We all have our passions. Some people like classic cars, others are dedicated to fashion, and some folks collect sock puppets. Tim Friede likes to get bitten by snakes. Venomous ones. Repeatedly. Having been interested in all manner of slithering creatures all his life, some two decades ago, Friede decided to start letting venomous snakes …
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Opposites attract, they say. Here’s one adorable story to prove that is absolutely true. Recently, two very different dogs got together to play. They were Reginald and Pearl. Reginald holds the Guinness World Records title for being the tallest pooch on the planet, towering above three feet. Pearl is his complete opposite, barely breaking the …
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Animals can be destructive around vehicles. Squirrels or rodents might chew through your wiring, or a bear could break into the vehicle and eat the upholstery. Birds, however, shouldn’t be able to do much more than poop over your car. Right? Well, tell that to the residents of Rockport. For the last couple of months, …
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Somebody taking an embarrassing picture of you while you’re out drinking with your friends is a purely human experience. No other creature on the planet has to live through that humiliation. Except chimpanzees, apparently. For the first time ever, a team of researchers has caught chimps on camera while they share fermented fruit with each …
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April 17 is the International Bat Appreciation Day. If you didn’t know that beforehand, you do now. There’s a lot to appreciate, too. Not many people realize how valuable bats are to our ecosystem, as bizarre as they can be. So, to help you appreciate bats, here are 10 strange facts about these flying critters. …
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People will try to smuggle anything, including animals. As such, it will take a lot to take an experienced customs agent by surprise. Uncovering thousands upon thousands of ants just might do the trick, though. That’s what Kenyan authorities recently found in not only one but two smuggling attempts. Four men in two separate cases …
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Few things are as relaxing and heartwarming as cuddling up with an affectionate animal friend. It’s scientifically proven that snuggling with your pet can lower your stress levels and improve your mental wellbeing. But what if a cat or a dog isn’t enough for you? What if you crave extreme snuggles with a wilder, more …
Flying can get unstable, which can send luggage flying around the aircraft in turn. That’s why they always tell you to stow your carry-on under the seat or in the overhead compartment. That should also include your penguins. A recent investigation report published by South African aviation authorities describes an unusual flight accident. Then again, …
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An emotional support animal be a valuable companion to people living with disabilities, mental health issues, or other problems. A helpful pooch or cuddly kitty may be just what they need to get through the day. That said, there are people who push the emotional support animal program too far. They might try to claim …
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Ladies, have you ever been ready for round two, only to have your snoring man sleepily tell you he’s fired every shot in his magazine? In that case, let us introduce you to the male medaka. He can keep going and going and going and going and going and… You do need to be more …
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