Talk about a martyr! A species of Malaysian ant known as Camponotus saundersi can actually commit suicide to fend off attackers and defend their colony. The tiny exploding ants belong to a genus of carpenter ants typically found in Malaysia and Brunei. Their colonies are often under threat from weaver ants seeking to take over […] More
Arachnophobics may want to stop reading here. With their sometimes large size and fierce hunting skills, huntsman spiders would terrify anyone at first glance. Instead of weaving webs like most spiders, huntsman spiders actively hunt down their prey, which typically include insects and small invertebrates. They can move very quickly — up to 3 feet […] More
A homeowner in Colorado is going to have a bear of a time dealing with his car insurance company. This summer, sheriff’s deputies in Golden, Colo. responded to a man’s home, where a black bear had broken into a Subaru and gotten trapped inside. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies filmed the encounter, which they then […] More
Meet the chimaeras, or “ghost sharks” as they’re sometimes called because of their spooky appearance. These unique and unusual creatures are rarely caught on film — but we’ve gotten a hold of some footage which you find at the bottom of the article! Despite the name, they aren’t actually sharks. They are cousins and have […] More
Mutations are absolutely necessary for the evolution of species; however, some significant mutations can end up being detrimental to the existence of an individual. Here, we share some of the most shocking mutations observed in animals: Two-headed cow This unique calf was born on a family farm in Florida in 2015. Named “Annabel,” she had […] More
An environmentally dangerous and harmful method for capturing rattlesnakes remains legal in Texas, after lawmakers nixed a proposed ban. Rattlesnake hunters often capture snakes by pumping or spraying gasoline into the dens to force the creatures out. But despite warnings from the Texas Park and Wildlife Department that the gasoline can harm other animals and […] More
Photo: Paul Marek/Virginia Tech Biologists in California headed into the darkness on a hunt for undiscovered species, and they weren’t disappointed. Deep in the caves of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, they found more than 30 new types of invertebrates, including one very interesting little creature. Illacme tobini, a millipede with an incredible 414 […] More
Whale vomit (also known as ambergris) Three men hit the jackpot when they found 176 pounds of floating whale vomit worth an estimated $2.8 million. The fishermen were reported to have discovered one giant chunk off the coast of Qurayat in the northeastern part of Oman. One of the men said in the report, “We used a […] More
There’s an underwater river flowing under the ocean in Mexico, and you’ve got to see it to believe it. Located just 15 minutes away from Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula, this submerged natural wonder will blow your mind. Approximately 180 feet below the ocean surface, this freshwater river is separated from the saltwater above by […] More
A zebra shark that hadn’t been in contact with males for years gave birth to three healthy pups. Aquarists at The Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquarium in Townsville, Australia reported that the captive zebra shark laid 41 eggs, 3 of which hatched. Named “Leonie” and in her twenties, she’s now one of the main attractions at […] More
A small population of tiny orange crocodiles lives inside rainforest caves in Gabon. Known as dwarf crocodiles (Osteolaemus tetraspis), this African species reach only an average of 4.9 feet in length and weigh between 40 and 70 pounds. Due to their small size, the majority of their protection comes from a heavily armored neck, back, and […] More
Mike MacMillon was on his way to a meeting with the mayor when he noticed a skunk running around his street with a coke can stuck on his head. Realizing he was in his best suit and the smell of skunk might not be great for his upcoming meeting, Mike was understandably a bit hesitant to […] More
