Frequently animals working as actors achieve considerable fame, though under the name of the character they portrayed, rather than their own. That hardly seems fair, especially as many animal actors played several different characters over the course of their career. Animal actors work just as their human counterparts do. They need to hit their spots, […]
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Earth’s magical ecosystems might be on their way out, but they’re still full of awesome surprises — like these ten animal behaviors, each of which is so totally opposite to what you’d expect that they’re practically oxymoronic. 10. Flying squid Often mistaken for flying fish, there are at least six known species of flying squid […]
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It’s hard to find uniqueness in the world sometimes. A million people probably have the same haircut as you, or love the same movies, or have the same favorite food. The animal kingdom is no different. But for every feature or trait there will always be one thing, one creature, that was first to display […]
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In the past, we have examined a lot of bizarre historical deaths. A lot of them… so this time, we are flipping the script. We all know that humans can find tons of unique and strange ways to meet their maker, but what about animals? 10. The Fastball Dove On March 21, 2001, future baseball […]
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There are a small handful of basic things we deem necessary for life. Food, water and shelter are often considered the basic three and, in a pinch, you might just get away with food and water. And even then, if you had to choose between the two, water is the one you need most. A […]
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We all know about woolly mammoths and saber-toothed cats, but such is evolution that all species have some pretty weird ancestors. Often they look nothing alike. From the least unexpected to the most, here are 10 of the weirdest of all. 10. The short-necked giraffe The giraffe’s prehistoric forebear was roughly the size of a […]
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We like to think of the non-meat eating parts of the animal kingdom as friends just waiting to happen. For some reason, the fact they don’t eat meat triggers us to think that these are super nice creatures who would never do us harm, and many times we end up giving animals reputations for kindness […]
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The American Kennel Club recognizes 195 dog breeds. The French equivalent, the Federation Cynologique Internationale, recognizes 360. So it’s safe to say, no matter whose guidelines you follow, there are a lot of dogs in the world. And that’s just dogs. There are anywhere from 40 to 70 breeds of cats, depending on who you […]
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They’re man’s best friend, but how many humans know what makes their dogs tick? Probably not enough, that’s how many. And given how much of their behavior is intended to communicate—with us, no less—we ought to have our tails between our legs. Here are 10 things you’ve seen your dog do but haven’t the faintest […]
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Cats aren’t dogs; they’re not man’s best friend. But while it may seem like your cat is an a-hole, they’re an a-hole with excuses at least. From treating you like crap to torturing wildlife, here are 10 things your cat does explained. 10. Sleeping All Day Cats sleep an obscene amount of time by human […]
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