Teddy Fotiou

Teddy Fotiou is a writer, a photographer, and a naturalist. He loves everything wild, especially the dangerous kind. If he's not scuba diving with sharks and barracuda, he's probably hiking along nature trails, looking for venomous snakes, alligators, and bears.

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  • This Leopard Surprises Impala in Clever Attack from Above

    Lions and hyenas get all the attention in Africa. Sure, they’re major predators, but they’re not the only hunters out there. High up in the trees, leopards lounge in the shade and gaze across the bustling savanna. Leopards are one of the five “big cats”, which also include lions, tigers, jaguars, and snow leopards. Their […] More

  • Flying Foxes vs. Freshwater Crocodiles [VIDEO]

    This is one of the most shocking wildlife stand-offs ever filmed — Australian Flying Foxes test their luck as they dip into a river filled with hungry crocodiles! Australia is a land of extremes, especially in the country’s northern tropics. In that part of the Land Down Under, winter brings drought and bush fires, and summer brings […] More

  • This Predatory Fish Is Equipped With a Saw on Its Face

    With a name like “sawfish”, you might expect one of these bizarre sea creatures to saw through a block of wood. Instead, these fascinating fish are far more metal. Using their deadly snouts, they slice through other fish. Have a look here: More

  • Venomous Snake Uses Spider-Shaped Tail to Lure Prey

    This snake with a spider-shaped tail is one of nature’s strangest creatures. The spider-tailed horned viper (Pseudocerastes urarachnoides) is endemic to western Iran and was only recently rediscovered in 2006. While its head resembles other species of its kind, its tail serves as a remarkable attribute, boasting a bulb-like end with a drape of scales […] More

  • WATCH: Real Life Race Between Tortoise and Hare

    In the competition of the century, a lowly tortoise challenges a rabbit (not a hare) to a race. Like the fable, the race seems unfairly lopsided, and the deck appears stacked against the lumbering tortoise. But, just like in the fable, there’s a twist… More

  • This Is the King Cheetah

    Behold the King Cheetah. Cheetahs are well-known as the fastest land animal on Earth, and they are also well-known for their beautiful yellow fur and black spots. But have you ever seen a cheetah that looks like this? More

  • WATCH: Cobras Drinking Water

    Like most animals, snakes need water to survive. Even deadly, venomous ones. But do snakes actually need to drink water like other animal? For many species, yes, they do, but it can be a bit complicated. Check out this cobra drinking a glass of water. It looks more like a weird, scaly cat than a […] More

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