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Dolphins are highly intelligent creatures. They understand how to have fun, they can communicate with each other effectively, and they can even communicate with us, even following directions given to them in sign language. Along with that intelligence, though, comes an innate understanding of tragedy and loss. And when those bad…
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The United States has laws to protect animals from abuse - but, as we all know by now, they don't always work. Tragically, every day, thousands of creatures are left to suffer at the hands of sadistic humans who have little or no regard for animal life. However, there is…
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A family in Florida woke up to a terrifying surprise on Monday morning, when they discovered an uninvited guest in their back yard. Resting in the swimming pool of their home in Palm Beach Gardens (around 79 miles north of Miami), was a nine-foot-long alligator. Senta Evans was going through…
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Earlier this week, video footage showing a man being mauled by a lion went viral. The man in the clip has subsequently been identified as Pieter Nortje, a 55-year-old tourist who was visiting the Tikwe River Lodge in Virgina, Free State Province, in South Africa. He was there with his wife, who…
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Arachnophobia is one of the most common fears in the world. With their long, spindly legs, pulsating bodies and many eyes, it's no wonder that the American Psychiatric Association found that 40% of people with phobias had fears centered around insects. However, not all arachnophobes come equally. For some, the…
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If you're looking for a nature documentary that shows animals happily living their best lives, Netflix's Our Planet is not the one to watch. The David Attenborough-narrated show only came out on April 5, but it has already left thousands of viewers emotionally broken, as they witness the horrific harm…
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Earlier this week, it was reported that a suspected poacher was trampled to death by an elephant, before his body was eaten by a pride of lions. According to a report from the Letaba Herald, the unnamed man was one of a group of poachers who had broken into the…
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A hunter who has killed as many as 5,000 African elephants and hippos has revealed why he has no regrets about killing the animals. Ron Thomson, a hunter in the continent of Africa, was named in a new report from the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting organisation, where they also…
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It’s a story as old as the hills. A mining town reliant on an industry in decline, there was mass outward migration. With no people there can be no town and before long, the small community had been reclaimed by nature. However, Houtong has bounced back in the most remarkable…
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David Attenborough's documentaries have broken all of us many times before, but a scene in his new Netflix show has been named the most harrowing moment so far. The team filming the streaming service's latest documentary Our Planet should have returned with footage of walruses living happily, untouched by humans.…
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With their pointed teeth, their cold, dead eyes, and their ability to snap a person in two, great white sharks are amongst the most feared creatures on Earth. Luckily for us, they tend to keep to their ocean habitat - so there's very little chance that we would ever have…
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When Denis and Kathy Parslow took their dog Shelby out for a walk one fateful day - they had no idea that he would be moments away from enduring a near-fatal medical emergency. But that is exactly what happened to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The spaniel was lucky to…
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A suspected rhino poacher was trampled to death by an elephant and his body was eaten by a pride of lions, officials at Kruger National Park are saying. According to a report from the Letaba Herald, the unnamed father was one of the hunters in a group of poachers who,…
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It's often said that all dogs go to Heaven, but one puppy who decided that he wasn't quite ready is Rudolph. In January, the then seven-month-old puppy was euthanized after finding himself at an overcrowded animal shelter in Oklahoma. Fifty-six-percent of all dogs that enter shelters are put to sleep…
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It hurts to be rejected, especially by your cat. Sometimes you call their name, and they just keep walking away, or chewing on a wool blanket, or staring at absolutely nothing. Why do they do that? What are they staring at?! And why do they look slightly frightened?! It's a…
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An incredibly rare Chinese giant salamander which was found in a cereal box has been nursed back to health. As the largest amphibian in the world, they can grow to 1.8 metres (five foot and 10 inches) in length. The creatures are referred to as “living fossils” because they have…
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Security footage has emerged of a crocodile attacking a couple who were enjoying an evening swim in a private pool. The incident took place in Kariba, Zimbabwe, and shocking footage of the attack was subsequently uploaded to YouTube. According to ViralHog, the pair had met earlier that day while holidaying…
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Looking after a pet is no easy task, especially when it comes to dogs. Putting aside the money you have to spend on keeping them fed and healthy, you have to make sure that you can spend the right amount of time to take them on walks and otherwise look…
