Mumbai is home to Sanjay Gandhi National Park, the largest park within city limits anywhere in the world. Within its 40 square acres, there are two lakes, a big deer population, 20 lions and four tigers (in confined areas), and an estimated 35 free-roaming leopards. Every year, those leopards eat about 1,500 dogs, and in 2017 […] More
Scientists in Australia may have discovered a secret weapon in the battle against antibiotic-resistant superbugs, and it comes from a pretty unlikely place. Then again, everything about the platypus is unlikely: it has a duck’s bill and a beaver’s tail. It’s venomous, it lays eggs, and it produces milk to feed its young. The platypus […] More
Sudan, the last male northern white rhino — and perhaps the most famous rhino in the world — died on Monday, leaving his subspecies one step closer to extinction. He was 45 years old and had been suffering from age-related health issues and infections that left him unable to stand, causing his keepers to make the […] More
Bonobos: they’re just like us. Researchers studying the sex habits of bonobos say sexual activity plays a crucial role in the social society of the primates. Bonobo society is a bit more peaceful than that of their cousins, the chimpanzee, but, like in any group that lives closely together, conflicts do arise. When it does, […] More
Scientists have long known that crows are exceedingly intelligent animals, but new evidence shows they may be getting smarter and evolving right before our eyes. Researchers at University of St. Andrews and University in Edinburgh in the UK tested a group of New Caledonian crows on their ability to make and use tools to acquire […] More
Sharks are the ocean’s ultimate predators. Encountering one of these great beasts is terrifying as well as awe-inspiring. We have collected some of the most unbelievable videos of moments sharks and humans have crossed paths from across the globe and put them all in one place! You’re welcome. 13. Great White Breaches Cage Prepare to […] More
Despite the fact that most of the earth’s surface (71%) is covered by water, what lies beneath is still largely a mystery. Humans have explored less than 5% of the world’s oceans, which hold nearly all of the water on our planet. Yet even with our limited underwater expeditions, we have already discovered some amazing […] More
Few creatures on Earth inspire wonder the way a Komodo dragon does. The largest lizards in the world, they can be ten feet long, and their fierce appearance and hunting skills are awe-inspiring, to say the least. They look a bit like a dragon or even a mini-dinosaur, but their looks are not the strangest thing […] 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
There are a lot of species in the animal kingdom that could pass for twins. While it’s not always a big deal to know which is which, in this first case, knowing could save your life! Check out our favorite and most shocking animal look-alikes on the next page… [nextpage title=””] Coral Snake vs. Scarlet […] More
For millennia, humans have been comparing themselves to wolves. It’s not a big stretch; the way wolves behave in their packs isn’t too different from the way human social structures work in tribes and families. But there’s one comparison we’ve been getting wrong. The “alpha-male” stereotype conjures up aggression and strong, loud leadership. It’s someone […] More
These creatures may be living on borrowed time: they’re some of the rarest animals on earth. It may not be long before these species are just a memory. How many have you ever heard of? Sumatran Rhinoceros The smallest living rhino has more in common with extinct wooly rhinoceroses than our modern rhino species. Poached […] More
