The clip is pretty short – less than 20 seconds – but that’s all we need to see to display the toughness of these creatures! In the incredible video, we are able to witness a honey badger withstand the full attack of three of Africa’s most deadly creatures: leopards. Generally, a single leopard is able to take on anything smaller than itself, plus a lot of animals substantially larger than it....
An interesting example was captured on video by a group of tourists taking pictures of a silverback gorilla. A Frustrated Gorilla The video shows a gorilla that seems to be walking around and minding its business when it suddenly stops to listen to the tourists as they capture photos and videos of the animal. The gorilla then turns, moves toward the glass barrier, and looks directly at the camera. Despite the tourists shouting encouraging words, which the gorilla likely doesn’t understand, the gorilla doesn’t seem impressed by the attention....
The hair-raising story sounds like some horrific fictional tale, but it happened in South Africa. Safari guides at the Kruger National Park found themselves in this uncomfortable situation, but luckily, they were familiar with elephant behaviors and quickly realized that it was a fake charge. The unmoved crew remained confident and calm and banged the bonnet to scare the charging beasts only a few feet away from the vehicle. One crew member even has the confidence to ask the elephants, “What is wrong with you?...
The video takes place during the day, out on the water. The person posting the video says they’re out by Seal Island, South Africa. After anchoring the boat there, it didn’t take long for shark action to pop off! Off the side of the boat, you see a large splash, followed by a humongous fin flying out of the water. Rewind and watch the beginning of the video again. Look closely, and you’ll see a small seal trying to escape the giant shark....
The clip, posted a few years ago, details a rather comical, if unfortunate, scenario at a construction site. A bunch of workers are working on the side of this rocky outcropping. Using an excavator with a hammer attachment, the workers are trying to chip away at the side of the outcropping to clear some debris away. As they soon realize, however, a hole in the rocky outcropping isn’t totally abandoned!...
One of the predators wildebeests have is crocodiles. In a shocking video, a herd of wildebeests is attempting to cross a river, but crocs are infesting the waters. It’s up to the gnus to figure out how to get across without getting injured. After assessing the situation, one of the wildebeests leads the way for a whopping two million more to follow. It feels like a scene out of The Lion King watching all of the wildebeests gallop on their way to the river....
These strict carnivores use a variety of methods to hunt, capture, and eat their prey, from slowly constricting them to using fast-acting venom or even just swallowing them whole after ambushing them. Understanding these animals’ diets helps us better understand why they’re so ecologically important. In fact, many species help to control pest populations such as rats and mice, and snakes in general are far less dangerous to humans than what Hollywould and the media would have you believe....
Is it a good thing though? Seeing such a large increase in the number of sharks? What about attacks? Have there been any reports of fatal attacks on Long Island? What sharks were spotted in these sightings? And above all, what is the cause for such a big population of sharks finding their way to Long Island? Why Is There a Large Number of Sharks in New York? This year in July, there were five shark attacks reported in two weeks alone....
Why Did The Giant Sloth Go Extinct? The giant sloth Megatherium is most likely extinct due to climate change and human hunting, but scientists don’t know for sure. There were several species of giant sloths, but the largest was Megatherium Americanum. Its name means ‘the great beast from America.’ This giant lived in South America and migrated to North America, grazing its way through grasslands and lightly wooded areas near lakes and rivers....
Drooling is usually an involuntary response that is usually the result of complete and utter contentment. Think sunbathing, cuddles, biscuit-making, and an air of love—that would make any kitty so happy, that a little drool could result. There are also occasions when drooling may not be indicative of happiness; rather, it may be a sign that something is wrong. In this article, we explain when drooling is normal, when it isn’t, and some common reasons for excessive salivation....
But the reality is, It’s a common struggle for most pet owners to get their cats into the water or give them a proper bath. Yet, they are often seen playing with water droplets and putting their paws in water bowls but always flee when it’s time for a bath. Why do they do this? Why do cats hate water? There are several possible reasons, including: the experiences of their ancestors, their keen sense of smell, and that they just don’t like the feel of it....
This is a very common experience for dog owners and there are many possible explanations. It can be connected with what you are doing at the time or with what your dog is feeling. Dogs stare to communicate a desire for a treat, to go outside, to play or sometimes, it’s simply because they love you! When dogs stare at you – they may also be trying to understand your feelings....
Witch Hazel vs. Forsythia Key Differences Between Witch Hazel and Forsythia Witch hazel is native to eastern North America, and the colorful shrub of the forsythia plant is native to eastern Europe all the way to eastern Asia. Forsythia boasts bright yellow flowers that take over the entire plant, while witch hazel blooms modest reddish-purple flowers. However, witch hazel has many varieties, some of which have yellow flowers similar to forsythia....
Another unique thing about wolf spiders is that they carry their egg sacs attached to their spinnerets. However, wolf spiders aren’t as large as other arachnids like tarantulas, for instance, when it comes to their size. There are more than 2,800 species of wolf spiders, and almost all are very small! But how big can they get? Keep reading to find out! What Is the Biggest Wolf Spider Species? Hogna carolinensis spiders, commonly called Carolina wolf spiders, are the largest in their family....
What is the National Bird of Canada? The national bird of Canada is the gray jay, a small songbird that looks like a black and white photo. This bird has a light gray back and wings, a darker gray head, and white/light gray breast. They are also called Canada jays. In fact, in 2018, the American Ornithological Society voted to officially change the name to Canada jay. How did Canada Choose their National Bird?...
But First: King Cobras are not actually Cobras! Looking at the species of cobras, you won’t find King Cobras on the list. So-called “true cobras” are all of the Naja genus. They can be found in a large portion of the world, including Africa, India, southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Cobras can be identified by their hollow and venomous fangs and signature hoods. But King Cobras belong to a different group known as Ophiophagus....
What is the National Bird of Argentina? The national bird of Argentina is the rufous hornero. The rufous hornero (Furnarius rufus) is also called the red ovenbird because of the unique oven-like nests that they make. Their name is the Spanish word “hornero” which means baker. Rufous horneros can adapt to living in a variety of habitats including urban settings making them a common bird in Argentina. What does the National Bird of Argentina Symbolize?...
Where do the biggest spiders in the world live? The answer is that they live in many diverse locations. This list will tell you more about them, their size and where they live. For our intents and purposes, the leg-span measurement at maturity has been used to determine the placings of the biggest spider in the world. #10. Cerbalus aravaensis – 5.5 inch Leg Span If you travel to the sand dunes of the Arava Valley of Israel and Jordan, watch for the Cerbalus aravaensis spider....
There are other differences too, some of which make dogs a more ideal human companion. First, foxes only live between two and four years. Dogs live an average of 11-13 years. Foxes are not easily trainable because while they are smart, they have very short attention spans, which is an advantage that help them with surviving in the wild. Additionally, foxes have a much stronger marking behavior which means they can’t be house-trained....
The condition is called albinism and is caused by a genetic defect that prevents melanin production. Without melanin, the animal cannot produce skin color or protect itself from UV light damage. Albino animals tend to be highly fragile and easily sunburned due to their lack of protection from UV rays. Albino crocodiles are extremely rare because crocs usually have dark skin for a reason—they need it. Crocodiles can get sunburned quickly and even die if exposed too long without protection....
