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The Feral Hog Population is Reaching Dangerous Numbers in This Alabama Town
Many people are not well-versed in the problem of feral hogs. While they’ve been reported in 35 states — more than…
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This Uninvited Guest Trashed a Hotel Room Before Being Escorted Out
After a long day of filming Komodo dragons in the wild, one unlucky cameraman nearly had to share a hotel…
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Watch a Group of Groovy Dolphins Get Stoned on a Pufferfish
Humans are no strangers to the psychedelic effects of both natural and synthetic substances — the 1960s and 1970s are…
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7 Pet Subscription Boxes to Pamper Your Furry and Feathered Friends
Some folks are of the shop-til-ya-drop persuasion, while others (I’m raising my hand) would prefer to do just about anything…
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Watch This Frisbee-Catching Dog Break a World Record
While many dogs enjoy a life of leisure, snuggling up in their favorite blanket and watching TV, others thrive on…
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What Are Feral Hogs (and Where Do They Roam in the U.S.?)
Wild hogs are an invasive species that has been multiplying across the United States for centuries and now number in…
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The 11 Best Horse Breeds for Riding
Horses are one of the most elegant animals in the world. These beautiful animals can be used for various purposes, including…
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Watch These Newborn Puppies Find Their Mother — Like Moths to a Flame
Like human babies, puppies are entirely helpless at birth. These precious Golden Retriever pups were born with their eyes and…
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The Top 4 Smells Attracting Snakes to Your Yard
Seeing a snake in your yard can be alarming, especially if you have young children or pets roaming the lawn. Regardless of the type…
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11 Hands-On Summer Camps for Animal-Obsessed Kids (Both Day and Overnight Camps)
Summer is supposed to be wild and fun as a kid. And what better way to encourage that than with…
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Watch This Baby Otter Learn to Swim for the First Time
It’s not just human parents that get frustrated with their children from time to time. In this adorable video, a…
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10 Animal Sanctuaries That are Doing Amazing Work
More than 1,500 animal sanctuaries operate throughout the U.S., each providing its inhabitants with unique, individualized care and a forever…
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Watch Two Gators Have a Total Brawl on a Golf Course
As a golfer, shooting a good round with the natural hazards around the course is challenging enough. However, the presence…
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The Innovative Way a Buzzard Got Its Next Meal
No bird of prey strikes fear into small animals quite like buzzards. They are large, cunning, and resourceful. While this…
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The Stealthy World of Foxes: Nature’s Nimble Hunters
There are not many animals keener than foxes. They are nimble, patient, and use impressive stealth tactics to hunt prey.…
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The 6 States With the Largest Elk Populations
Elk are found throughout the United States, but not every state. For example, elk is completely non-existent in Georgia and…
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The Top 6 States With the Most Bison in the USA
Bison are the largest land mammals in North America, with males reaching up to 2,000 pounds. Bison are easily distinguished…
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What’s That Sound? The Most Common Culprits That May Be Hiding in Your Walls
You hear a faint, unsettling scratch, scratch, scratch coming from inside your walls. It might sound like the start of…
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Rescue Cat Gives Sheep Pal a Relaxing Massage
In this sweet post from autarcamatricultura, a friendly calico cat named Luci is giving her sheep buddy Waffles a relaxing…
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The 6 States With the Most Bobcats in America
Bobcats aren’t just wilderness animals in the Far West. Bobcats also range through Canada, Mexico, and all but three U.S.…
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Racing to Rescue: One Woman’s Fight Against Horse Slaughter and Neglect
Equine Advocates has become a sanctuary for horses in distress. Founded in 1996 by Susan Wagner, this nonprofit organization in…
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The Rare Sight of an Albino Deer
Behold, a pale horse. Well, not quite, but it’s close enough. Seeing an all-white deer is almost as rare as…
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This Animal Has Reached Infestation Levels, Now Present in 80 of Tennessee’s 95 Counties
From commercial crops to natural habitats, wild hogs are equal opportunity destroyers. These vicious animals also prey on native wildlife…
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This Baby Elephant Has a Whole Herd of Bodyguards
We often use the term “Mama Bear” to describe a fierce and loving mother. But while bears are certainly great…
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Foods You Can Safely Feed Hummingbirds
Sugar water is an easy way to feed hummingbirds, but other things attract the birds and provide a much-needed food…
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Now Hiring: Penguin Census Taker (Yes, Seriously!)
If you love penguins, don’t mind the cold, can handle manual labor, and would like to leave the hustle and…
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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…