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While fishing, YouTuber and videographer Hazy saw an alligator going after a deer swimming in the reservoir. Alligators are known to live in some lakes, but this was the first time that Hazy, an avid fisherman, saw one in North Texas. The day-of footage begins with Hazy in his boat, peacefully fishing. As he casts out, he spots something unusual in the water. After knowing what was coming, the videographer added ominous music while editing the video....

Military bases might seem like the safest and most impenetrable places, but one alligator found a way around the rules of base access. What did he do? Simply scaled the fence! The large alligator used his strong muscles to make it over a tall chainlink fence and onto the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Florida. The video captures the gator as it climbs over the fence to reach the green grass on the other side....

If you’re looking for a little laugh during these dark and cold winter months, watching these giant snowplow trains is sure to bring a smile to your face. Through the ingenuity of their engineers and operators, some railroad companies have managed to turn parts of their fleet into surprisingly effective blizzard busters! While it may seem counter-intuitive to use a train to clear snow, these powerful machines can do a great job in harsh weather conditions....

However, this video is of a goat. These goats are wildly confusing. They have four legs like many animals and yet they’re able to scale incredible heights on terrain that makes no sense at all. In this video, you get to witness a goat doing exactly what we just described: scaling a jagged-edged mountainside. Nothing about this cliff face tells you it’s actually scalable. But for the goat, gravity is of no concern....

Jaguars can weigh up to 300 pounds, stand 2.5 feet tall at the shoulder, and can measure up to 5.5 feet in length! While this creature doesn’t look big enough to break any size or weight records, it’s still big enough to harm a person. Getting Cozy with a Massive Jaguar The video begins with the camera zooming in on the jaguar’s paws. They look like enlarged versions of a house cat’s paws....

The Longest Venomous Snake on Earth King Cobras are large snakes! Their head can be the size of a human hand and they can grow up to 18 feet in length. Their body and tail are long and slim but their neck vertebrae have extra-long ribs that they can pull out laterally to create the classic cobra hood. King cobra fangs have to be short because they cannot fold back and they have three small teeth behind each fang....

What Are Piebald Animals? Animals called “piebald” have a pigmented background of hair, scales, or feathers with a unique pattern of white (unpigmented) spots. This condition is called piebaldism and refers to the absence of melanocytes (mature melanin-forming cells) in specific skin and hair areas. Piebaldism occurs more often than we think. It’s common in almost all mammalian species. Piebald animals include: DeerBirdsCattleCatsDogsHorsesFoxesPigsSnakesCetaceans The term “piebald” is a mix between “pie” and “bald,” the former standing for “magpie,” while the latter for “white patch....

We’ll take a look at all the foods that goldfish enjoy and what you have to do to keep one healthy. What Foods Do Goldfish Eat? Goldish eat insects, plants, and crustaceans. These omnivores are opportunistic feeders that have a bit of trouble with self-control; they’ll continually eat even if it is to their detriment. Among the foods that they will gorge on are: AlgaeZooplanktonMosquitosTadpolesDecaying plant matterWormsFish eggsBlood wormsBrine shrimpMysis shrimpWater fleasBaby lobstersWater lettuceAnacharisInsect larvae...

What Do Green Iguanas Eat? A green iguana’s diet consists primarily of plants such as leaves, fruits, and flowers. In general, they are classified as herbivores. Green iguanas are arboreal, inhabiting trees for most of their lives. Due to this, they usually consume leaves, seeds, and fruit produced by the tree. The types of plants they eat depend on their location and habitat since they are found throughout the Americas. In the wild, it has been observed that green iguanas have been known to eat eggs, insects living on leaves, and snails on rare occasions....

So what do hornworms eat besides tomato and tobacco plants? We’ve already given you a little clue – tomato and tobacco plants are part of a family of flowering plants called nightshades. There’s rarely a nightshade leaf or fruit the hornworm can resist. Keep reading to learn more about specific plants that these big, blue-green caterpillars eat, how much hornworms eat, and how their diet might mess with your gardening goals....

Curious to find out what exactly toucans eat? Toucans are omnivorous. They eat a variety of foods including fruits, berries, lizards, rodents, small birds, and insects. Do you want to know how their incredible beaks aid in their hunt for food? All that will be answered and more as we begin our deep dive into everything you need to know about the toucan’s diet. What Do Toucans Eat? So, what does a toucan eat?...

What is a Timber Rattlesnake? Timber rattlesnakes (also called canebrakes) live in the eastern United States, including states from eastern Texas over to South Carolina, up to New York and west to the edge of Minnesota, the eastern edge of Iowa and down to Texas. These rattlesnakes have a triangular head with its neck getting smaller leading into a long medium-thick body. At the end of its tail is a series of “buttons” that rattle as a warning to predators....

Pterosaurs vs Dinosaurs: Are They Different? Strictly speaking, very few flying dinosaurs existed. The pterosaurs on this list are not dinosaurs. Pterosaurs may seem like dinosaurs, but they belong to different taxonomical groups. In essence, pterosaurs are flying reptiles, and they are distinct from dinosaurs. However, pterosaurs and dinosaurs share a common ancestor group called Avemetatarsalia. Thus, when we ask, what were the largest flying dinosaurs, we’re actually asking about the largest pterosaurs....

The fluffiness keeps out the cold, allows the dog to blend into snowy and icy terrain, and lets it more easily shake off the snow if it comes from Arctic lands. In this list, the dogs are purebred, and white is the only color allowed for the coat, though areas of ivory or fawn are allowed. Here is a list of nine white fluffy dog breeds. #9. American Eskimo This beautiful dog with its fluffy, pure white coat comes in toy, miniature, and standard sizes....

So I did a little digging around to find out where the loyalty of dogs came from. It turns out there are a few interesting theories about why they seem to love their pet parents so much. In this article, we’ll provide a few explanations as to why your dog has so much love for you. Are Dogs Really Loyal? The fact that dogs are the most loyal pet isn’t news to anyone....

Many people are curious about why cats make noise when mating. A cat in heat may appear intimidating. But the screams and meows are most audible and scandalous during copulation. Cats start meowing when they are in heat to attract males’ attention. This article aims to look into cat courtship and mating to help you address this question. What Makes Female Cats Scream When Mating? If your female cat is in heat, you’ve probably heard the loud trilling call she makes for about a week during her heat cycle....

The United States of America is a country in North America that consists of 50 separate states, all ruled by one federal district. It also includes five unincorporated territories and nine outlying islands, as well as 326 Indian reservations. Regarding total area (land and water), America is the third largest country in the world, at 3,796,742 square miles. It is also the third largest country in terms of population, with 331 million people....

But sometimes, we just need to enjoy the beauty and joy that animals can bring us. And they say a picture is worth a thousand words. Our top choices are based on the happiness captured in still photographs. So today I present for your consideration: The top 10 happiest dogs in the world. While humans define certain expressions in animals by our own perceptions, we can certainly ask the question from a scientific standpoint: Do dogs smile?...

Crocodiles live in warm climates worldwide, including Australia, Africa, and South America. They are also known to inhabit rivers and lakes. Crocodiles are potent swimmers who can move quickly through the water. Their tails are flattened and powerful, which helps them propel themselves quickly through the water. Crocodiles are not great climbers, but they sometimes climb trees when hunting. They might also climb trees to cape predators such as lions or hyenas (who often attack crocodile nests)....

#10 Smartest Dog Breed: Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Klee Kais look like miniature Huskies. Plus, they’re great at agility competitions. And while they’re not the most sociable dogs on the scene, Alaskan Klee Kais are very bright. They’re also very curious, which is why owners should not let them off-leash outside. Secure, high fences in the backyard are also a must if you don’t want your Alaskan Klee Kai to go wandering off on an expedition....