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
Arachnophobics may want to stop reading here. With their sometimes large size and fierce hunting skills, huntsman spiders would terrify anyone at first glance. Instead of weaving webs like most spiders, huntsman spiders actively hunt down their prey, which typically include insects and small invertebrates. They can move very quickly — up to 3 feet […] 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
Killer whales have an extremely diverse diet — one that has evolved even to include birds. Killer whales may not be dangerous to humans (except during some rare instances in captivity), but they are dangerous to everything else in the ocean. Orcas are the largest members of the dolphin family and can be found across a […] More
Orcas are known for their love of acrobatics. Sometimes, they’ll even toss their food around. This spectacular footage shows a colossal killer whale using its tail to launch a seal skyward. This particular act was filmed by whale-watchers on Eagle Wing Tours off the coast of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. University of London scientist Rudiger […] More
This bonobo named “Kanzi” can start a fire and cook food on his own. Kanzi is a thirty-five year old bonobo (a cousin to the common chimpanzee). He was born in captivity and is currently a resident at the Ape Cognition and Conservation Initiative in Des Moines, Iowa. The center is focused on research and conservation […] More
Sea snakes are unbelievably venomous. Some of the most venomous snakes are swimmers, although they actually rarely bite humans due to their docile nature. This knowledge goes out the window when you glimpse one: having seen one myself whilst scuba diving in Thailand, the sight of it swimming around was enough to get the adrenaline pumping […] More
