Crocodiles are not to be messed with, and in case you forgot, here’s a video of a huge saltwater crocodile dragging a cow down a river in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Justin Lorrimer, a Queensland resident was out fishing when he witnessed the croc hauling the cow from the river bank and quickly […] More
The fearsome alligator snapping turtle is a uniquely-adapted hunter best known for its powerful jaws and quick bite. They are endemic to the Southeastern region of the United States, where they muck around the muddy bottoms of rivers, lakes, and canals. Though they are named for alligators because of their ridged shells, these prehistoric-looking creatures […] 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
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
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
Massive, slow-moving and ancient. Meet the incredibly rare Chinese giant salamander, which can outgrow the average human. Capable of reaching up to 6 feet from head to tail and weighing more than 110 pounds, Chinese giant salamanders are the largest living amphibians in the world. However, the average individual measures just under 4 feet and […] 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
The Congo River in Africa is home to some of the largest and most extreme rapids in the world, and scientists say the turbulence is so powerful that it’s forced entirely new fish species to form. According to research published in the journal Molecular Ecology, the rapids essentially cut off populations of fish from each […] More
Meet the lionfish: the attractive, but deadly predator that’s terrorizing oceans and decimating ecosystems. Native to the Indian and Pacific oceans, lionfish have now made themselves at home throughout the Atlantic, from the eastern United States to the Caribbean, and more recently the Mediterranean Sea. They’ve proven remarkably persistent, multiplying in droves and wiping out […] More
Are animal lives more important than human ones? One park in India seems to think so. Officials at the Kaziranga National Park in India have been accused of torturing and killing poachers and local villagers in an effort to protect the country’s vulnerable rhinoceros population, according to a report by the BBC. The report, which […] More
