Wild animals are getting sicker and humans are to blame. The World Organization for Animal Health has long been studying the human-animal health connection, publicly sparked in 2011 by a Global Conference on Wildlife held in collaboration with the World Health Organization. The relationship between increasing human activity and wildlife disease is inevitable, drastically affecting […] More
Have you seen all of these? We’ve compiled some the most amazing wildlife rescues of all time, including a lioness that had been mauled by a buffalo, a sea turtle with a straw stuck up its nose, and an elephant calf that had been speared in the head by poachers. Some of these animals would […] More
When the first humans walked the earth, they weren’t at the top of the food chain. That distinction belonged to the Big Cats; giant felines that roamed the entire world, taking down big prey. They didn’t make it through the Ice Age, but their modern cousins are living proof of the staying power of these […] More
We’ve located the top 10 encounters with these awe-inspiring beasts from across the globe and put them all in one place! We’ll start with the biggest great white ever recorded (start slideshow to watch!): [nextpage title=”The Biggest Shark Ever Filmed”] Meet “Deep Blue,” estimated to be the biggest shark ever filmed. This 50-year-old very pregnant shark […] More
This cage diver expected a thrill, but not quite to this extent. The video (now with over 26 million views) shows a great white shark swimming through a supposedly impenetrable cage and out the top during a routine cage dive in Mexico. The video was captured by a father who generally videotapes his children’s antics for […] More
This is one tenacious dolphin. Despite the fact that dolphin digestive and respiratory tracts are not connected, this dolphin, identified as a Hector’s dolphin, has somehow found a way to move its larynx so it can breathe in this way. Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) explained on their website, “Dolphins do not breathe through their […] More
This unbelievable lake has been home to an underwater forest for over a century. How did it get there? This area didn’t use to be a lake at all, but a thriving spruce forest in the mountains of Kazahkstan. A tremendous earthquake in 1911 triggered a landslide that blocked the gorge, creating a natural dam. Eventually, rainwater […] More
You probably already know plastics are a problem, but do you know what exactly is happening with them once they leave your house? Here are the three ways our plastics are harming wildlife: 1. Toxic microbeads are polluting our waterways, our wildlife, and us! Microbeads are tiny balls of polyethylene plastic (less than 5mm) added to […] More
Who knew that the entrance to hell was in Turkmenistan? Known as the “Door to Hell”, this natural gas field in Derweze, Turkmenistan has been burning for over four decades. This surreal spot is located roughly 160 miles from Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan. It was originally discovered by Soviet Engineers seeking oil in 1971. Thinking it was an […] More
Humans have led to the extinction of countless animals. We’ve eliminated their natural food sources, taken over their only habitat, and poached them for body parts. It’s a sad reality and it continues to this very day. Here are five irreplaceable species that we’ve driven to extinction in the last 20 years alone: Pyrenean ibex: […] More
Can you spot the pygmy seahorse? Image: Bernard Dupont Animals that are low on the food chain, or those that hunt by sneaking up on their prey for a surprise attack, have got to find a way to blend in. These animals do so by displaying some of the most insane camouflage coloring on the planet. Can you […] More
These shells may look pretty, but you definitely don’t want to pick one up. Carnivorous cone snails are slow-moving creatures, so they’ve evolved a highly toxic venomous sting that paralyzes its prey instantly. Otherwise, the prey would swim away to die (and no one would benefit). The venom is delivered through a harpoon-like “tooth” that is […] More
