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Understanding Sea Otter Rafts: A Clever Defense Against Predators
You’ve likely seen those heartwarming images of darling little sea otters floating on their backs with their tiny hands clasped…
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Cold Capybaras Get the Spa Treatment at This Bathtub Party
Every winter, zoos across Japan open the onsen, traditional hot springs baths, for their capybaras to enjoy. This custom began…
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Amazing Animals That Live In The Arctic
The Arctic is the area around the North Pole that used to be known for being cold year-round. With climate…
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What NOT to Do If You’re Bitten By a Brown Recluse
The name “brown recluse” conjures up nightmarish visuals for a majority of the population, and not only for those who…
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The Top 9 Largest Flying Birds on Earth
There are over 10,000 species of birds in the world. Some, like the bumblebee hummingbird, are very small. Others, like…
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This One Sound Terrifies Elephants. Here’s How It Could Save Your Life.
There are many instances on social media showing people being chased by wild elephants. In one viral video, two men…
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Ready, Set, Roost: Chicken Coops for Happy Hens
Which came first: The chicken or the egg farmer? Though once upon a time chickens were relegated to the countryside,…
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Meet the New Species of Electric Eel Capable of 860 Volts
Most of us have probably used a 9-volt battery. They power small household items such as clocks, smoke detectors, and…
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This Insect Kills More Than a Million People Each Year
Summer brings warmer temperatures and longer days, and of course that means spending more time outdoors. Unfortunately, it also means…
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The Protective Nature of Horses
No animal has propelled humans into the modern world quite like horses. First domesticated in around 3500 BCE, horses have…
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Crocodile Explodes Out of Water in Gravity-Defying Vertical Jump
The earliest ancestors of the crocodile evolved around 235 million years ago. These prehistoric predators have an impressive array of…
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They’ve Cut Down 200,000 Trees in Five Years to Save the Forest … and It’s Working
If you saw a plan that’s already cut down 200,000 trees, with millions more in the crosshairs, you might think…
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The 10 Most Stunning Apex Predators
Apex predators are famous for being successful hunters. They are fearsome because they are dangerous and have few to no…
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The 10 Largest Snakes In The World
What is the biggest snake in the world? With more than 3,000 species of snakes living around the globe, there…
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Watch Alaska’s Grizzly Bears Get the “Zoomies” in This Crazy Footage
If you want to see grizzly bears, Alaska is the place to go. These incredible creatures are important keystone species…
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What’s Threatening the Horned Marsupial Frog?
There are hundreds of species of frog in the world, each with unique and wondrous features that set it apart…
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132-Year-Old Lobster Gets a New Lease on Life
For 20 years, Louie the lobster lived a solitary life in a tank at a New York seafood restaurant. After…
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The One Thing to NEVER Do if You’re Surrounded by a Swarm of Bees
Many people have had the same bad dream at some point. You’re walking through the woods or working on the…
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Rare Footage of a Mother Marsican Bear and Her Cubs Captivates Viewers
Alongside its famous gelato, pasta, and art, Italy is home to another incredible national treasure: the Marsican bear. These amazing…
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How Fahlo Bridges Fashion and Conservation
You may have seen Fahlo’s beautiful beaded bracelets at gift shops near national parks or zoos, but these are anything…
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The Largest Spiders In The World (And What They Eat)
The 10 largest spiders in the world seem straight out of science fiction, with legs from 5.5 inches to over…
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Whatever Happened to Dolly, the Cloned Sheep?
If you were old enough to watch the news or read the paper back in the late 1990s, you very…
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Earth’s Fastest Animals Each Type With Top Speed
Nope, the cheetah is NOT the fastest animal on earth, but it is speedy. Watch the full video to learn…
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Dexter the Dog’s Incredible Journey: How a Pooch Tracked His Way Home
Doorbell cameras are a convenient way to monitor your front door whether you’re at home or away. One Kansas couple…
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The Rescue Center Saving Costa Rica’s Most Misunderstood Mammal
No matter what language you speak, the word “sloth” means some variation of “lazy.” Not to mention, it’s one of…
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Do These Birds Think the Deer is a Tree?
You’ve probably seen it on television before. A large animal like a buffalo allows smaller animals like birds to pick…
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Fighting Chimpanzee Wields Stick Like a Weapon
It’s not unusual for chimpanzees to fight. Chimpanzee society is naturally aggressive and even violent. However, visitors at the Los…
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The 10 Most Expensive Dog Breeds
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Burnout & Buyout: Why the Future of Veterinary Medicine Looks Bleak (and How You Can Help)
We recently had to take one of our dogs to the pet emergency room on a long holiday weekend. She…
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Five Islands, 150 Acres, and 200+ Survivors: A Second Chance for America’s Retired Research Chimps
Save the Chimps is an organization unlike any other. The world’s largest privately funded chimpanzee sanctuary, it’s home to over…
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The Largest Sidewinder Rattlesnake Ever Recorded
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All About Reptiles: A 5-Day Unit Plan for Kids
Reptiles are a diverse animal classification group of scaly, cold-blooded vertebrates that can be found in habitats all around the…
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Why are Some Cats and Dogs Besties?
Even if they share space, cats and dogs do not always share the same feelings for each other. The relationship…
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Watch This Tiger Take a Flying Leap Into the Water
It was a beautiful sunny day as the Indian Forest Service (IFS) transported a Bengal tiger for release into the…
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Watch a Huge Octopus Steal a Photographer’s Equipment and Refuse to Let Go
What would you do if a giant Pacific octopus decided it wanted your diving equipment and didn’t let go? Do…
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The 7 Most Dangerous Sharks In The World
In this video, we’re introducing you to some of the most dangerous sharks in the world! From the infamous blacktip…
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The 10 Biggest Animals Ever to Walk the Earth
If you’ve ever seen an elephant or a giraffe up close, you know those animals can seem massive, but would…
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The 8 Most Aggressive Animals on the Planet
Aggression, much like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder, or the victim. This video reviews animals that have…
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The Top 9 Largest Alligators Ever: 2,000 Pound Monsters!
What distinguishes the former is its rounded, wide snout and black color. Also, with its jaw tight, you can only…
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The 10 Oldest Cats Ever Recorded
Throughout modern history, there have been countless cats that have lived long lives. They have been cherished family members whom…
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Why You Should Never Try to Out-Run a Grizzly Bear
Biking can be a fun way to pass the time and get some exercise in the great outdoors. However, depending…
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12 Amazing Hybrid Animals That Really Exist
What is a hybrid animal? The answers to these questions and more are answered in the video here. Hybrid animals…
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What to Expect When YOUR CAT’s Expecting
So, you think your cat might be pregnant? Congrats on the potential new additions to your furry family! Whether it’s…
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A Trillion-Ton Megaberg is Heading for South Georgia Island: Here’s What it Means for the Wildlife That Lives There
A 130-foot towering wall of ice with a surface area larger than Rhode Island is slowly making its way toward…
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Gorilla at Omaha Zoo Surprises Visitors with a Lewd Gesture
Humans and gorillas share around 98% of their genetic makeup. So it’s not surprising they exhibit human-like behaviors, including what…
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Cyclists Had a Surprise Run-in With the World’s Largest Bird
The ostrich is quite an unusual animal. With its giant feathery plumes, massive feet, and long spindly legs, it looks…
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How Did This Octopus Open a Screw-Top Lid?
Octopuses are fascinating in more ways than one. Beyond their impressive intelligence, they also have other unique features like three…
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With Fewer Than 10 of These Animals Left, Can the Species Be Saved?
Swimming off the coast of Mexico in the Gulf of California live the few remaining vaquitas on earth. This endangered…
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23 Species Have Gone Extinct in Australia in 70 Years. Here’s How Researchers are Trying to Reverse the Trend.
When humans struggle with infertility, they often turn to in vitro fertilization, or IVF, to help grow their family. This…
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Ape vs. Gorilla: These Are The Main Differences You Should Know
With terminology like “ape”, “great ape”, “monkey”, “primate”, and “gorilla” all meaning distinctly different things, it is hard to keep…