More stories

  • These Snails Kill Over 200,000 People Each Year

    Freshwater snails cause more than 200,000 deaths on an annual basis — more than any predatory mammal.  Freshwater snails are found in a wide variety of habitats, ranging from small pools to large lakes. These gastropod mollusks feed on algae, detritus, and suspended matter found in the water. They are parasitic animals responsible for the transmission of schistosomiasis, which has […] More

  • Meerkats Are Homicidal Maniacs, Kill Each Other More Than Humans Do

    Humans don’t exactly have the most sterling reputation when it comes to how well we treat members of our own species. Any discussion about our propensity for violence is bound to involve the common, self-directed lambasting that among animals, humans are homicidal to a unique degree. But scientists have actually managed to quantify relative tendencies […] More

  • Jaguar and Giant Anteater Standoff Ends With a Twist

    A surprising scene unfolded on a cattle ranch in Brazil between a jaguar and an anteater. A photographer was capturing some shots of a giant anteater as it was taking a drink when a large male jaguar approached from behind. He looked like he was ready to pounce, but instead he just sat and watched […] More

  • Wolverine Frogs Have “Hair” and Retractable Claws

    These fascinating frogs are peculiar — but absolutely real.  Hairy frogs (Trichobatrachus robustus), also known as wolverine frogs or “horror frogs”, are unique amphibians native to Central Africa. As their name suggests, the male frogs are quite “hairy”, although the “hairs” are not actually hairs — they’re dermal papillae, which are physical extensions of the skin that […] More

  • Meet the Coywolf, the Coyote/Wolf Hybrid That’s Taking Over North America

    What happens when you combine a coyote with a wolf? Well, you get a coywolf, of course! Half coyote and half wolf, this canid has the overall appearance and adaptive nature of a coyote and the size and pack mentality of a wolf. While “coywolf” may sound like some ridiculous, fictional creature, coywolfs are actually […] More

  • Bear Rescues Drowning Bird [VIDEO]

    Zoo visitors captured a bear saving a bird from drowning on video! A crow fell into a moat in this brown bear’s exhibit at the Budapest Zoo. The bear, named Vali, was eating a lunch of fruit and vegetables when she noticed the crow struggling in the water. Onlookers assumed that she would probably kill […] More

  • Gorilla Effortlessly Drags Woman Through Jungle

    Gorillas don’t always take kindly to trespassers in their territory. Lions have traditionally been dubbed “king of the jungle”, yet they don’t actually live in jungles. Gorillas do. And they have no problem asserting their authority. In a previous article, we demonstrated why you shouldn’t beat your chest in front of a gorilla, especially a […] More

  • This Frog Changes Colors to Impress Females

    The Indian bullfrog may not look like much until it’s time to impress the ladies. When this frog is ready to mate, he changes color from a dull olive green (below) to a brilliant shade of yellow. As if that weren’t fancy enough, his vocal sacs turn bright blue to perfectly contrast his new skin […] More

  • Hybrid “Super Snakes” Roam Florida Everglades

    Florida’s battle against invasive species may have just gotten a lot tougher, as a new type hybrid snake was recently found lurking in the Everglades. A recent US Geological Survey (USGS) study on the genetics of invasive pythons has revealed that a number of the snakes in the Everglades are actually a hybrid between two species […] More

  • Humpback Whales Protect Other Species From Orca Attacks

    It’s official: humpback whales are the superheroes of the sea. Scientists have recorded 115 separate cases of humpback whales intervening in orca hunts to save various marine animals. Robert Pitman from the US National Marine Fisheries Service wrote in one published paper, “Anecdotes have been passed down for centuries about dolphins at sea coming to the […] More

  • Asia’s Rare River Titans: These Giant Freshwater Fish Are Disappearing

    Asia is a continent of extremes. It’s home to Earth’s highest mountain range (the Himalayas) and one of the largest expanses of forest on the planet (Eastern Siberia’s vast taiga.) Plus, half of the world’s ten longest rivers are in Asia, including colossal waterways like the Yangtze, the Yellow, and Amur Rivers. These huge river systems […] More

Load More
Congratulations. You've reached the end of the internet.