Which four things do drug kingpins from Latin American cartels love the most? Drugs, of course, but also money, guns, and exotic animals. You might be surprised by that last item but if you’ve paid any attention to narcos, you shouldn’t be. After all, the U.S. has recognized Pablo Escobar’s cocaine hippos as people. But …
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They say size doesn’t matter. But when it comes to being a frog, it kind of does. If you’ve never heard of the pumpkin toadlet, don’t feel bad — we hadn’t either. And that’s a pity because it would’ve made a perfect addition to our list of the most pathetic animals. The pumpkin toadlet truly …
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We’re always told to watch out for the biggest and baddest animals. And it makes sense to steer clear of something that could swallow you in one gulp. But there’s also the other end of the spectrum. There are many animals that you could step on and not even notice — until you drop dead. …
Does your mother dearest have a habit of reminding you how difficult parenthood is? Tell her what it’s like for an octopus mother and she just might stop. We’ve written quite a lot about strange and unusual reproductive habits animals engage in. But even in this crowd, the octopus takes things to a whole another …
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Have you ever thought dating is way too difficult? Well, at least you don’t (usually) have to worry about him defecating all over you or her ripping your face off. But in the animal kingdom, both of those possibilities are roughly just as likely. But the scariest part is that the other party just might …
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Meet Miska. She’s a tabby cat living in Bellevue, Washington. Miska also has been embroiled in lawsuits for the past eight years. That’s because she’s a homicidal sociopath — allegedly. Since 2014, Miska has been slapped with various court orders for — allegedly — committing cruel and horrendous atrocities on her neighborhood’s other animals. According …
The most inconspicuous animals can get surprisingly violent. Turkeys, for example, can be real terrors. A couple of years ago, there was a turkey called Gerald that brutalized a park in Oakland, CA, for months. But now have another gobbler that’s giving Gerald a run for his money. For months now, residents in Washington, D.C, …
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Puppies, kittens, bunnies… There are just so many cute animals in the world and not enough time to pet them all. But your usual huggable fuzzballs are merely the tip of the adorable iceberg. We’ve written a lot about the most horrible animals, but this time, we’ll take a look at the forgotten and unknown …
Roccaraso is a small town of about 1,500 in central Italy, best known for its ski resort. But lately, the community has received a new claim to fame — they have a bear problem. It’s not that Roccaraso is completely run over with bears, though. It’s just one bear and the town just doesn’t seem …
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Every dog owner has gagged when their pooch releases a small biological weapon attack in the living room. And today, on April 8, we celebrate that fact. You may or may not have known this, but April 8 is the Dog Farting Awareness day. On this most illustrious of dates, we gather in solemn contemplation …
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