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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…
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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
Why would a rhino pick a fight with a hippo, and who has the advantage? Do hippos and rhinos usually…
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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…