The praying mantis is regarded as a fierce hunter in the insect world. Younger mantises often have to contend with bigger and badder bugs, such as jumping spiders and other mantises, but adults have far fewer predators. Generally, adult mantises only need to worry about birds — but in some cases, birds need to worry about […] More
We all know a few species of birds that are insane hunters, like harpy eagles. But does the secretary bird get the respect it deserves? But what makes them such lethal hunters? Their legs can kick in a force five times their body weight and can move their legs at 15 milliseconds on average. All […] More
The American alligator is one of the apex predators in the southeast United States, and as such, it is at the top of the food chain. Very few animals are not on the alligator’s menu. Not even hard-shelled turtles are safe from the alligator’s jaws. With a bite force of 9,452 newtons (2,125 lbf), the […] More
The fossil remains of the largest penguin species on the planet were unearthed in Antarctica. More
The opossum may not seem like much, but it has some tricks up its sleeve. More
Illegal wire snares contribute to wild animal extinctions on a large scale and serve as one of Africa’s most persistent conservation problems. Kariba, Zimbabwe is a small town situated on the edge of the Zambian border nearby the Kariba Dam. Its local community is fed by tourism provided by surrounding wildlife and animal preserves. Bushmeat poaching […] More
An amazing video reveals the showdown between a mother fox protecting her den and cubs from a hungry badger in Yellowstone National Park. 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
Meanwhile, in Alaska… A wolverine was spotted carrying a goat’s head on a bike path in Alaska. The rare footage was captured by Kelly Willett while on going on a mountain bike trail in Anchorage, Alaska. Watch: The wolverine is stocky, muscular and mean. Male wolverines can weigh up to 55 lbs. and reach a […] 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
Beach pollution is a real problem in Okinawa, Japan, but the blueberry hermit crabs living there are finding ways to thrive amidst — and inside — the trash. More
Nice save, Mom! Sorry, leopard… This amazing video shows what happens when a leopard messes with the wrong mom. At first, the situation looked bleak for the wildebeest calf, as the leopard made its attack. But the tables quickly turned… Unfortunately for the big cat, the mother Wildebeest would not let her offspring die without a fight. The fearless mom uses her […] More
