Image: Eric Kilby A jaguar that was used as a prop in an Olympic torch relay event in Brazil was killed after escaping. The jaguar, named Juma, escaped from her handlers following the ceremony. Soldiers and veterinarians attempted to recapture the big cat, but were unsuccessful; Despite being sedated with a tranquilizer dart, she still managed to […] More
Ever wondered why narwhals have that long, unicorn-like tusk? If you’re not familiar with the species, narwhals are medium-sized whales that live year-round in the Arctic. What makes them unique is their prominent pointy tusk. The massive single tusk is actually a hollow canine tooth that projects through the left side of the upper jaw. It […] More
According to a recent report, there are only 10 vaquita porpoises left on the entire planet. You may have never heard of this rare species. Vaquitas are the smallest and most endangered cetaceans (whales and dolphins) in existence. These tiny porpoises live only in one small area of the Gulf of California (highlighted in red […] More
We’ve found something you should probably add to your bucket list: seeing glowworms in New Zealand. The limestone Waitomo caves on the North Island of New Zealand hold the only known species of one of the most amazing insects in existence. Only about the size of a mosquito, luminous glowworms turn the caves into what looks like […] More
The elephant broke the sprinkler again. “Faa Sai,” a rescued female elephant at the Elephant Nature Park (ENP) in Chang Mai, Thailand, is having the best day ever. Apparently not the first time this has happened, elephants at the park find it humorous and entertaining to break the sprinklers around the premises. This is the second […] More
Can you guess what kind of sea creature creates these unique underwater “crop circles”? No, it’s not an alien. It’s a pufferfish. These bizarre crop circles were discovered by divers in the 1990’s off the coast of Japan. At that time, nobody knew what they were or understood where they came from. It took nearly a […] More
We compiled a few of our favorite close-up photos of different bugs to show you the secret world that exists on a tiny scale. These amazing photos will forever change how you see small creatures… Green orchid bee This metallic-colored bee is native to Central America, but was recently introduced into Florida. Only the females […] More
Fish cocaine and chips, anyone? Recently published research revealed that juvenile salmon caught in Puget Sound contained more than 80 different drugs including cocaine, valium, oxycontin, zoloft, prozac, and metformin (treatment for type-2 diabetes). In addition, compounds found in detergents, paints, pesticides, personal care products, and plastics were reported. Puget Sound water is not as pristine as it […] More
Nature continues to amaze us. It appears to be straight out of a Disney movie: The Julia butterfly, a beautiful creature of the Amazon, was photographed drinking turtle tears. It sounds a bit fantastical, but this is evolution at its finest, folks. These butterflies, along with many other species, seek out the tears of various animals (including […] More
A deformed bottlenose dolphin was taken in as part of a family of sperm whales, and the rare alliance was caught on video! Researchers spent eight days observing the group off the coast of Lisbon, Portugal. Such an interaction had never been witnessed before. The adult male bottlenose dolphin has a severe spinal deformity, which […] More
Image: Valerie This unique bear has an unusually long tongue that is uses to feed on honey and insects. The tongue, measuring an average of 8-9 inches, is especially impressive when we consider that the average human tongue is less than half that length (averaging around 3.8 inches) and the World Record for the longest dog […] More
If you think rats were merely mindless pests, you might want to reconsider. According to a study, rats feel empathy and will go out of their way to get others out of a bad situation. The report published in Animal Cognition demonstrated that when rats saw their cagemates in a dire situation, in this case an unsafe area with water, […] More
