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
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
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
Shark surprise! Everything is going well until a massive mako shark shoots up from the depths… More
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
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
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
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
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
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
This amazing footage shows an octopus engaging in a remarkably human-like walk… More
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
