In Africa, Nile crocodiles are highly dangerous and estimated to be responsible for 275 to 745 attacks per year — more than any other crocodile species combined. Yet, crocodiles are not the most dangerous animals in Africa. That title goes to the hippopotamus. Hippos are the most aggressive and dangerous animals in Africa, and unlike […] More
A resident of Lakeland, Florida spotted an awe-inspiring sight: A 12-foot alligator eating another of its kind. Alex Figuero was walking along a trail on the Circle B Bar reserve, a protected area spanning 1,200 acres, when he and several others noticed a large gator chomping down on a smaller, less fortunate one. Luckily, he […] More
At first glance, this leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) might seem like it’s having the time of its life—mouth wide open in what looks like a hearty laugh. But don’t be fooled by its seemingly comedic expression. With jaws lined with sharp teeth and a body built for stealth, this Antarctic apex predator is one of […] More
Check out these photos of these adorable wild baby gorillas. The endangered gorillas can be seen getting piggyback rides from their mothers in these cute snaps. A young gorilla can also be seen, so young it is yet to get its distinctive black hair. Photographer Remi Vacher witnessed these moments in The Bwindi National Park, […] More
Amazing footage shows an extremely polite wild silverback gorilla waiting for a woman to step aside before going about his business. In all seriousness, this is incredible footage. View post on imgur.com Gorillas are striking, awe-inspiring animals; and, believe it or not, we share nearly 96 percent of our DNA with them. Highly intelligent, these […] More
In Japan, there is a common legend called the Kappa, a child-killing river monster. The Kappa has been a part of Japanese folklore for hundreds of years and is seen as a mischievous trickster. Legends of the Kappa are told as a precautionary tale to keep children away from lakes and rivers, but it is […] More
This breathtaking encounter between three male lions and a territorial hippo was caught on camera in in Chobe National Park… More
Bottlenose dolphins were caught on camera using a jellyfish as a football in a playful display. More
These terrifying arachnids, commonly known as camel spiders, use powerful scissoring jaws to slowly devastate their prey. Although they are often referred to “camel spiders” or “sun spiders,” they aren’t spiders at all. These creatures are solifuges — arachnids that are much more closely related to scorpions. Like their namesake, the camel, they are desert-dwelling […] More
A giant snake is expanding its range in America… and no other predators can stop it. For years, the Burmese python has been wreaking havoc on the Everglades ecosystem… and the worst may be yet to come. Burmese pythons are not native to the United States, but they are dominating the ecosystem in a major […] More
