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Raccoons + Alligators = BFFs? Not So Fast …
A raccoon riding on the back of an alligator sounds like something out of a children’s book. Yet this post…
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Ruff Relations to Purrfect Peace: Harmonizing Dog & Cat Connections in Your Home
Pets have the potential to bring joy into any home — unless they absolutely, completely refuse to get along. Cats…
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The Most Snaked-Infested Rivers in America
Brace yourself as we navigate these serpent-filled waters and unveil the diversity of snake species that call these rivers home.…
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These Well-Respected U.S. Animal Rescue Groups are Doing Amazing Work
Over 4,000 animal shelters exist throughout the U.S. While many shelters have facilities to house and care for animals, they…
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Crocodile vs Alligator: How They Differ and Who Wins a Fight
Learn how to tell these apex predators apart and discover which species would win in a fight. Did you know…
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See Shark Living in “Sharkcano,” an Active Underwater Volcano
The Kavachi volcano is an active underwater volcano located near the Solomon Islands in the southwestern Pacific. Underwater, or submarine,…
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Amazing Amphibians: A 5-Day Unit Plan for Kids
Amphibians, most widely recognized for their unique transformations from aquatic animals to primarily living on land, have unique characteristics that…
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Lucky Man Finds Rare, One-in-a-Million Albino Crayfish
The natural world is full of meticulous, mathematical patterns, but now and again, Mother Nature likes to throw in a…
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Rare Black Canada Lynx Captured on Video for the First Time
Seeing a Canada lynx in the wild can be exciting as these solitary animals are stealthy and often elusive. Their…
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The Largest Whale In The World is Massive!
The biggest cetacean in the world is the blue whale, whose scientific name is Balaenoptera musculus. Despite some people’s claims…
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The Deadliest Shark Attack in History
Sharks are incredible, deadly predators. They can detect chemicals from hundreds of meters away in small quantities, sense the electrical…
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Discover the Rarest Tiger in the World
The country of Indonesia spans a distance larger than that between Los Angeles and New York City, encompassing roughly 18,000 islands.…
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The Largest Snake Fossil Ever Found
Pythons and Anacondas are some of the largest snakes in the world today, but what about prehistoric snakes? Has anyone…
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The 9 Smallest Reptiles in the World
Reptiles are a diverse group of animals with more than 10,000 different species in the world. These include animals like…
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11 Iconic Animal Statues Worth Traveling the World to See
For thousands of years, humans have honored animals by crafting statues that celebrate their beauty, power, and importance in our…
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Watch the World’s Fastest Bird That Can Dive-Bomb Its Prey at 240 MPH
Falcons are known to be fast and powerful predatory birds. However, the peregrine falcon stands in a class by itself.…
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Do You Have What it Takes to be a Shark Tagger?
Have you ever dreamed of working with sharks? Although marine biology is the most likely field to get you up…
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The 8 Foot Long Giant Millipede That Once Roamed the Earth
This video examines an 8-foot-long giant millipede that was the largest of all time. Originating during the late Carboniferous period,…
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The 5 Largest Bears In The World
Grizzly bears stand at around 3 to 5 feet tall, and when standing on their back legs, some measure up…
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Gray Seal Says “Peace Out,” Heads to the Big City
In this post from WTNH News 8 in New Haven, Connecticut, police keep a watchful eye on a gray seal…
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Meet Snowflake, the Only Albino Gorilla on Earth
There has only been one albino western lowland gorilla ever found in the wild or captivity. Snowflake the gorilla lived…
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Massive Crocodile Caught Sunbathing on a Popular Tourist Beach in the Mexican Riviera
What could be more relaxing than basking on a beach in the Mexican Riviera? Well, it turns out it’s not…
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The Most Croc-Infested Waters in Florida
Crocodiles are one of the most fascinating reptile species in the world. Often called “living dinosaurs” due to their shared…
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If You Love Birds, This Could Be Your Dream Job
Breaking into the field of bird banding involves a lot of training and on-the-job experience. Whether you’re looking for a…
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The Most Dangerous Wolf That Ever Lived
Wolf attacks on humans are rare, but they have been recorded throughout history. In the case of the deadliest wolf…
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This U.S. State Has the Largest Brown Recluse Infestation Numbers
The brown recluse (Loxosceles reclusa) is a venomous spider with a violin-shaped marking on its back. A bite from a brown…
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The Infamous Man-Eating Tiger that Attacked 400+ People
Despite being large and brightly colored, tigers are very stealthy, deadly animals. They have no problem bringing down deer and…
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This Newly Rescued Pup is All in on the Hand-and-Paw Stacking Game
Not all social media challenges make you want to turn off your phone. The hand and paw stacking game is…
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Our Favorite Animal Influencers of the Moment
While animal influencers gained prominence on social media nearly a decade ago, they continue to play an essential role in…
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Squirrels vs. Bird Feeders: The Ultimate Backyard Showdown
As a long-time backyard birder, I can tell you that the only thing more certain than death and taxes is…
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Man Captures Mystery Creature Terrorizing His Pets
When he saw the claw marks outside his animals’ enclosures, the young man in the video above knew he had…
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Minnesota Man Pulls Record-Breaking Fish from Two Feet of Ice
Ice fishing is popular in many northern U.S. states. The sport requires a minimum of four inches of clear ice…
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Meet ‘747’, the Two-Time Champion of Fat Bear Week
Each summer Alaska’s bears gather at the Brooks River in the Katmai National Park to feast on salmon and prepare…
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How to Know When It’s the Right Time to Put Your Pet Down — and How to Heal From the Loss
The loss of a pet is felt deeply, no matter how much time you have to prepare. Putting down an…
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No, We’re Not Anthropomorphizing. Your Cat May Actually Be Depressed.
Depression is primarily a human condition described by the World Health Organization as a low mood or loss of pleasure…
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Killer Whales Can Squeeze Out Great White Livers Like Toothpaste
In this video, Killer Whales Squeeze Out Great White Livers Like Toothpaste, we explain how killer whales swim in packs…
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Meet the World’s Deadliest Lions (Who Reigned Over an Empire!)
Lions are very capable apex predators that can hunt and kill most things that live in their range. They also…
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The 5 Largest Deep Sea Sharks Worldwide
While many shark species reside in the upper regions of the Earth’s oceans near the surface, there are some shark…
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This Animal Caused $2.5 Billion in Damage to One Texas Town
While the world excitedly awaited Santa’s reindeer visiting on Christmas Eve, the city of Kyle, Texas, saw an influx of…
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Watch as Massive Mako Shark Leaps onto Fishing Boat
Like the intrepid fishermen in “Jaws,” these anglers in Whitianga, New Zealand are definitely going to need a bigger boat.…
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See King Buck, One of The World’s Tallest Horses
Images of horses adorn some of man’s earliest art. One of the oldest depictions of horses is in the Cave…
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The Science Behind the Rare Blue Lobster
Have you ever seen a blue lobster? They’re so rare most of us probably have not. It’s also unlikely any…
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Here’s Where You’ll Find the Cutest Animals on the Internet
Whether it’s a pet acting silly or a wild animal engaging in the most endearing interactions, animals provide engaging and…
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A Wacky, Quacky Pest Control Crew
Twice a day, over a thousand Indian Runner ducks commute to their jobs at the Vergenoegd Löw wine estate near…
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This Animal is Older Than Morse Code and Still Going Strong
In 1832, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa) was born. Although his exact birthdate is unknown, he has…
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What Do an Albatross and Alicia Silverstone Have in Common?
Actress Alicia Silverstone, best known for her role in the 1995 movie Clueless, made headlines later for feeding her baby…
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The Deadliest Lion Attacks in Human History
Lions are known as the king of the jungle, but they’re not meaningless figureheads. They earned that title by being…
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Discover What Lives at the Bottom of The Mississippi River
In this video, we’re exploring what lives below the Mississippi River! We’ll learn about all of the different types of…
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This Tennessee County Experiences the Most Snake Bites
Snake locations in the U.S. vary greatly by region and the further south you travel, the more likely you are…
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Watch a Baby Chamois Goat Race Against Time as a Devastating Avalanche Approaches
Avalanches are one of the most dangerous elements of alpine living. With tons of snow plummeting down the mountainside, these…