Rebecca Nagy is a science writer from New Jersey and elephant enthusiast.
Does this uninterested lady spider give black widows a run for their money? Either way, this is clearly a bad first date. Everyone knows the story behind the black widow’s name. These spiders have been known to practice sexual cannibalism, in which the female sometimes kills and eats the male after mating. However, research does show […] More
Gannets are known to be some of the best hunters in nature, and diving from heights of more than 300 feet to catch their meals, it’s easy to see why. These large seabirds have adaptations perfect for their brand of hunting, referred to as plunge diving. Gannets diving Their specialized eyelids protect their eyes from […] More
We all know a few species of birds that are insane hunters, like harpy eagles. But does the secretary bird get the respect it deserves? But what makes them such lethal hunters? Their legs can kick in a force five times their body weight and can move their legs at 15 milliseconds on average. All […] More
As it turns out, you really don’t want to mess with a mother goose. Incredible footage of a goose attacking, and possibly drowning, a seagull was posted on Reddit recently and it has us wondering what prompted this ruthless attack. But as we see in many acts of heroism in the animal world, this was […] 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
Sorry, dogs. But this pelican is taking your spot as man’s best friend. Just watch these two! More
Their scrappy nature makes them able to live in virtually every habitat in Africa, including savannas, grasslands, woodlands, deserts and even 13,000 ft high in mountains… 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
The mother octopus stays with her eggs until they all hatch. This incredible video is a result of the final footage…. More
One of the secrets of the rainforest caught on camera! Due to their nocturnal and shy nature, relatively little is known about these fascinating creatures… More
It’s baby rhino vs. birds in this rare video where we get to spy on the everyday life of a newborn rhino…. More
In this video from Londolozi Game Reserve, we get a glimpse of a newborn wildebeest as it learns — or at least attempts to learn — this lifesaving skill.
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