Deciding whether to get a pet requires careful thought. You should think about what kind of animal best suits your way of life. By making a decision based on your level of commitment, you should have a clear notion of what kind of pet will fit into your lifestyle and priorities. There are numerous benefits …
Most people don’t spend their time thinking about animals mating. And that’s a smart move — some animals are into some downright horrifying stuff. We’ve already written about some strange courtship rituals that animals engage in. But once the partner is wooed and it’s time to get dirty, things don’t often get any less bizarre. …
When you want to do the horizontal mambo without offspring, it’s a simple solution — use a contraceptive. But try telling that to animals. More specifically, gray squirrels. Environmentalists in the U.K. are struggling to deal with an overwhelming onslaught of the tree-climbing rodents. The traditional method of dealing with the squirrels is a rather …
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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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