Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
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There is one country on this planet that never fails to surprise when it comes to deadly creatures. Whenever you hear about some new form of horrifying insect, or a spider making its way up the wall with a mouse as its prey (yeah, that really happened)... you can bet…
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I know this might be a somewhat unpopular opinion, but the vast majority of birds suck. The likes of swans, peacocks and owls may look majestic, but underneath those preened feathers lie remorseless beasts of wrath, full of hisses, hate and rage. Pigeons are disease-ridden sky rats, and don't even get…
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When we think of the many weird and wonderful animals that live on a farm, it's a little depressing to remember that the vast majority of them will end up on someone else's plate at some point. While I'm far from an animal rights activist (or a vegan, for that…
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When you think of polar bears, some people might picture them as gigantic furry killing machines. Indeed, polar bears have a fearsome reputation as the apex predator of the Arctic, capable of devouring any prey that's unlucky enough to get near to them. Other people might think that the majestic…
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Dogs truly are man's best pal. From the time when humans were still scratching crude paintings on the walls of the caves we dwelt in, these furry friends have been our constant companions. It's n0t difficult to understand why that is either: the dog is one of the most socially…
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Back in ancient times, the Roman emperor Caligula had the insane notion to make his favourite horse a senator. Over the years, this (possibly apocryphal) incident has become well-known among historians. But now someone has gone one step further and made their horse the best man at their wedding. Biomedical scientist…
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Who has ever come home with something they didn't intend to have after a night of drinking? Ask a room full of people this question and gaze around at the sheepish faces and vague recollections that are bound to emerge. Everyone has had at least one night out where they…
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When safari tours come close to the animas under observation, there's always the worry that they will pose some sort of threat. After all, while you might want to pet a lion, it probably wouldn't turn out to well for you if you tried it out. However, in this case,…
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For some people, the fear of sharks is enough for them to go past their knees into the sea, but even they wouldn't expect a Great White to wonder up into the shallow waters. However, that's exactly what did happen in Cape Cod this month. The incident took place at…
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Animal shelters often have to deal with animals left behind from all manner of circumstances. A lot of the time, it's just a case of someone getting too old to be able to look after their pet, but there are cases of serious neglect or abuse. However, a recent case…
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Any cat owners out there - or, indeed, anyone who's ever come close to a cat - will know that they are not creatures you want to mess with. One minute they'll be all cuddled up in your lap like a warm, purring cushion, and the next they'll be clawing…
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If there's one thing that separates us human beings from the rest of the animals, it's the ability to think rationally about situations larger than ourselves. By that, I don't just mean that we are capable of abstract thought; in fact, loads of animals are able to imagine objects and…
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While I've never worked in the restaurant industry, you don't need to wait tables or manage other people to know that's a real jungle out there. With so many companies vying for our attention when it comes to one of life's unadulterated pleasures - food - it's easy to get…
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From dumping up to 12 million tonnes of plastic into the ocean each year to destroying the habitats of endangered species for our own benefit, humans haven't exactly been the easiest inhabitants of Earth for other occupants of the green planet to live with. But while most of us are trying…
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Cats get a bad rap most of the time. Dogs are often thought of as the more loyal, cute and friendly of house pets, while cats are the independent, free-thinking rebels who strut the streets, kill birds, fight each other, and expect you to worship them at a drop of…
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Although we all have our opinions on mushrooms, anchovies and other kinds of food, one thing we can all agree on is that pizza is awesome. Don't even argue with me on this. If you come across somebody who says they don't like pizza in any of its toppings and…
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No matter how stressed, upset or tired I am, there's one thing that brings me back from the brink, making me feel better in an instant. I don't know what it is about animal videos, but show me a cat getting confused by a DVD player or a rabbit eating…
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A flightless bird sounds harmless, doesn't it? After all, a bird without the proper use of its wings is basically a creature with two less-than-functional arms, right? Well, that might be true, if it wasn't for the fact that some flightless birds can run up to 70 km per hour…
