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Orcas are well-known hunters that rule the ocean as untouchable apex predators. Hunting in groups called “pods” to take down prey, they’ve often been called the “wolves of the sea.” From sea lions to sharks, there are few animals these ingenious hunters can’t nab when they work together. Even on land, potential prey aren’t entirely safe. […] More
Meet the Japanese giant hornet: massive, extremely aggressive, and a honey bee’s worst nightmare. A single giant hornet can kill 40 European honey bees in one minute, and a group of 30 could wipe out an entire hive of 30,000 European honey bees in little more than three hours. Growing up to 2 inches in length, with […] More
If you’ve ever watched Looney Tunes, you’re probably familiar with the epic battle between Wile E. Coyote and the Roadrunner, wherein the clever Roadrunner foils Wile E. Coyote’s plans in every episode. But roadrunners, which are native to the southwest United States and Mexico, contend with more than just coyotes, and they don’t always win. […] More
Watch how the puff adder attacks by presenting the snake a water balloon on at the end of a pair of snake tongs. As you will see, the snake focuses on the balloon right before it strikes… More
Polar bears are rather unique among bears. Not only do they inhabit the hostile, frigid ice floes in the North Pole, but they are also adept swimmers. In the cold, arctic seas, they can swim 6 mph (10 km/hr), and in one case, a female polar bear swam continuously for 9 days in the Bering Sea, […] More
Most of us know that hippos are not the cuddly creatures they’re made out to be in movies and TV shows. Credited as the deadliest large land animal, they’re known to be extremely aggressive and unpredictable. Weighing in at more than 6000 pounds, at least 500 deaths are attributed to hippos each year in Africa […] More
We shouldn’t have to tell you not to mock a gorilla. This video shows why… More
An amazing video reveals the showdown between a mother fox protecting her den and cubs from a hungry badger in Yellowstone National Park. More
Intense footage captures the moment a young female tiger attacked a wild boar at Jim Corbett National Park, India. The boar narrowly escapes. More
A face off between a mongoose and cobra is an age old battle. In this video from the Smithsonian Channel, we get a glimpse into what it takes to be the victor. More
Did you know that the mantis shrimp has the world’s fastest punch? Watch what happens when a mantis shrimp decides it wants to eat a crab: More
As a hungry golden eagle guards its prey, a bobcat lingers in the background. The bobcat knows that in order to steal the eagle’s prey, it’s going to have to take the bird out first. In an impressive move, the eagle barely escapes as the bobcat makes an impressive leap into the air to grab it. […] More
