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  • Athletic Lioness Snatches Antelope in Mid-Air

    In the Shamwari Game Reserve located 47 miles outside Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa, a pair of hungry lionesses demonstrate why lions are among the world’s most feared predators. Lionesses hunting antelope work together to efficiently capture their quick-moving prize. One lioness scares an antelope down a hill and the other catches the animal […] More

  • Meet the Seahawk (Also Known as the Osprey)

    Ospreys, also known as seahawks, or fish eagles, are birds of prey that are present on every continent, except Antarctica. They primarily inhabit coastal regions, and unlike most raptors, fish make up 99% of their diets. They are strictly monogamous birds, so when they mate, they generally mate for life. Thus, both the male and […] More

  • Behold Omura’s Whale: One of the World’s Rarest Whales

    A team of researchers in Madagascar have filmed the rare and elusive Omura’s whale (also known as the dwarf fin whale). This is the first time footage of the whale has been captured. Led by Salvatore Cerchio of the New England Aquarium and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the researchers positively identified the whale, which made […] More

  • Huge Spider Rescues Frog from Web

    When a small, helpless frog leaps into the web of a huge, hungry orb-weaver spider, you’d expect the frog to be lunch. After all, spiders don’t just eat insects, they will eat anything that they can catch in their webs, from snakes to birds. For the frog, there is seemingly no hope. But the frog […] More

  • Unexpected Getaway: How Sea Anemones Escape Starfish

    When you think of sea anemones, what first pops into your mind? Perhaps, you might think about clownfish, which are famous for making their homes among sea anemones’ deadly, stinging tentacles. But, in addition to acting as homes for clownfish, sea anemones are often considered sedentary creatures that spend their entire lives rooted in the […] More

  • Howling Meat-Eating Mouse Hunts Scorpions, Snakes and Centipedes

    On a cold, quiet night, a fierce, hairy beast roams the Sonora Desert. Its teeth are sharp and deadly, and its eyes are as dark as the night itself. Rearing up on its hind legs, the creature howls at the full moon, shattering the silence as it defends its territory. But what is this fearsome […] More

  • Bald Eagle Trolls Grizzly Bear

    North America is home to two great animals: grizzly bears and bald eagles. Grizzlies are among the most feared animals in the North American wilderness. They have sharp teeth and knife-like claws that can rip off a person’s face, and they are extremely defensive of their cubs. Add to this an impressive running speed of […] More

  • Alligator Snapping Turtle Bites Through Pineapple

    The alligator snapping turtle is one of the heaviest turtles in the world, and it looks like a remnant of the Mesozoic Era. Named for its resemblance to alligators, this turtle is not your average pond dweller. Like other snapping turtles, it has jaws that can crunch through fish, fruit, broom handles, and even, bone. […] More

  • World’s Most Disgusting Animal? Behold the Horsehair Worm

    Horsehair worms, often perceived as among the most unsettling creatures in the natural world, have a way of challenging even the strongest of stomachs. Yet, there’s an undeniable intrigue to them. Why do they evoke such a strong reaction? The answer lies in their larval stage, during which they inhabit the bodies of insects and […] More

  • WATCH: Territorial Rhino Smashes Into Vehicle Filled with Terrified Tourists

    Rhinoceroses are archetypal African animals, and they are renowned for their size and aggression. Generally, they are indifferent to other creatures around them, but when you invade their personal space, you’d better watch out! Few animals are deadlier than an angry rhino. In fact, rhinos have been known to flip smaller animals, such as warthogs, […] More

  • Flying Snakes: These Snakes Glide Through the Air

    If pigs could fly, we’d have a lot more bacon lying around, but if snakes could fly, we’d have a lot more fallout shelters everywhere. But here’s the thing: in real life, pigs can’t fly, but snakes CAN. Yes, snakes can fly. Well, glide actually, since they aren’t capable of flying like birds. But, still, […] More

  • This Is the Deadliest Frog in the World

    This is the golden poison frog. Setting aside the name, it seems harmless enough, right? Just look at those adorable, beady little eyes. It’s just like a slimy gerbil! Well, don’t get your hopes up. This tiny creature would NOT make a good pet. If poison dart frogs aren’t already dangerous enough, the golden poison […] More

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