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  • This Is the King Cheetah

    Behold the King Cheetah. Cheetahs are well-known as the fastest land animal on Earth, and they are also well-known for their beautiful yellow fur and black spots. But have you ever seen a cheetah that looks like this? More

  • WATCH: Cobras Drinking Water

    Like most animals, snakes need water to survive. Even deadly, venomous ones. But do snakes actually need to drink water like other animal? For many species, yes, they do, but it can be a bit complicated. Check out this cobra drinking a glass of water. It looks more like a weird, scaly cat than a […] More

  • Animals React to Their Reflections in a Mirror

    What happens when you set up a giant mirror in the middle of a forest and film animals’ reactions? Well, in the west African country of Gabon, French photographer Xavier Hubert-Brierre set up a mirror in several different locations and captured some fascinating and hilarious animal behavior. Have a look: As you can see, the […] More

  • Bee Pulls Nail Out of Wall

    In a truly amazing display of insect intelligence, one bee manages to pull and entire nail out of the burrow it has claimed amid some bricks! More

  • Owls Aren’t Afraid to Attack Much Larger Birds — Even Bald Eagles

    Owls are terrifyingly skillful at the art of silent assassination, sneakily swooping in and snatching up their victims in the blink of an eye. With a series of helpful hunting adaptations and a voracious appetite, these devious night-time predators sometimes take on surprisingly large foes — and even other large birds like eagles aren’t out of bounds. In mythology […] More

  • WATCH: Giant Isopod Snags a Shark for Dinner

    In the pitch darkness of the deep sea, all manner of monstrosities lurk — including giant, shark-eating isopods. From the demonic anglerfish to the hellish vampire squid, the sea creatures of the abyss have evolved to fuel nightmares, and the giant isopod (Bathynomus giganteus) is no exception. Dwelling between 500 and 7000 feet below the surface, […] More

  • Chimp Takes Down Drone With Stick, Takes Selfies

    Chimpanzees + sticks = a broken drone. It happened during a video shoot for the Burgers Zoo in the Netherlands. After the drone made its first fly around the enclosure, the chimps were seen running around and picking up sticks ad climbed to the tops of trees. One armed chimp then lunged at the drone, […] More

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