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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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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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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…
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It's often been said that the UK is a nation of dog-lovers, and it's true that we probably all know someone out there who's just a little bit too obsessed with their precious pooches. Maybe they like to dote on them by slipping their pup an extra treat from time…
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Late at night, when we're in the house all by ourselves, we often all have one thought in particular: what if some knife-wielding psycho breaks in and murders me and no one is here to hear my screams? As dramatic as it seems, we all share this common fear. And as…
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Michael B. Jordan, after years of great work in the realm of acting, is finally getting his dues. Best known either for his lead role in 2015's Creed or as the antagonist Killmonger in Black Panther earlier this year, he has started to land bigger and bigger roles. However, it's…
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Dogs are kind of amazing, aren't they? Not only are they cute, fluffy, and all-round entertaining creatures to be around, but they are fiercely loyal to their adoptive families. Their joyous, loving demeanour and general excitement at being alive means that, let's be honest, they are a lot more fun…
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The California wildfires are still raging, and have caused extensive damage to the area. As well as the property destroyed, the Carr Fire has burned over 100,000 acres of land, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. It's becoming one of the most destructive fires in the state's…
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If you spend enough time looking at the behaviour of the great apes, it's easy to see how similar they are to us humans. They play, they fight, they sulk; they even tell lies sometimes. And they're fascinating to watch. Chimpanzees, in particular, often perform incredibly human-like actions - which…
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Dogs, when treated right, tend to love pretty much everyone they come into contact with. But it's the family that looks after them that they form a strong bond with, with the canine companion doing all that they can to love and defend their newly-found pack. However, while dogs are…
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Summer days always have the potential to be perfect - but often tend to have one hitch. You'll be sitting in a pub garden, tanning up a storm and chatting with your friends and then an imposter (by this I, of course, mean a wasp) soars this close to your…
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The Great Bear Lodge, located at Port Hardy, British Columbia in Canada, looks like a great place to get away. It's isolated from the rat race of big cities, with the opportunity to go on wildlife viewing excursions in the rainforest, spotting grizzly bears, and eating some gourmet cuisine. There's…
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Graduation is a special time for students who have just finished toiling their way through a college/university degree, and so it's only fitting that it's marked with a commemorative photo shoot. Some graduates like to get dressed up for the occasion, others like to go for a more comedic setup.…
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Seeing animals in the wild is a great experience. Seeing nature in all its glory is beautiful enough in itself, but knowing that there's no exploitation or harm coming to the animal definitely helps. If you were catching a glimpse of penguins in an enclosure, odds are they're not comfortable…
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Part of the fun of going to wildlife reserves is not just seeing nature in all its glory, but having the chance to encounter animals in their natural habitat - free (mostly) of human interference or the confined spaces of zoos. That way you can get to see some of…
