Charging Bear Off a Mountain
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Buffalo Bulls Clash in a Test of Strength and Dominance
Although the clashing horns may look menacing to us, when African buffalo bulls fight, it’s usually a friendly sparring match.…
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What Happens When Roads Cut Through Elephant Territory and Put Elephants on a Collision Course With Humans?
Cars and elephants do not make for a good combination. In India and Africa, where elephants roam free, sometimes roadways…
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Elephants Show Incredible Acts of Compassion When Herd Members Are in Trouble
Elephants are not only extremely intelligent but have the ability to express deep empathy for others. They form close family…
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Tigers Are Fearsome Hunters, but Elephants Are Not Easy Prey
Though rare for a tiger to attack a fully grown elephant, young elephants could be in danger of tiger attacks…
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Two Hyenas Face Off Against a Pack of Wild Dogs Over Lunch
Captured in a fascinating YouTube video posted by the Pondoro Game Lodge is a showdown between African wild dogs and…