The Slow Loris: A Charming Mammal with a Toxic Bite
If you've had any exposure to slow lorises, it's probably because you've come across viral videos featuring these fuzzy cuties. And if all you...
The Shocking Secret of the Oxpecker
Oxpeckers, a bird endemic to the savannas of sub-Saharan Africa, have recently had a moment in the limelight. Lately, there has been a great...
Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Which is the Most Dangerous to Humans?
Which is the most dangerous animal to humans; lion, tiger or bear? This has been a hot topic of debate for ages. While the...
Myth Check! Do Alligators Actually Live in Sewers?
Sewers are scary places. They’re dark and dangerous and contain lots of foul and revolting things like garbage, rats, and obviously, sewage. Ew.
However, there...
Are Ligers and Other Hybrid Breeds Unethical?
Have you ever heard of ligers? They aren't mythical creatures. They're the offspring of a female tiger and a male lion. They resemble a...
You Won’t Believe How Big Giant Squid Get
Giant squid certainly live up to their name. The biggest on record measured nearly 43 feet long (13 meters) and weighed in at almost...
When a Predator Becomes the Prey
By the laws of nature, one would assume the predator always attacks the prey. But nature never fails to surprise us. Strangely enough, there...
World’s Oldest Known Spider Dies at the Age of 43
With over 35,000 species of spiders present in the world, most of us have always freaked at the very sight of one of these...
