The great white shark might be one of the most fearsome marine creatures, but even they are no match for orcas. Three great white carcasses were found washed up off the coast of Gansbaai in South Africa with their livers missing. Experts who examined the bodies say they were likely killed by local orcas, who […] More
Predators will start becoming even fiercer as global temperatures rise, says a study that looked at how warmer conditions could affect diversity and competition between species. According to a paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, warmer temperatures could cause ravenous animals to wipe out smaller prey, upsetting the delicate ecological balance of […] More
Lion researchers in Botswana have happened upon quite a spectacular group of lions. Five lionesses in the region have grown manes and are exhibiting very male-like behavior, such as mounting other females, marking territory, and roaring. While females do sometimes roar, these particular individuals are roaring on a regular basis which is something that the […] More
Scientists have identified three new species of bird-eating spiders native to South America. Exciting news if you love animals that eat things bigger than them! The new species belong to the genus Avicularia, a group of large, furry tree-dwelling tarantulas that feed on insects, bats, and birds and are capable of reaching 5 to 6 […] More
Image: Wikimedia Commons China recently launched a controversial orca breeding program, sparking criticism from activists who say keeping the animals in captivity is dangerous to their health. Chimelong Group, a leading amusement park operator in China, opened a new center earlier this year at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, located in the city of Zhuhai. Currently, there […] More
In 2016, World Animal Protection came out with a list of the 10 cruelest wildlife attractions. It came as a shock to those of us that weren’t aware of what was going on behind the scenes; after all, we visit wildlife attractions because we love animals so much. The problem is, it’s hard to tell […] More
This is not your average lake. Lake Hillier, a pink (salty!) lake on the coast of Western Australia, is still a bit of mystery to science. The reason for the unique coloring of the water is still not fully understood by experts, but most believe that the water gets its hue from the presence of a certain type […] More
A giant worm-like sea creature the size of a baseball bat was recently spotted by scientists for the first time, and you may wish you’d never seen it. Though their long, tusk-like shells had been first seen more than two centuries ago, scientists didn’t know what lived inside of them — until now. It turns […] More
At first glance, this tiny, colorful fish may look harmless, but its sharp fangs can deliver an intoxicating dose of heroin-like venom that leaves potential predators powerless. Sporting a pair of long canine teeth that protrude from their lower jaws, fang blennies are common near coral reefs in the Pacific and Indian oceans. But one […] More
When you think of T. Rex, you probably imagine the terrifying, blood-thirsty predator from “Jurassic Park”. But it turns out there may be more to these famous dinosaurs than their massive size and blade-like teeth — they were actually sensitive lovers who liked to snuggle (kind of). According to new research published in Scientific Reports, tyrannosaur […] More
Go find your own food! This jackal had been preparing to tuck into a fresh kill when another fierce predator showed up: a hungry tawny eagle hell-bent on stealing its lunch. German photographer Ingo Gerlach managed to capture the standoff in Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, as the eagle repeatedly dive-bombed the jackal, but always […] More
No, that’s not a giant layer of bubble wrap on the beach. You’re looking at thousands of blue blubber jellyfish that washed ashore in Australia. Facebook user Charlotte Lawson captured photos of the striking scene, which took place at Deception Bay Beach in Queensland, Australia. Blubber jellies range in color from brown to white, but […] More
