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
According to a recent report, there are only 10 vaquita porpoises left on the entire planet. You may have never heard of this rare species. Vaquitas are the smallest and most endangered cetaceans (whales and dolphins) in existence. These tiny porpoises live only in one small area of the Gulf of California (highlighted in red […] More
The elephant broke the sprinkler again. “Faa Sai,” a rescued female elephant at the Elephant Nature Park (ENP) in Chang Mai, Thailand, is having the best day ever. Apparently not the first time this has happened, elephants at the park find it humorous and entertaining to break the sprinklers around the premises. This is the second […] More
We know what you’re thinking. This is clearly a venomous snake about to lunge at its unsuspecting prey, right? Nope. This gentle soul is actually a caterpillar performing one of the most impressive acts of mimicry on the planet. Known by the scientific community as Hemeroplanes triptolemus, this creative creature is merely the larval (juvenile) […] More
Juniper the fox is what the teens might call “Instagram famous”. Most days she does what any other famous person, or fox, might do. Like pose for serious photos. #nofilter "To you I am nothing more than a fox like a hundred thousand other foxes. But if you tame me, then we shall need each […] More
Caracals are incredible creatures, but most people don’t know much about them. These cats sport unique black tufts on their ears that sets them apart from all other felines. What really makes this species fascinating, though, is their extraordinary hunting ability. In this video from the Smithsonian Channel, a flock of social weavers serve as […] More
Chimpanzees are a lot like us! Previously, we wrote a story that stated chimpanzees are the world’s most underrated dangerous animal. However, that article does not do chimpanzees justice. Like humans, no two chimpanzees are alike, and while all chimpanzees are capable of extreme violence (as are humans) and should be respected, few of them […] More
This is just another reminder that mother nature is fierce and sometimes the predator becomes the prey. In general, hawks eat a wide variety of food, including snakes, lizards, fish, mice, rabbits, squirrels and other small birds. But it is questionable whether or not this hawk will want to try to hunt down another snake again. […] More
The Dumbo Octopus is the deepest-dwelling of all octopus species. They hover just above the seafloor at extreme depths mostly throughout the Pacific and in this case, the Caribbean. This octopus, also known as Grimpoteuthis, gained the nickname “Dumbo” because of its ear-like fins that flap and allow the octopus to maneuver. These amazing octopods […] More
