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Watch a Newborn Wildebeest Take Its First Steps

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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This Shrimp Punches With the Force of a Bullet

Did you know that the mantis shrimp has the world’s fastest punch? Watch what happens when a mantis shrimp decides it wants to eat a crab: More
Bobcat Attacks Eagle and Steals Its Prey

As a hungry golden eagle guards its prey, a bobcat lingers in the background. The bobcat knows that in order to steal the eagle’s prey, it’s going to have to take the bird out first. In an impressive move, the eagle barely escapes as the bobcat makes an impressive leap into the air to grab it. […] More
Blind 10-Foot Bird Was the Largest That Ever Lived

Called elephant birds, the now extinct flightless feathered creatures stood more than 10 feet tall, with one species weighing just over 1,700 pounds, making them the largest birds known to science. More
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
Huge Shark Surprises Diver Filming Blue Marlin

Shark surprise! Everything is going well until a massive mako shark shoots up from the depths… More
Leopard Walks Through Restaurant in South Africa

This incredible video captures the intense moment a leopard entered a lodge’s restaurant, and walked amongst the guests in pursuit of a large antelope it had been stalking. 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