It is generally the responsibility of lionesses to hunt, but this magnificent video shows a male lion taking down a buffalo by himself. This clip shows the powerful hunting skills of this King of the Jungle. With only one swipe of his mighty paw, he dispatches a buffalo weighing about 1,900 pounds. He suffocates the buffalo by clamping his jaws tightly on its throat. Lion versus Lioness: Who Makes a Better Hunter?...
Leopard Creeping Up on a Wild Cat Once the leopard is merely inches away, the wild cat suddenly realizes that they are being stalked. Their reaction is swift and very energetic! The cat leaps in the air and attempts to run away but the larger leopard is in control of the situation and pins the smaller cat to the floor! There is a lot of flailing around in the dust and we see tails and limbs entangled in an epic struggle....
It starts with a buffalo sitting peacefully on the ground. Sensing danger, it gets up and quickly starts to move away. The elephant approaches much faster and catches up to the buffalo. Dropping its head, the elephant runs right into the buffalo and tosses it to the ground. The elephant’s tusks are front and center as it comes in even closer. The elephant is at least twice as tall as the buffalo and it doesn’t take long before the buffalo is flat on the ground....
These animals have two horns, with the front one being more noticeable than the back one. Rhino horns can grow up to three inches every year and can reach a maximum length of five feet. Males utilize their horns to fight aggressors, while females use them to defend their offspring. Southern Africa’s grasslands are home to white rhinos, where the climate is mild and there is an average of 27 inches of annual rainfall....
The Strength of the Kangaroo Capable of reaching up to 40 miles per hour when sprinting, kangaroos are especially fast and strong, both in their legs and their arms. Their muscular bodies are well-equipped for travel as well as potentially aggressive scenarios, such as what is happening in this video. Kangaroos are also highly social creatures, living in groups of a few dozen to hundreds of kangaroos at a time. Even though both male and female kangaroos fight one another depending on the scenario, it is the male kangaroo who demonstrates extreme boxing prowess....
Comparing a Western Bluebird and an Eastern Bluebird The 4 main differences between a Western Bluebird and an Eastern Bluebird The main differences between western and eastern bluebirds are that western bluebirds live in the western US and have blue chins and necks, while eastern bluebirds live in the eastern US and have orange chins and necks. Whether you are a hobbyist bird watcher or just happen to see one by chance, witnessing a vibrant bluebird in the sun is an experience that anyone can appreciate....
What Do Capybaras Eat? Capybaras eat a mix of aquatic vegetation, grasses, barks, tubers, sugar cane and plant roots. They need to eat a lot because they have a limited ability to store fat in their bodies. In fact, capybaras can’t go for long periods of time without food and can undergo periods of starvation if they don’t find enough food to eat on a consistent basis. The capybara has a four-chamber stomach that allows them to digest tough plant materials that humans can’t digest easily....
So what do nerite snails eat both in the wild and as pets? Let’s take a look at these fascinating snails and learn all about them. What Do Nerite Snails Like To Eat? Nerite snails are herbivores. That means that they feed on plants. Nerite snails primarily eat algae. That’s what makes them so popular in aquariums. They happen to be great at eating algae. Nerite snails will also eat fish food that has been left over, and decomposing leaves....
Keep reading to learn five astounding facts about the adorable baby koala! #1: A Baby Koala is Called a Joey! Chances are, you probably already know that baby kangaroos are called joeys. But did you know that baby koalas are also called joeys? It’s true! These two animals aren’t the only ones to have babies that share a name, either. Baby wallabies, possums, and wombats are a few other examples, too....
Key Facts Copperhead snakes hibernate (brumate) between October and late March or early April in North Carolina.These are social snakes and den together to share warmth.Copperhead snakes give birth to 3-14 live babies during late summer and early fall.They may venture out from their dens to warm up on sunny days, even in the middle of winter. What is a Copperhead Snake? A copperhead snake is a venomous pit viper that inhabits the southern and eastern United States, but they only venture into the panhandle of Florida....
If your dog becomes suddenly thirsty for a day, it typically isn’t a cause for concern. Dogs that get too hot, bored, have recently eaten a particular food, or have recently exercised may drink more. Dogs that are breastfeeding and are active drink more than other dogs. However, if your dog has started emptying the water bowl and this behavior has persisted for longer than a few days, it’s time for a checkup with your veterinarian....
Read on to find out more about this common behavior. What Is Cat Kneading? Kneading is sometimes referred to as making biscuits. It is strange behavior that is commonly observed in domestic house cats. The action looks like the cat is pushing out or downwards with both paws, alternating them back and forth. The cat may push against soft surfaces such as a blanket, pillow, carpet, couch, or its owner....
You may be wondering if it’s okay for dogs to eat eggshells, whether your dog finds some on their own or if you want to give your canine companion a calcium boost. Can your dog eat eggshells? The short answer is no, your dog should not eat eggshells. There are many safer alternatives to give your pet extra calcium. We will list them all below. The Health Benefits of Eggshells to a Dog Eggshells are known to be extremely high in calcium....
Characteristics of Senegal Senegal is a diverse country and has a wide mix of ethnic groups and languages. There are more than 30 languages spoken in Senegal. Wolof is the most common, as around 80% of the population speak it. However, due to its time under the French colonial rule, French is the official language – even though only a minority of people speak it. The country itself lies next the the Atlantic Ocean....
Description and Size Procoptodon goliah measured at least 10 feet from the tip of its tail to its nose. When standing, they were between six and nearly nine feet tall. They weighed between 440 and 530 pounds. By these measures, the largest procoptodons could be more than three times larger than modern kangaroos. In profile, procoptodons had a similar body shape to what we know as kangaroos. However, their faces were flat and they had forward-facing eyes, indicating they were predators....
Miss Molly’s Hotel One of the most haunted places near Fort Worth also happens to be one of its most welcoming. Miss Molly’s Hotel stands ready to embrace overnight guests in the Stockyards of Fort Worth, but that hospitality may come at a price. The locals widely consider the building haunted. That’s no wonder given its colorful history! The building opened in 1910 as a boarding house for children and later transitioned into a speakeasy during Prohibition....
The sea bunny belongs to a taxonomical order of sea slugs called the nudibranchs (itself a member of the gastropod class), which come in all kinds of striking colors, exotic forms, and weird accouterments. These are incredibly diverse organisms. Some slugs lumber forward on the seafloor in search of prey, while others swim through the water with an undulating motion. The sea bunny itself varies between several different colors, including white, yellow, brown, and much less commonly, green....
The genus name translates as “shield lizard,” which gives you an idea of how much this massive beast resembled a video game boss. It had impregnable armor with large armor plates scattered all over its body. Only this was not a virtual game character. It was a real reptile that lived in an area that is now present-day Russia back in the Permian (about 264 million years ago). What Scutosaurus Looked Like As earlier mentioned, Scutosaurus was an armored reptile about eight to 10 feet long....
In one of the coolest clips ever released, we get to witness a pack of hunting dogs doing what they do best—hunting. The hounds in the clip are baying and ar hunting some of the most dangerous prey in all the world: a mountain lion. As most people know, mountain lions are extremely dangerous, powerful, and cunning, all traits that make hunting them rather exhilarating. If it was just a human, hunting a mountain lion is mostly chance as it’s nearly impossible to find them without the help of a dog....
Their dad just sits by watching them and eventually lays down, relaxed, knowing his babies are safe. This video is captured at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, New York. This is an important nonprofit organization that focuses on supporting the reinstatement of Mexican gray wolves. They follow through with public education, research, and captive breeding. The Mexican gray wolf captured in this clip has a name. It’s Lighthawk....
