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Goose Facing up to a Herd of Cows This goose is perfectly happy to take on not just one but a herd of cows. This courageous bird holds their ground throughout the footage despite repeated lunges from the much bigger animals. These cows are clearly not happy about having the goose in their field. Domestic cows are used for meat and milk production in many countries throughout the world. They are usually docile creatures and spend their time eating and digesting food....

Since all these species are in their natural habitats, you’ll likely be lucky to spot them playing, feeding, hunting, or running from predators! In fact, some visitors spotted a leopard hunting a monkey – how incredible is that! First, it’s pretty rare to see leopards hunting, as they primarily hunt at night when they rely on their excellent hearing and eyesight. Moreover, while they’re good climbers and like resting on tree branches, these animals prefer hunting on the ground or, rarely, by jumping down on the prey from a tree!...

Rhinoceros Defense and Attack The rhinoceros is a unique and fascinating animal. They live in Africa and Asia and there are five different species which are the white rhinoceros, the black rhinoceros, the Indian rhinoceros and the Javan and Sumatran rhinoceros. This footage was filmed at the Shamwari private game reserve in the Eastern Cape in Africa. The lion has caught some prey and the younger rhino wants to take a look....

Adult garden snails have shells approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. The shell can be different shades of brown and usually has yellow streaks throughout. Their body is typical of a snail: slimy, soft, and a greyish-brown color. The body can fully retract into the shell. When necessary, the snail will create a membrane of mucus across the shell’s opening to defend against predators or bad weather. C. aspersum is a member of the Helicidae family, a diverse collection of land snails....

We will show you answers to both these questions while showing you how they find their food and whether they pose any threats to people. What Foods Do Silverfish Eat? Silverfish eat paper, adhesives, sugar, and dead insects. These omnivores consume products that are rich in starches and dextrin for their cellulose, a polysaccharide that silverfish can digest with ease. As one might imagine, sources of this food are quite abundant throughout the world....

What Is a Smallmouth Bass? The smallmouth bass is a freshwater fish called Micropterus dolomieu. It is part of the Centrarchidae family of sunfish. This fish is native to the Saint-Lawrence River-Great Lakes system, the upper and middle Mississippi River basin, and the Hudson Bay basin. It is one of the most popular game fish species among anglers. Smallmouth bass is also called bronzeback, brownie, bronze bass, bareback bass, brown bass, and smallie....

Swallowtail butterflies get their name from their long tail. It extends from their hind wings. The tail serves as a diversion, getting birds to look at the butterflies tail instead of its head. Certain species of swallowtail also protect themselves by being distasteful. As caterpillars, they feed on poisonous plants, so they won’t be an appealing snack to predators. There are close to 560 different species of swallowtail butterflies, and they all have unique diet habits....

When Did Domestic Dogs Evolve? The first members of the dog family, Canidae, appear in the fossil record 40 million years ago! Domestic dogs, Canis familiaris, are direct descendants of gray wolves, Canis lupus. The two canine species diverged only 130,000 years ago- not very long! Due to their close evolutionary history, domestic dogs still retain many traits similar to those of wolves. Breeding and human selection, however, has led to tremendous variation and diversity in domestic dogs....

#10 Longest Tail: The Giraffe The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) has a tail measuring up to eight feet. Its body is about eight feet long as well making it’s tail the same length as its body. Giraffes live on the grasslands and woodlands of Africa in areas such as the Congo, Botswana, and Cameroon. There’s a long tuft of black hair at the end of a giraffe’s tail it uses when swatting flies....

It’s a Cat’s Natural Instinct It is in a cat’s natural instinct to find places to hide. One of the most common reasons why cats like to hide in boxes is because it makes them feel comfy and secure. There is also the fact that boxes provide a dark, secluded area for them to “stake out their prey”. Boxes offer your cat a secure location to do this. If you have more than one cat or multiple pets, you may notice that one of the cats will sit inside of the box and wait for the other one to pass before leaping out to “attack....

In this article, we will go over just how high the highest peak in Yellowstone National Park is, along with whether or not you can hike to the top of it. We will also go over some of the most popular options within the park in terms of hiking, and what you should know about hiking or exploring at Yellowstone’s high elevations. Let’s get started now! What is the Highest Peak in Yellowstone National Park?...

Take a look at how to tell apart these two equine animals. We’ll show you visual cues that differentiate them along with some less-obvious discrepancies between them. Comparing a Zebra and a Horse The 6 Key Differences Between Zebra vs Horse The greatest differences between a zebra and a horse are their size, speed, and coloration. Zebras are smaller and lighter than horses, but they can exceed them in length....

Arabian horses, the biggest sand desert in the world, the holy sites of Mecca and Medina, the world’s widest oasis (Al Ahsa), Arabian coffee, oil, a myriad of palaces, and numerous mosques are some of the things that make Saudi Arabia unique. Moreover, Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the world without a river. But another thing that defines this Arab nation is its simple yet recognizable flag. So, what is the meaning and symbolism behind its simplicity?...

California Condor What’s the largest bird in North America? The California condor! These New World vultures weigh around 20 pounds, stand four feet tall, and feature an impressive 9.5-foot wingspan. The average height of a man is five feet, nine inches, so this bird is so big it can completely envelop a fully grown man with its wings. The condor has had a complicated history with humans, becoming extinct in the wild in 1987 due to lead ingestion from bullet fragments in carcasses....

This list of the world’s cutest animals is sure to make you smile: #10. Cutest Animals: Pygmy Marmoset This tiny baby has an inquisitive face and fluffy fur. The monkey’s thick fur makes it look bigger than it is to scare off predators. Pygmy marmosets live in Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador, and parts of Bolivia. And while it’s arguably already one of the cutest animals in the world, there are still 9 more to go!...

Several species of hyenas exist, but their existence can be traced back as far as millions of years ago. However, like most animals that have ancestors from so long ago, modern hyenas do not have much resemblance with their ancestors. The hyenas that existed before now were much bigger, and some were even believed to be more ferocious. These ancient hyenas had almost no fear and even hunted animals nearly double their body weight or more....

Mountain Goats on Rock Faces At the start of the clip, we see a group of mountain goats traversing a sheer rock face. At first, they are trotting along narrow ledges and are making great progress. Then, they are forced to head upwards and this is when things get really dangerous. One adult heads up a vertical cliff and slides back down several times. Two kids very nearly fall and send loose rocks hurtling downwards as they struggle to get a grip....

The Andrewsarchus is the largest land-walking carnivorous mammal to ever exist, but what exactly do we know about this ancient beast? Thanks to fossils left behind by animals, and amazing paleontologists that study them, we can look into the past. While the Andrewsarchus is extinct, there is still a lot to learn about this giant predator that lived millions of years ago. What is the Andrewsarchus? The Andrewsarchus is an extinct genus of carnivorous animals that lived in the Eocene epoch period....

Why Does My Dog Sit On My Feet? There are many different reasons why your dog may like to sit on your feet. We’ll take a look at some of the most common reasons below: Your Dog Is Showing Its Love It is actually normal behavior for your dog to show its love by sitting down on your feet. In a way, it’s similar to if a person were to sit down next to a friend or loved one....

Black bears inhabit 40 of the 50 United States.Brown bears only live in the United States in Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and Washington. The population of brown bears in North America is 55,000Polar bears inhabit only one state, Alaska. The population of polar bears worldwide is 31,000, and 7,000 live in Alaska. American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) American Black Bear is the bear with the biggest population in North America. They can adapt to living in forests, beaches, or mountaintops....