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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
In incredible footage captured in Sweden, a brown bear attacks an injured moose on the side of the road. It is unclear who or what hurt the moose beforehand. Caught on camera by Mats Karlsson on his way to work, he first saw something dark on the side of the road. As he got closer, […] More
Some rivers are more dangerous than others… In Africa, Nile crocodiles are extremely dangerous and are estimated to be responsible for 275 to 745 attacks per year, which is more than any other crocodile species combined. Yet, crocodiles are not the most dangerous animals in Africa; That title goes to the hippopotamus. Hippos are the most […] More
Before we had cameras, satellites, scuba gear, submarines, the internet, and a plethora of other modern amenities, sailors at sea worried about more than just seasickness and rogue waves. Throughout history, we have told tales of enormous sea monsters lurking in the deepest reaches of the ocean, and none are more captivating than the tentacled […] More
This caterpillar has a lightning-fast attack. Don’t blink – you just might miss it! Isolated from the rest of the world, Hawaii is home to a variety of animals not seen anywhere else. However, the most fascinating of these unique Hawaiian creatures are the carnivorous caterpillars. These caterpillars are larval stages of moths in the […] More
Coyotes and wolves are both pretty much the same, right? Wrong. While coyotes and wolves are both canines, they split paths on the evolutionary tree thousands of years ago, and they have diverged ever since. Coyotes are smaller, weaker, and more ancient and, as a result, are no match for the bigger, stronger, and more […] More
Another battle in the heart of the African wilderness… Watch what happens when mongoose meets mamba! In Africa, the black mamba is one of the most feared snakes, and it is generally considered the most aggressive and dangerous snake in the world. The black mamba’s venom can kill an adult human in 7-15 hours, and […] More
Native Florida species may stand a chance, after all. Biologists noticed some unexpected behavior on trail cam footage recently: A male bobcat was captured in images raiding and destroying an invasive Burmese python’s nest, then batting at the reptile when she returned to protect the brood. The event is believed to be the first ever […] More
An estimated 70 orcas recently worked together to take down and devour a 50-foot juvenile blue whale off the coast of western Australia — a feat that has only been recorded a handful of times. The attack took place in Bremer Canyon, a thriving ecosystem where orcas are frequently spotted in the summer months. Multiple […] More
Sharks are often seen as the top predators in the ocean, but these killer whales are reminding us why they’re a creature to be reckoned with. In a video captured by Slater Moore Photography and posted to Monteray Bay Whale Watch, offshore killer whales are seen feeding on what the company believed to be a sevengill shark. […] More
INCOMING! This acrobatic gibbon suddenly flew into the ultimate photo-bomb! Watch this acrobatic great ape to swing and propel itself through the air, nearly crashing through the glass enclosure in an attempt to jump onto the unsuspecting zoo-goer in Memphis, Tennessee. This video calls to a video of another great ape, a gorilla that smashed […] More
Thanks to Charles Darwin, the Galapagos Islands are famous for their isolation, their diversity of life, and their role in supporting the theory of evolution. On these islands, you will find giant tortoises, penguins, fifteen species of finches, and even marine iguanas. Yet, none of these animals are dangerous, apex predators. That distinction belongs to […] More
