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This State Has the Most Bobcats Roaming Free
Bobcats are not limited to the wilderness areas of the Far West. They inhabit regions throughout Canada, Mexico, and all…
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The Largest Wolf in History was Twice the Size of a Dire Wolf
Dire wolves, brought back into the spotlight through recent cloning efforts, are often portrayed as the greatest of prehistoric canines.…
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This Obscure Creature is No Thicker Than a Piece of Card Stock
Marine flatworms are among the ocean’s most unique, albeit strange, organisms. Their undulating movements make them look like silk sheets…
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The Safe Hiding Spot Where Baby Swans Love to Hide
A baby swan, called a cygnet, hitches a ride on its mom’s back in this heartwarming video shared by wildlifeandrescue.…
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These Crabs Power-Wash Their Eyestalks — and We Can’t Stop Watching!
Getting something in our eyes is irritating, both figuratively and literally. Other than flushing them with eye drops or water,…
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Cheetah Jumps into a Safari Jeep for an Up-Close-And-Personal Adventure
Going on an African safari is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But can you imagine cruising along in a safari jeep, taking…
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The Earth’s Worst-Ever Extinction Event Wiped Out 90% of All Animal Species
Everyone knows that dinosaurs are extinct, and most people have some idea about how it might have occurred. But the…
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This State Has the Most Deer in America
It is estimated that there are between 35 and 36 million deer in the U.S. today. Previously on the brink…
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10 Cute Animals That Pack a Deadly Punch
This eye-opening countdown unveils the hidden dangers lurking behind some of the most adorable creatures on the planet. From the…
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When New Jersey Can Expect Hummingbirds to Return for the Season
People escaping cold weather by heading south is a time-honored tradition on the eastern seaboard. Hummingbirds are no different. They…
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How to Tell the Difference Between a Hawk and Eagle
In this video, we’ll explain how these majestic birds differ in size, wingspan, strength, diet, sounds, and nesting habits. Learn…
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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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Snake Emerges From the Ceiling and Gets Whipped by a Spinning Fan
Even for snake lovers, spotting a dark slithering silhouette emerge from the opening in your ceiling fan can cause a…
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These Baby Animals Look Entirely Different Once Fully Grown
It’s hard to predict which animals will transform like butterflies upon reaching adulthood. Some animals, like horses or antelopes, come…
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This Insect Has an Unfathomable 4,000 Muscles. See How it Moves.
What you see here isn’t an animation from Pixar’s A Bug’s Life. This is a close-up of a swallowtail caterpillar,…
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This Bird’s Nest Can Weigh a Mind-Blowing 2 Tons
It’s no surprise that bald eagles build nests that are fit for the predatory raptors they are. This post by…
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Does Animal Poo Hold the Key to Animal Conservation? The Poo Zoo Thinks So
Would you dig through animal excrement if you knew you would find a diamond? Wildlife researchers at the University of…
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Coyotes vs Dogs: 5 Key Differences to Know
Coyotes and dogs may both belong to the Canis genus, but they’re far from identical. This video uncovers the key…
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Teach Young Learners All About Kangaroos: A Free 5-Day Unit Plan
Kangaroos are a fascinating and unique group of marsupials that can be found roaming across various habitats primarily on the…
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The Shockingly Sweet Reason Otters Get Attached to These Inanimate Objects
If you’ve ever walked the beach and pocketed a neat-looking rock, know that you share something in common with otters.…
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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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The 7 Most Dangerous Sharks in the Ocean
There are around 500 species of sharks, with more being discovered, but only a small portion of those are seen…
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Why is This Octopus Fed in a Basket?
Uno the octopus is a big hit at the @GeorgiaAquarium, the popular Atlanta destination that shared this video of his…
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War Zones + Wagging Tails: Cesar Millan Joins the Mission to Save Soldiers’ Dogs
In tough economic times, charities like Paws of War feel the squeeze while trying to carry out their life-changing missions.…
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This Animal Looks Like a Steel-Coated Transformer
This incredible armored animal shown by uk_safari_girl looks like a Transformer, or maybe a dinosaur, lumbering around on its hind…
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Why Are These Baby Seals Wearing FitBits?
Health trackers are a part of many people’s everyday lives. From heart monitors to breath optimization, human health is experiencing…
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When Will Hummingbirds Return to Texas This Year?
Hummingbirds are amazing creatures. Their wings are in constant motion when flying, allowing them to travel at a speed of…
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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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8 Animals Fierce Enough to Take Down a Lion
The lion may be considered the king of the jungle, but that doesn’t mean that this predator is invincible. Lions…
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The 8 Best Search And Rescue Dog Breeds
Search and rescue dogs are the heroes of the canine world. Sometimes called SAR for “search and rescue,” these brave,…
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The 9 Highest Jumping Animals in the World
Who are the Harold Miners of the animal kingdom? What are the highest-jumping animals in the world? According to researchers,…
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7 Animals With Amazing Camouflage
One of the more amazing facts about animals is how so many of them use camouflage to either hide from…
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A Close Encounter with the “Murderbird” Cassowary
Locals call the cassowary the “murderbird”, and seeing one might remind you of something that escaped from Jurassic Park. These…
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Why Do Lions Roar? Understanding Their Unique Communication and Social Dynamics
Did you know that sound can cause physical pain? It’s true — humans typically start to feel pain at around…
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This Rare, Miniature Mantis Looks Like a Ripped, Rotten Leaf
It might look like a dead leaf, but this tiny insect is very much alive. This video by @doctorbugz_official shows…
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This Frugivorous Omnivore Gets a Tasty Citrus Lick
Most of us are only familiar with the Geico Gecko, and you may even encounter the real ones where you…
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These Bees Fell Fast Asleep in Flowers (and We Think It’s the Cutest Thing Ever!)
Out of over 20,000 bee species worldwide, most of us are probably familiar with worker bees that live in hives…
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This Octopus Squeezed into a Mysterious Hole in the Beach. But Why?!
Forget about a hole in the bottom of the sea, this octopus has found a hole in the beach. All…
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Why Seals Are Often Misidentified: Understanding These Marine Mammals
Seals are mammals, as they possess all the required traits that make an animal a mammal. They are warm-blooded, they…
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How to Tell the Difference Between a Wolf and Coyote
Wolves and coyotes both hold special importance to legend and lore. Their presence symbolizes different elements like strength, wisdom, and…
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The Top 8 Heaviest Animals in the World
A heavy animal is generally a big animal, but some big animals aren’t as heavy as a person would suppose.…
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These 4 Smells Attract Mosquitoes
While many of us might seek to attract butterflies, bees, or pollinating beetles, we don’t want to attract mosquitoes. Unfortunately,…
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This Spider’s Dance is a Matter of Life and Death
The peacock jumping spider, also known as Maratus volans, has earned a reputation as the world’s cutest spider. This furry…
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Your Ohio Hummingbird Arrival Guide: When to Expect Their Return
The spring season brings a lot of beauty with the blooming trees, gorgeous sunsets, and nature thriving around every corner.…
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Why Butterflies Drink Turtle Tears (and Yes, Turtles Make Tears!)
Butterflies are more hardcore than you might think. While some animals drink the blood of their enemies, butterflies prefer to…
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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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Drones Reveal Surprising Shark Presence Near Humans Surfing and Swimming
The growing popularity of flying drones is showing us amazing aerial views of our oceans and has revealed something rather…
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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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The Largest Grizzly Bear to Ever Roam Yellowstone
In this video, we will discuss what we know about the biggest grizzly bear that ever lived in Yellowstone. We…
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12 Dog Breeds That Kill Snakes
Some dogs are better snake hunters than others, but which breeds?