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The Biggest Copperhead of All Time
One of the most venomous snakes in the northeastern and southeastern United States is the copperhead snake. While the average…
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These Are the Happiest Dog Breeds in the World
No matter how you judge them, some dogs are built for love. This doesn’t mean that other dog breeds are…
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A Tiny Jumping Spider Quickly Takes Down a Mealworm
Everyone loves the world’s most famous jumping spider, Lucas. While we’ve seen this adorably animated arachnid dance, sing, and play,…
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Fun Pollinator Facts to Share This National Pollinator Week
Pollinator Week is coming up, a whole week to celebrate the pollinators of the world. Pollinators such as bees, butterflies,…
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Crocodile Hatchlings Ride in Their Mother’s Mouth to Safety
Crocodiles are interesting creatures. They are strong and tough on the outside and can kill with one crunch of their…
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How Assassin Bugs Use Sticky Resin to Trap Their Prey
The ability to use tools is not widespread in the animal world. It has previously been associated with mammals and…
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Glacier Finch Builds Nests in Ice and Hatches Eggs in the Cold
When we think of glaciers, polar bears and penguins often come to mind. Finches are more associated with backyards than…
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What Aristotle Got Wrong About the Magnificent Octopus
Octopuses have a few characteristics that make them stand out as one of the most intelligent mollusks in the ocean.…
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Is This the Fastest Dog Alive?
Most dogs are pretty fast when they have their eye on the ball. It could even be the sound of…
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Hippos Use Giant Jaws and Tusks to Fight for Territory
You do not want to get on a hippopotamus’s bad side — it could be the last thing you do!…
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Welcome to Shark School: A 5-Day Ocean Animal Lesson Plan for Kids
Sharks are a remarkable, diverse group of ocean-dwellers that inhabit marine ecosystems all over the world. From the massive, gentle…
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The 10 Most Common Animals That Live in the Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon Rainforest is home to some of the most exotic and beautiful animal life on the planet. Recently, scientists…
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Meet the Kakapo, the World’s Only Flightless Parrot
If we told you there was a species of parrot in the world that can’t fly, would you believe us?…
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River Rafting Turns Scary When an Angry Bear Charges at Full Speed
If you were to go kayaking or rafting on a mountain river in the Rockies, you’d likely think you’re safe…
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The Loudest Animal on the Planet Is Louder Than a Rock Concert
Some animals just can’t keep it quiet! Watch this video to discover the animals that rank the highest in the…
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How One Sea Turtle Sparked a Movement Against Plastic Straws
Plastic straws are one of the top contributors of plastic pollution in the oceans. With just 9% of straws capable…
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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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Why You Should Think Twice Before Eating Pufferfish
Pufferfish can be served for human consumption as a delicacy called fugu. It is especially popular in Japan, but you…
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Why You Should Never Pick Up a Snapping Turtle by the Tail
Turtles aren’t known for their speed. In fact, it’s usually quite the opposite. (Slow and steady wins the race and…
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Wolves Can Swim for Miles Thanks to This Unique Feature
To many people, wolves may seem like little more than wild dogs that live in the wilderness, but they’re so…
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Why Sharks Have No Bones Despite Their Size and Strength
The evolution of the shark is not what most people would expect. Instead of sharks evolving from a massive predator,…
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Meet the Most Popular Calico Cat Breeds You Can Own
With their colorful splotches of fur, calicos are some of the most easily recognized cats. However, calico is not a…
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This Praying Mantis Tries to Attack a Spider on a Smartphone
The term ‘praying mantis’ is used to refer to a group of insects that adopt a praying posture when their…
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Titanoboa Size: Just How Big Was the Titanoboa?
The largest snake that ever lived is known as the Titanoboa; however, researchers in India may have unearthed fossils of…
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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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If You’re Choosing Between a Male and Female Cat, Here’s What to Know
Choosing between a male and female cat is an important decision that can impact your life for years to come,…
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The Largest Fish Still Swimming in U.S. Oceans and Lakes
An innumerable amount of fish species populate the rivers, lakes, and coastal waters of the United States. Watch this fascinating…
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This Massive Sidewinder Rattlesnake Broke Serious Records
In the kingdom of snakes, one particular species stands out for its strange undulating movements that help propel it across…
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Snake-Hunting Animals
Today’s video will showcase 10 amazingly fearless animals that have no qualms about attacking and consuming one of mankind’s most…
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Drone Catches a Bull Moose Shedding Both Antlers at Once
Moose are the largest members of the deer family. If you have ever seen a male moose (called a bull),…
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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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10 Surprising Facts About Red Pandas That Will Melt Your Heart
Red pandas are some of the cutest animals out there! They are such adorable creatures with numerous interesting traits. For…
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This Invasive Insect Has Returned to 18 US States: Is Yours One?
The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) looks as cute as its name sounds. It has gorgeous polka-dot wings, with scarlet hind…
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How Basilisk Lizards Run on Water Like It’s Solid Ground
You will think your eyes are deceiving you when you watch this incredible footage of a lizard running across the…
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Discover the Largest Brazos Water Snake Ever Recorded
The Brazos water snake, Nerodia harteri, is endemic to a single location in the United States. It thrives in the Brazos…
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Tapirs Have Survived Since the Eocene Thanks to This Clever Trick
The tapir is an unusual animal with a long history. It’s hard to miss, thanks to its stocky body and…
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Uncovering the Secrets of Koalas: Facts You’ve Likely Never Heard
A remarkable discovery has been made in the Australian region of Newcastle, published in the journal of Biological Conservation. Through…
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Is This a Real-Life ‘Jaws’ Situation?
Jaws is still heralded today as one of the greatest creature feature horror movies ever made. Steven Spielberg struck gold…
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What Bull Shark Teeth Reveal About Their Powerful Bite and Diet
Bull sharks (Carcharhinus Leucas) are one of the ocean’s most fearsome creatures. Although some animals may prey on bull sharks,…
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Common Reasons Squirrels Love Invading Your Yard
Have you wondered why there seems to be a rather large amount of playful squirrels venturing onto your property? Are…
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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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These Are the Most Aggressive Animals Still on Earth Today
This video takes a look at the top 8 animals that are among the most aggressive towards humans. Aggression in…
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Grizzly Bear Momma Loses Cub in the Forest and Won’t Give Up Looking
Grizzly bear mothers are some of the best parents on Earth. They devote themselves entirely to their cubs from birth,…
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The Largest Great White Ever Recorded in the Atlantic Ocean Is Migrating to This Popular Vacation Destination
It’s summertime, and both people and sharks are headed to North Carolina to soak up the tropical sun. One great…
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This Once-Eradicated Larva is Staging a Comeback
Countless diseases and life-threatening pests have been eradicated worldwide. When what was once eradicated makes a comeback, though, there is…
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Is it Really Raining Sharks in Myrtle Beach?
You’ve probably heard the saying, “It’s raining cats and dogs,” but what about sharks? Recently in Myrtle Beach, the forecast…
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A 9-Year-Old Girl is the Latest Shark Attack Victim in Florida
A family vacation in Florida this week almost ended in tragedy after a girl was bitten by a shark. One…
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How Cormorants Swallow Huge Fish Without Choking
Have you ever been so hungry that you don’t even bother to chew? That kind of approach is an everyday…
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Only 1 in 100 Wild Rabbits Reaches Age Three. Here’s Why.
Rabbits, aka bunnies, are instantly recognizable little creatures that many of us have welcomed into our lives as pets. However,…
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The Ideal Horse Breeds If You Love Riding
One trait that sets horses apart from almost all other mammals on Earth is the fact that humans can tame…