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40 Lesser-Known Facts About Animals That Made People Say ‘Aww’ (New Pics)
In all the time we humans have been discovering and describing the world around us, we've only just scratched the surface. In fact, scientists have estimated that there are about 8.7 million species of plants and animals in existence, however, only around 1.2 million of them have been identified and described so far (most of which are insects). This means that millions of other organisms remain a complete mystery.
But of course, even such a "small" number is too big for us regular folk to keep up with. And the subreddit 'Awwducational' is a great example of that. Its 4.9 million members keep sharing lesser-known facts about the animal kingdom, and even though the online community was founded all the way back in 2012, it doesn't seem to be running out of cute and educational titbits to surprise everyone with.
So even though we at Bored Panda have already written about 'Awwducational' here and here, we decided to compile the best posts that have since gone viral within the sub since our last publication. They're just too good to pass up!
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#1
New Study Reveals That Bumblebees Will Roll Wooden Balls For Seemingly No Other Reason Than Fun, Becoming The First Insect Known To 'Play'
Anna Litical 3 years ago
All animals are here for a purpose. We should never harm or kill them deliberately. They were here before humans.
Shelli Aderman 3 years ago
Except for those million-legged things that crawl really fast in a nightmarish manner on your ceiling at 3am. The rest? Sure, sure… 😉
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Alex Bailey 3 years ago
Or sitting in a scientist's lab being studied... Your take is nicer I'll admit.
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DEW 3 years ago
I've been learning a lot about bee's and wasp's. There's worker bee's they are very tiny and live in little holes on a piece of wood. Honey bee's don't mess with you at all. Wasp's those are mean AH's! I had a wasp nest and got stung at least 7 times. About a month later I was in the yard and 2 ft. away I see a flying swarm. I started to run and fell on my behind looked down and could see one on my cheek. I swiped it off and ran. Felt something in my pant leg and it was a wasp. On my face alone I was stung 5 times. They are mean. Black jacks are docile.
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#2
Arctic Foxes Are 'Ecosystem Engineers' Who Grow Beautiful Gardens. Organic Waste From The Foxes & Their Kills Make The Area Surrounding Their Dens More Fertile, Leading To Almost Three Times As Many Dune Grasses, Willows & Wildflowers To Sprout Up, Compared To The Rest Of The Tundra
zak 3 years ago
I mean, it's not a conscious decision, it's just the logical byproduct of their habitation. But they are still very smart and adorable 😁
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As Olivia Lai pointed out on Earth, as much as we want to marvel at nature and our planet’s biodiversity, we need to remember that the creatures we share our home with are currently under overwhelming stress due to centuries of widespread human activities and climate change.
Deforestation and land clearing for agricultural and farming purposes remain to be the biggest threats to animal and plant species across the world, reducing millions of hectares of natural habitats every year.
#3
Here's Twinzy, A Half-Sider Budgie, Half-Siders Are Budgies With A Condition Called "Chimerism" Which, In Genetics, Means That It's The Result Of Non-Identical Twins Fusing Together Early In Their Development To Become One!
Max 3 years ago
Fun fact, you can often tell the gender of the Budgie by the color surrounding the nose holes! If it is more blue (as shown in the pic) it's most likely a boy. If it's more pink it's most likely a girl, of course sometimes it's not always correct as sometimes there are little traces of the other color in the nose! And less common is a purple nose! If you aren't sure of the gender of your budgie, it's best to visit with a vet to be sure! Of course, treat all animals with care and have an amazing day!
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Beck 3 years ago
People can be chimeras too. I heard a story where the twin that died in embryo was the mother to the ladies babies. She had her kids taken away because the dna test said she was not the mom. It was her dead unborn twin sisters. It all got squared away but how scary is that?
BluEyedSeoulite 3 years ago
Yeah, she had to have a govt worker in the room with her for her next birth to prove she was the mom. Then they did a DNA test and it came back the same as the siblings. So evidently the twin became at least her ovaries
Load More Replies... Sleepflower 3 years ago
I love it when real life sounds like it can be nothing other than science fiction.
Jeff Mcelfresh 3 years ago
Can someone explain how this works, considering budgies hatch from eggs? I understand how it happens in animals like cats, but I don't see how it happens for egg-born animals. Is it like a twin-egg thing? I've seen those before (but usually with chickens)
#4
This Is An African Black Footed Cat. Despite Its Adorable Looks, It’s A Killing Machine. It’s Hunting Success Rate Is 60%, Compare That To A Lion’s 25%
#5
Bat Toes Are Specially Designed To Relax In A Locked Position. This Means That When Bats Are Clinging On To The Roof Of A Cave Or Tree, They Are Actually Relaxing Their Feet
It takes energy to release their grip and open up their little toes before taking off to fly in the night
Alexandra Davis 3 years ago
The same as sloths too. Which is why when a sloth sadly dies, you'll see it hanging from the tree upside down still.
Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
Well that's one of the saddest things I've heard in a while. (She said, having been just about to comment 'oh so that's why they stay hanging up even when they're dead').
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As the world continues its current trend of environmental degradation, we have driven another 1 million animal and plant species to the brink of extinction, all of which could disappear from the Earth within decades, according to the UN’s 2019 Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Service.
This devastating rate of extinction highlights the fact we’re in the midst of a sixth mass extinction event, and even more worryingly, it’s accelerating. Scientists note that without the human destruction of nature, this rate of loss would have taken thousands of years.
#6
The Australian Western Pygmy Possum Is Actually One Of The Largest Pygmy Possums In The World Despite Being No Larger Than A Typical Kiwi Fruit
DEW 3 years ago
It would be cruel to the animal but I want one just to carry around and every so often take ut and get a happy feeling. But I believe the happy feeling wouldn't be theirs.
Danish Susanne 3 years ago
And probably not yours for very long, but I understand your thought. Carry a picture. That might do it.
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Alex Bailey 3 years ago
"Oh my ears and whiskers" suits this little fella better than the white rabbit in Alice In Wonderland.
#7
Kodkods Are The Smallest Wild Felid In The Americas And Have The Smallest Distribution Of Any Cat In The Americas. They Occur Only In Central And Southern Chile, With Marginal Populations In Adjoining Areas Of Argentina
Ent Hugger 3 years ago
ok but why'd they have to go and make all these cute cats WILD... want each and every one as a pet but nooooo.....
Shyla Bouche 3 years ago
You should see Bouche at four in the morning. Wild doesn't begin to describe it.
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glowworm2 3 years ago
These guys are usually spotted like a leopard. This must be a tiny “panther” version.
Sonja Nita 3 years ago
Black ones are quite common - it belongs to the area
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tw 72 3 years ago
Me too but probably result in a trip to the hospital for stitches
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#8
The Resplendent Quetzal Is A Sacred Symbol In Mesoamerica And Guatemala's National Bird, Pictured On The Country's Flag. They Favor Eating Fruit In The Avocado Family, Eating Them Whole Before Regurgitating The Pits. Essentially Making Them The Avocado "Gardeners" Of Their Forest Habitats
They favor eating fruit in the avocado family, eating them whole before regurgitating the pits. Essentially making them the avocado "Gardeners" of their forest habitats
RafCo (he/him) 3 years ago
That long feather isn't there all year. And finding the discarded feathers is supposed to be very good luck. I hired a guide in Costa Rica to help us spot the birds, it was not the right season for the long feathers. He told us that he has been trying to find a discarded feather for 15 years. One day he took a Danish couple out for a hike, and ten minutes in the wife looks down and finds one. He has never hated anyone so much in his life. 😜 They are gorgeous birds, even without the tail feathers.
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KDav 3 years ago
If it can eat a whole avocado, I need a banana for scale on the size of this bird.
Lollipop Girl 3 years ago
It measures from 36 to 40 centimeters, so... more than 1 banana lol
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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
What a stunning creature! If your are fascinated by birds of paradise, I highly recommend the documentary “Attenborough’s Paradise Birds”.
Kenneth McCartney 3 years ago
Anything with David Attenborough is guaranteed to be truth, entertaining and knowledgeable.
Load More Replies... Rabbit Of ill Portent 3 years ago
This is one of the most beautiful birds I've ever seen in my life! The colors, that tail! 😍 Gorgeous
#9
Although It Takes Newborn Elephants Only A Few Hours To Master Standing And Walking, They Need 1 Year To Figure Out How To Use Their Trunks To Drink Water
In the meantime they will flop around as they try different techniques to control it
DEW 3 years ago
I love the elephant's!! When I was a kid we'd go to the circus and watch them bring the elephant's in in a line. I got to ride on one and I barely remember seeing it. But his skin and hair were so prickly. Fell almost like a broom. Now this was before people found out the abuse that wa sgoing on with elephant's and other circus animal's.
Jo 3 years ago
I actually love that. Baby elephants also suck on their trunks much like human babies will suck on their thumbs or a pacifier
Melissa 3 years ago
Omg everything I learn about elephants just makes me love them more
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Shyla Bouche 3 years ago
I wish you hadn't posted that. Do doo do doo do doo do doo do doo-o.
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Max Fox 3 years ago
EVidently, adult elephants tend to think humans are cute the same way that humans think that baby elephants are cute...
Kenneth McCartney 3 years ago
Hope you don't mind if I use "Noodle Nose"!
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Ruth Hempsey 3 years ago
Babies are beautiful. Watching them learn is endearing. Baby elephants love hugs. ❤
Danish Susanne 3 years ago
That is probably because they need to be able to follow the flock to keep safe, but only need to drink milk until it gets older.
There are currently at least 38,500 species under threat, and over 16,300 species believed to be endangered, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi, and plant species.
Based on only 28% of all assessed species, 41% of known endangered species are amphibians, 37% are sharks and rays, 33% are corals, 26% are mammals, and 14% are birds.
#10
The Maned Wolf Is The One Of Largest Canid In South America. This Species Is The Only Member Of Its Genus. Although Technically, It Is Not A Fox Or A Wolf. Its Long Legs Are Likely An Adaptation To The Tall Grasslands Of Its Native Habitat
CatFist 3 years ago
It just had them lengthened, now they go all the way up
Load More Replies... PleasantCrocodile 3 years ago
It lives in the cerrado biome of Brazil (a type of savannah) and is critically endangered. Here's to hoping we can get it's population back up! Beautiful animal.
ADHD raptor 3 years ago
They tried to put me on the cover of vogue... But my legs were toooo long~
#11
Fun Fact, You Can Rent Goats To Clear Brush Off Your Property. They Eat Everything, Including Poison Ivy, And It's Much More Eco Friendly Than Weed Killer
DEW 3 years ago
Just a quick note about weed killer. The neighbor's down the block all used to work in their yards...daily. They are all right next door house's. Each one of the women have gotten cancer. They used the weed killer that's on tv for a lawsuit if you used it and got cancer. They were horrible people but I don't like to see anyone with cancer. So please be careful..
harpling 3 years ago
Another benefit of goats: goats don't cause cancer! (As far as I know. I could be wrong...)
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Jill Hojnacki 3 years ago
They’ll leave the woody brambles, though. My brother got the bright idea of buying (not renting) goats to get rid of a large bramble bush in his yard. They ate everything green. He ended up with a lawn of mostly dirt, no ornamentals, no non-bramble bushes, and a large, ugly, bramble bush devoid of leaves. He ended up having to sell the goats, hire someone to remove the bush, and paying to reseed his lawn and replace his other plantings.
Scott Rackley 3 years ago
There's a guy in my town who rents his goats to municipalities to eat up the kudzu. It's about the only thing that works.
UKGrandad 3 years ago
There are also places that rent out ladybirds (ladybugs) to clear commercial greenhouses of aphid infestations. They just release thousands of ladybirds into the greenhouses and leave them for a few days before collecting them. They are voracious predators of aphids and will hunt out and eat every last one.
Viv Justviv 3 years ago
One of my favorite memories of my time living in Los Angeles is the day I got off the subway in downtown and was greeted by the sight of 30 or so goats happily munching away at an overgrown abandoned lot :)
#12
The Wild Iberian Lynx Population Has Increased Tenfold In The Last Two Decades, From 94 Individuals In 2002 To 1,111 Lynxes In 2021, A True Success Story Owing To Conservation Efforts And Public Awareness. Listed As "Endangered", The Lynx Lives In Fragmented Wilderness Areas In Spain And Portugal
PurpleUnicorn 3 years ago
I read recently much of the recovery is due to captive breeding programmes
Melissa 3 years ago
It's not a competition, they're both cuties. Give Bouche a kiss for me please!
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Peppy Piplup 3 years ago
Fun fact, the Pokémon Sprigatito and it's evolutions are based on an Iberian Lynx!
#13
Songbirds Like This Indigo Bunting Use The Stars To Navigate While Migrating. Studies Show That The Birds Especially Rely On The North Star, Ursa Major, And Cassiopeia
Tamra 3 years ago
Yes, these little guys are stunning to see. I had several to visit my feeders this summer, and I found myself literally holding my breath watching them. 😊
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In the US alone, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates there are currently over 1,300 endangered or threatened species.
#14
Platypuses/Platypi Are Extremely Affectionate, Also Have The Most Rem Sleep Of Any Animal (5.8-8 H/Day)
Tim Crowhurst 3 years ago
Make sure they're females. The males are venomous.
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Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
Yeah, the males have venomous spurs on their hind legs and apparently the pain is so excruciating it can kill you all by itself. (Woo, Australia).
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Rabbit Of ill Portent 3 years ago
God might have been hitting a bong when they made the platypus but they are so darn cute!
Yayheterogeneity 3 years ago
It's one of the most fascinating creatures. Full of surprises! That it's cuddly makes it even more amazing.
Kenneth McCartney 3 years ago
If they have the most rem sleep then they are deep dreamers. I want to reincarnate as a platypus, please.
#15
The Olinguito (Bassaricyon Neblina) Made Global Headlines When Scientists Announced Its Discovery In 2013, A Notable Event As This Was The First Carnivore Described In The Western Hemisphere Since The 1970s. It Is Native To The Forests Of Colombia And Ecuador. This Is A Photo Of A Baby Olinguito
Lollipop Girl 3 years ago
I loove olinguitos!! I specially love how their names end with "ito", a suffix that means "small" or "little" in a loving way. Cute af!!
Cheeky chicken 3 years ago
Dear Humanity we have found a new type of animal. This is an extremely rare and precious gift DO Not F**k This Up
#16
Blue-Footed Boobies Have Bright Blue Feet Due To Their Diet, And The Level Of Brightness Shows How Healthy The Bird Is To Their Mate!
KombatBunni 3 years ago
Wow, BP didn’t censor boobies for a change.. And that colour is so bright!
#17
The Indian Giant Squirrel Can Grow To A Full Length Of Over A Metre
Anyone-for-tea? 3 years ago
It’s so cute!! I feel like if I drew this people would think I made the colours up!
tw 72 3 years ago
Pup: "SQUIRRE...Holy smokes, Linda, look at the SIZE of that thing!"
Load More Replies... David Brown 3 years ago
Never seen a rainbow squirrel before. I swear it almost looks photoshopped.
According to a 2020 analysis published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists have identified 515 species with populations below 1,000, and about half of these had fewer than 250 individuals remaining.
#18
Black-Footed Ferrets Are Among The Most Endangered And Rarest Mammals Native To North America. In Fact, The Species Was Declared Extinct In 1979, However, In 1981 A Residual Wild Population Was Discovered In Wyoming. This Ferret, Born In 2020, Was The First Ever U.S. Endangered Animal To Be Cloned
patricia patricia 3 years ago
First we destroy nature and decimate the populations, and then we spend millions to re-create nearly extinct species, while we go on destroying their habitats. We humans are a mad species!
PleasantCrocodile 3 years ago
I'm curious whether their becoming so endangered has any connection to them being collected from the wild for domestic breeding. I know that is happening with a lot of parrots and reptiles in Brazil.
g90814 3 years ago
No, they became endangered because humans were killing off all the prairie dogs, their normal prey.
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tHeBoRdEsTpAnDa 3 years ago
In the UK, it's legal to have ferrets as pets, and I definitely want one in the future
Becky Samuel 3 years ago
Ferrets are fantastic pets. They do need a lot of stimulation as they are busy and inquisitive animals and suffer terribly from boredom.
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Justin Rogers 3 years ago
Ferrets are the best! Everyone should have one or 11. Hard to have a bad day with a Ferret and so many need rescued
#19
Bat-Eared Foxes Sleep Mostly During The Day In Their Burrows And Emerge At Dusk To Feed Mainly On Termites And Other Insects. As You Can Guess, They Have An Incredible Sense Of Hearing
DEW 3 years ago
He's so cute! He looks so soft. I've never seen one. Glad to learn about these animals and they exist.
Foxes forever! 3 years ago
They are also one of the few animals that will adopt other pups when there family doesn’t make it or they are lost
tHeBoRdEsTpAnDa 3 years ago
Haha, bat-eared foxes and fennec foxes are possibly my favourite animals
#20
Gray Wolves Eating Blueberries; Wolves Actually Covet Berries And Other Fruits, During Their Growing Seasons Berries Can Make Up 80% Of Wolf Packs' Diet
TotallyNOTaFox 3 years ago (edited)
It's still not common knowledge that wolves and dogs are omnivores
harpling 3 years ago
I used to have a dog who would do backflips for blueberries!
Load More Replies... Doctor Strange 3 years ago
If you like wolves, please check out Howling Woods Farm. If you can make it out there, for thirty bucks you can spend an hour playing with the wolves. If you can't, consider donating. They are a non profit and all money goes to the care of the animals. Many of which have been rescued and would have been killed in other states.
DEW 3 years ago
I swear I saw two white wolves walking down the street at 4 in the morning. Told my mom and she laugh's and says I saw coyote's. These things were pure white and as I turned and saw them and my dog started barking. The one in the street ran to the other one. No collar's and they were completely silent. I don't carry my phone around so I didn't get a picture.
Erica Cochrane 3 years ago
my dog loves blueberries. we have a tiny blueberry plant in the garden and each year we get zero berries because as soon as they are ripe the dog eats them :P
Jeffrey Diehl 3 years ago
Goes great with the mice and voles that make up the rest of the pack's diet..
#21
The Little Hands On These Cuties Are Their Pelvic Fins Which Form Suction Disks. The Suction Disks Are Used To Strongly Attach Themselves To Rocks And Other Objects
BOTW PANDA 3 years ago
Guys if you really like fish I have some great YOutube channels to recommend to you: Bass Fishing Productions and Luke's Goldies. (Please don't downvote, just mentioning some great channels)
There are also 388 species of land vertebrates with populations under 5,000 individuals, 84% of them live in the same regions as the species with populations under 1,000, creating conditions for a domino effect where close ecological interactions of species on the brink tend to move other species towards extinction.
#22
The Blue Fairy Penguin Is Indigenous To The Southern Coastlines Of Australia And New Zealand. They Are The Smallest Species Of Penguin In The World
Amanda Rose 3 years ago (edited)
This is from a video that shows that penguin make a sound akin to a giggle when tickled! It's so funny! I believe his name is Cookie if I remember correctly.
Just a ray of f'ing sunshine 3 years ago
I just watched the video. 12/10 I highly recommend it! Too cute!
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David A Paterson 3 years ago
Officially 'little penguin', sometimes called 'blue penguin' or 'fairy penguin'. They make an enormous range of sounds at night. You could probably identify which penguin is which in a colony of several hundred individuals just by the sound. One of the loudest sounds is a braying sound like a donkey. A must visit in Australia is the Phillip Island penguin parade near Melbourne.
Tracy Sellars 3 years ago
If you ever make it to Phillip Island do the tour that takes you to the beach away from everybody. It is a bit more expensive, but so worth it. Sitting on the beach and having the walk by so close to you is adorable.
Marek Čtrnáct 3 years ago
I was there! They come from the sea when the sun sets, like office workers going home after a day of work.
Load More Replies... Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
I saw one swimming in Sydney Harbour near Luna Park once! It was adorable.
doubledutch 3 years ago
These lol guys are so shy and sweet. I hated seeing them at the Auckland zoo, they did not seem happy with having hundreds of people come into their homes and point at them every day. Made me very sad. We unknowingly camped near a nest one year for NYE in the South Island, and when I heard their precious little noises (they sound like they're talking to each other!) from the tent at night I cried, thinking they must be so scared and confused. They're just little babies!
#23
This Is A Baby Giraffe, Giraffes Are The Tallest Mammals On The Planet. Baby Giraffes Usually Will Be Able To Stand And Walk Within 5 Hours Of Being Born. They Stand Most Of Their Life And Need Very Little Sleep. Plus They Have The Most Adorable Babies
Random Horse Nose 3 years ago
I heard that they have to fall because it activates something in thir bodies. Idk if its true or not tho but it sounds painful lol.
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Andrewsarchus42 3 years ago
At their lowest point, there were only 7 black footed ferrets left. Now, there are about 300 in the wild and over 200 in captivity!
#24
The Appaloosa Is An American Horse Breed Known For Its Distinctive And Colorful Leopard Complex-Spotted Coat. Each Horse's Color Pattern Is Genetically The Result Of Various Overlay Patterns On One Of Several Recognized Base Coat Colors. This Particular Appaloosa Is Sporting A Peacock-Leopard Coat
Persephone 3 years ago (edited)
Beautiful. And our government tried to kill them all in order to crush native spirits many years ago...
David Gripon 3 years ago
Looks like someone splashed bleach on his coat as they were putting it in the washer.
#25
This Is The Astounding ‘Babysitter’ Bone Bed Containing Multiple, Exceptionally Preserved Baby Psittacosaurus Dinosaurs
What was most astonishing was that the larger animal wasn't sexually mature, meaning it wasn't the parent, suggesting communal child-rearing behavior, hence the find's name
Minath 3 years ago
Meerkats also have babysitters, only the matriarch gives birth but the lower ranking older siblings will babysit while the mob go out to hunt.
QibliOfTheSandWings 3 years ago
You said "the mob" and I immediately began to imagine a mafia interrogation scene, but it's meerkats
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Marek Čtrnáct 3 years ago
This is terrible, though. Despite the babysitter's best effort, everyone freaking died!
DEW 3 years ago
It's like in some cultures they take turns minding and\or taking care of the kid's. So if one mom is washing the clothes another mom will nurse her baby and her own. I've seen them with three or four babies at a time. My mom said my grandma would take my uncle to her step mom who had a baby and she would nurse my uncle and her own daughter.
Rumina Io 3 years ago
It takes a village to raise a child is a phrase for a reason :)
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Wesley Stewart 3 years ago
Fun fact: Psittacosaurus is one of the ancestors of ceratopsids like Triceratops, so some paleontologists have hypothesized that the quills seen on Psitaccosaurus could have been on some Trikes! They also could have been omnivores, with how sharp their beaks were!
Lady of the Mountains 3 years ago
Geese are the same, "teenager" goose look after the little ones while parents hunt
Cheryl Carter 3 years ago
How do we know that it wasn't sexually mature? Do we know the age that it is ready to be a mom?
As forests are home to more than 80% of all terrestrial species of animals, plants, and insects, it is crucial we halt and reverse deforestation if we want to restore and protect the world's animal and plant species.
Illicit poaching and wildlife trafficking remain huge threats to biodiversity and animal species to this day, with nearly 7,000 species of animals and plants reported in illegal trade involving 120 countries. While far stricter enforcement and conservation efforts have already helped many historically poached species to recover, we must continue these efforts to save the critters we see in the pictures.
#26
The Tufted Coquette Is A Hummingbird That Breeds In Eastern Venezuela, Trinidad, Guiana, And Northern Brazil. The Male, Pictured Here, Has A Rufous Head Crest And A Coppery Green Back With A Whitish Rump Band That Is Prominent In Flight. Tufted Coquettes Are Known For Being Quite Approachable
Aisling Raye 3 years ago
What a cute little man! I have 3 very busy hummingbird feeders on my property and would gladly welcome him and his friends if they ever want to visit Southern California
Lily from England 3 years ago
This is my sister, when I call her my baby sister, because she’s younger. 😂
Kenneth McCartney 3 years ago (edited)
We have two feeders and would welcome them to northern California! Edit: Sorry, Lily, was meant for Aisling. Safe day to you both!
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In Most Deer Species, Only The Males Grow Antlers. For Reindeer, Both The Males And Females Grow Them. A Female Reindeer Begins Growing Antlers In May And Keeps Them All The Way Until After The Winter Birthing Season To Protect Their Young From Predators (Perfect Mother's Day Fact)
Lady of the Mountains 3 years ago
Males don't have antlers in winter, all of santas reindeer are girls
Andrewsarchus42 3 years ago
The males lose their antlers in the winter, but the females do not! Hence the reason why people say that Santa’s reindeers are female, because they are almost always shown with antlers in the wintertime.
Fraxinus excelsior 3 years ago
Perhaps the lead reindeers name was Rudolphina, but it was a bit of a mouth full in the song?
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The Rusty-Spotted Cat Is The Smallest Wild Cat In Asia, And It Competes With The Black-Footed Cat Of Africa For The Title Of 'World's Smallest Wild Cat'. Adult Rusty-Spotted Cats Weigh Up To 1.6kg/3.5lbs. They Are Native To Nepal, India And Sri Lanka, And They Are Listed As 'Near Threatened'
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The Male Of The Purple-Gold Jumping Spider (Irura Bidenticulata) Is Recognized By Its Striking, Shiny Magenta-Gold Patterned Body. It Was Discovered In 2011 In Southeast Asia. The Purple-Gold Jumping Spider Typically Measures 5–6 Mm. It Is Not Considered Harmful To Humans
BlackestDawn 3 years ago
Technical correction: As written they claim it's 5-6 megameters (5000-6000 kilometers or 3106-3728 miles) in size when I'm sure they meant to write millimeters (mm). Just a slight difference in scale.
TotallyNOTaFox 3 years ago
I think we would have spotted it earlier with that size ^^
Load More Replies... Jaaawn 3 years ago
Looks like those halloween chocolate spiders in the fancy foil (with cardboard legs)
SR 3 years ago
Wow, that brought back memories! I also remember the ladybug version.
Load More Replies... Anyone-for-tea? 3 years ago
Oof, I thought aw look at that so pretty, yeah I saw those legs and scrolled so fast 🙈
Norm Gilmore 3 years ago
I have a don't annoy me and I wont annoy you attitude to spiders but jumping spiders just make me go awww..🥰
#30
Desert Rain Frogs Live In Clusters (Also Called Armies), Are Near Threatened Species As Of 2016, And Love Burrowing!
DEW 3 years ago (edited)
Oh my I'm so in love with frog's. Someone years ago told me that my spirit animal is a frog. I said well that's good because I love frog's!!! I have a hard time watching shows where they catch frog's for their legs.
Potato 3 years ago
I'm just very curious about the apostrophe situation here. You made frogs possessive but not shows and legs.
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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
Just wait until you hear the adorable noise these little guys make. There are several videos of them on YouTube and they all sound like dog squeaky toys.
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Bohemian Waxwings Have An Uncanny Ability To Find Fruit Nearly Everywhere, Almost Like They Have A Gps Tracker For Berries. Flocks Sometimes Turn Up In Desert Areas, Find An Isolated Shrub, Devour Its Fruit In Minutes, And Move On
Lazy PANda (she/they) 3 years ago
We have a berry bush in our yard, and the waxwings always come after the first frost when the berries start fermenting, and then get drunk on them and smack into our house :/
duskii_smilez 3 years ago
Though I’ve never seen a Bohemian Waxwings, Cedars are common in my area.
RafCo (he/him) 3 years ago
I think they have a slightly more northern range. I only ever see the Cedar Waxwings in my area too. But both birds are gorgeous.
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setsuriseikou 3 years ago
These cuties visit my hometown in Siberia every year in late winter and early spring. Only move in flocks and are considerably fluffier than in the photo. Occupy every rowan tree in the city, leaving a carnage of disemboweled berries on the snow.
#32
Researchers At The Tel Aviv University Found Out That Bat Squeaks Are Not Random. They Actually Argue With Each Other. They Even Use Different To Es Of Voice While "Talking" To Different Individuals
#33
A Black Heron Using Its Wings Like An Umbrella, Creating Shade To Attract Fish, A Behavior Known As Canopy Feeding
#34
While Donkeys May Have A Notorious Reputation For Being Stubborn, They Are Actually Quite Fearless Dealing With Predators As Well As Intelligent, Playful And Curious
When this donkey in Arkansas received presents a few days ago, his owner reported he "always gets so excited when he gets a new one"
Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
I saw some hilarious footage once of a drunk idiot deciding to hop into a donkey's pen and mess around with the animal. It gave a whole new meaning to the term "a*s kicking", that's for sure.
Xenia Harley 3 years ago
My friend had a series of photos of a donkey attacking a mountain lion! (They were not his, but he had them up in the stable.) Donkeys will attack to kill!
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Donkeys are wonderful and great guardians of other animals! The "stubborn" concept comes from them refusing a request from humans that they deem dangerous or foolish, bc they do in fact, plan ahead.
Ruth Hempsey 3 years ago
Often used as guard donkeys too. I've watched videos of them guarding flocks and seeing off mischievous dogs or other dodgy critters. They are not appreciated enough. 🤗
Danish Susanne 3 years ago
I heard someone who had worked with donkeys horses and mules said, that you train a horse, but you educate a donkey.
Jessica J. 3 years ago
There is a herd of Scottish Cattle near my house, and they keep a donkey in with them, to keep the coyotes from getting the calves. They are vicious. Sometimes you hear the coyotes, then you hear the donkey, like it is warning them before they even try.
#35
Costasiella Kuroshimae (Leaf Sheep) Are Capable Of A Chemical Process Called Kleptoplasty, In Which They Retain The Chloroplasts From The Algae They Feed On. Absorbing The Chloroplasts From Algae Then Enables Them To Indirectly Perform Photosynthesis
tuzdayschild 3 years ago
I wish I could do that. Eat a few greens, then no meal prepping for days.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
I love sea slugs-- they are fascinating creatures and look like something from a Miyazaki movie.
#36
The Black Tear Lines Under A Cheetah’s Eyes Protect Them From Glare And Strong Sunlight
Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
Similar to the kohl makeup Ancient Egyptians wore around their eyes, and for the same reason!
Lazy PANda (she/they) 3 years ago
Or the black makeup that football (American) players wear
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Reinaldo Fuentes 3 years ago
Cheetahs evolved out of the Puma lineage in Africa when Puma were much more widespread than the Americas. In a completely separate event, very cheetah-like animals evolved out of the Puma lineage again, this time in North America. And it happened twice there, with at least two cheetah-like Pumas evolving. It's as though cheetah-ness is a little trick Pumas keep in their back pocket just in case.
Roberto Durante 3 years ago
love cheetah's, they can run till 120 km/h for a short time to catch their proie
Aussie Atheist 3 years ago
I don’t know about this! Myth Busters busted the black that humans put under their eyes during sports games to reduce glare. Lol
#37
The Pink Fairy Armadillo Is The Smallest Species Of Its Kind. They Can Be Found In Central Argentina Amongst Sandy Plains And Dunes
*screeches in Ǝ⅁Ɐꓤ* 3 years ago
Awwwwwwwww fairy armadillo and fairy penguin? How could this get any better?
Sophie Dorothea Hill 3 years ago
It's like a woodlouse if it was pink and slightly fuzzy. Except it doesn't make my skin crawl; no shade on woodlice, but I just can't. They get so big *shudder*
#38
Owls Cannot Move Their Eyes, Only Their Heads
Nurichwersonst 3 years ago
This owl looks like me when my alarm goes off at monday morning... 😅
Jeffrey Diehl 3 years ago (edited)
And have cylindrical eyes. All the better to see things with. Owls are the coolest raptors.
Brian Droste 3 years ago
I found that out a short time ago taking a quiz. Just wondering is that why they turn their heads so they can see what is all around them.
#39
The Giant Wood Moth Is One Of The Largest Moth Species In The World. According To The Australian Museum, Adult Females Are About Twice As Large As Males, Can Weigh Up To 30 Grams, And Have A Wingspan Of Up To 25 Centimeters. They Live In The Forests Of Australia And New Zealand
tHeBoRdEsTpAnDa 3 years ago
`The way we treat moths vs the way we treat butterflies is the prime example of pretty privilege`
Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
Look at this moth... and then try and imagine what manner of spider would be able to catch and eat it. And whether it has anything to do with Uncle Frankie's strange disappearance.
tw 72 3 years ago
These are big enough that when they fly, their wings probably make that helicopter "whoop whoop" sound.
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Geoffrey Scott 3 years ago
Well, of COURSE a largest living species is in Australia ( Ex..Huntsman spider)
Littlemiss 3 years ago
I remember seeing the empor gum moths out in the bush, they're scary if you're not used to seeing them. They would hang out near the long drops in the school camp. They are absolutely beautiful, but huge!
#40
Rats Enjoy Being Groomed, And It's Actually Good For Them. It Releases Endorphins And Oxytocin, Promoting Happiness And Social Bonding. It Reduces Stress And Promotes Good Health. Research Found That Rats That Were Groomed More As Babies Were Calmer, Braver And Had Better Immune Systems
Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
You've never seen a more contented creature than a rat being groomed by a friend. They make the most adorable sleepy squeaking noises, and often as not fall asleep all snuggled together afterwards!
Rabbit Of ill Portent 3 years ago
I don't know why people hate rats so much, they're so sweet!
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doubledutch 3 years ago
My boys love strokes and even ask for more (by reaching their head toward my hand when I pull away) when they're really in the mood! Super contented rats grind their teeth together (bruxing), so you know they like it! On special occasions my boys 'boggle'...look up rat boggling if it interests you...has to be seen to be believed! My rats hang out on my shoulder, grooming themselves or sleeping while I play video games. They are the most affectionate creatures ever and they melt my heart every day...they just love being near me 😍
TwirlyGirly 3 years ago
I've heard rats make good pets. But they only live 2-4 years. I've had a hard enough time saying goodbye to my cats (most of whom have lived to 18) - I can't imagine how painful it would be to lose a beloved pet after just 3 years.
Jessica J. 3 years ago
Pretty sure this happens to all animals that are groomed...except, ya know, dogs, who act like they are being tortured.
rodger coghlan 3 years ago
Baby rats love being tickled and laugh in a pitch so high that they needed bat-recorders to hear the sounds
#41
Tragulus Kanchil, The Lesser Malay Chevrotain (Mouse Deer). The Smallest Known Hooved Mammal In The World
#42
Asian Elephants Are Much Fuzzier Than African Elephants And Are Actually More Closely Related To Extinct Woolly Mammoths. Babies Are Often Born With A Full Head Of Hair, Which Usually Thins Out As They Age
#43
Young Malayan Tapirs Have Brown Hair With White Irregular Stripes And Spots, A Pattern That Enables Them To Hide Effectively In The Dappled Light Of The Forest. They Take On Adult Coloration 4 To 7 Months After Birth
This young Malayan tapir is at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, WA
#44
A Female Red Panda Was Recorded To Have Eaten 20,000 Bamboo Leaves In One Day! Red Pandas Need To Eat So Much Bamboo Because They Can Only Digest About 24% Of The Bamboo They Consume
Max Fox 3 years ago
If you have never seen a photo of a red panda being "threatening", do so now.
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Capybaras Are Highly Social, And Can Be In Groups As Large As 100 Members!
Just a ray of f'ing sunshine 3 years ago
Here in America, it would be a definite improvement!
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#46
The Fossa Is Madagascar's Top Predator. It Is The Only Animal That Hunts The Island's Lemurs, Able To Move Swiftly Through The Trees
Unlike most animals, it isn't active at a set time, making it cathemeral - it wakes and sleeps whenever it feels like it
Dodomaster Lord of chickens 3 years ago
Most animals are, we just got fat
Load More Replies... PleasantCrocodile 3 years ago
My mind short-circuited trying to figure out what animal he looks like. A cat? A bear? A weasel?
#47
The Spectacled Bear Is The Last Remaining Member Of The Ursidae Subfamily Tremarctinae, Also Known As The Short Face Bears (Photo Credit: Anna Giulia On Instagram)
kybourbonpearls 3 years ago
This is the one that I would die trying to cuddle. Look at that sweet wittle face and it's little toes!!
#48
Japanese Honey Bees (Apis Cerana Japonica) Have A Unique Defense Against Raiding “Murder Hornets”. They Mob The Intruder And Vibrate So Intensely That They Boil The Hornet Alive
Hilary Mol 3 years ago
Wait. Can someone who understands science explain to me how vibration = boil? My knowledge of murder hornets is limited to "Avoid, avoid, avoid, run like hell."
Jack 3 years ago
Rub your hands together really fast and notice the heat you just created. The movement and friction cause that. Also, think of people who rub two sticks together to start a fire. Like that.
Load More Replies... Shelli Aderman 3 years ago
First video is a murder hornet literally murdering an ENTIRE bee hive. Second is another hive saying, NOT TODAY, MF! 💕 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-gAVlh-7WZM https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EOPSanKLqjM
#49
Asian Elephants Will Gestate Young For 18 To 22 Months. Meaning They Have One Of The Longest Pregnancy Of Any Land Animal, Only Rivaled By African Elephants. They Typically Only Have One Calf, But For A Female At The Rosamond Gifford Zoo In New York, She Was Carrying Double The Cuteness!
Shelli Aderman 3 years ago
And poor mama looks TIRED AF! 💕 (also assuming that twins were the result of IVF, and not, necessarily, made the “OG” way… {poor lass!})
Jill Hojnacki 3 years ago
Elephants in captivity are, for safety reasons and logistics, artificially inseminated, but I know of (and can find) no cases of IVF ever having been used. Among other things, IVF would require sedation, which is something you want to avoid. Approximately 1% of elephant births result in twins. It’s rare, but natural. (I was present for an AI procedure and worked in the education department at a zoo. Educating the public about Elephants was one of my specialties.)
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#50
The Common Fruit-Piercing Moth May Be One Of The Major Fruit Pests Of The World, But Its Caterpillar Looks Like The Cosmos Itself
#51
The Great Eared Nightjar Is The Largest Species In The Family In Terms Of Length, Which Can Range From 31 To 41 Cm., Making It The Second Heaviest Species In The Family After The Nacunda Nighthawk
Dodomaster Lord of chickens 3 years ago
It kinda looks to be mimicking a diamond back rattlesnake
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The Andean Mountain Cat Is Known To Live At High Elevations: 1,800 M (5,900 Ft) In The Southern Andes To Over 4,000 M (13,000 Ft) In Chile, Bolivia And Central Peru. It Has Ashy-Gray Fur, A Grey Head And Somewhat Rounded Ears. The Cat Is Listed As Endangered; Less Than 1500 Are Thought To Exist
#53
Aardwolf In The Cincinnati Zoo. It's The World's Smallest Hyena And Feeds Exclusively On Insects, And Actively Detests Meat Unless Softened Or Well Cooked
#54
The Armadillo Girdled Lizard Gets Its Common Name From Its Unique Defensive Behavior; It Will Grab Its Tail In Its Mouth And Curl Up Into A Ball, Protected By Thick Scales And Spikes Along Its Back And Tail. Its Genus Name 'Ouroborus' Comes From The Mythical Serpent That Eats Its Own Tail
Wesley Stewart 3 years ago
Armadillo Girdled Lizard is a funny way to spell Sweet Friggin Dragon.
Phobrek Taz 3 years ago
It evolved this behavior in anticipation of posing for pics to be used in internet memes.
#55
Pallas Cat Females Generally Give Birth To A Litter Of 2 To 6 Kittens Between The End Of April And Late May. The Newborn Kittens' Fur Is Fuzzy, And Their Eyes Are Closed Until The Age Of About 2 Weeks. These 6 Kittens Were Born At The Novosibirsk Zoo On 6/6/2022. They Are 7 Weeks Old
setsuriseikou 3 years ago
Google Novosibirsk Zoo Pallas Cat and you'll see the little ones have that very same facial expression! The species is called Otocolobus manul, literally "round-eared manul", with "manul" being the Pallas's cat's name in the Kyrgyz language, but I think something like "disapprovicus manul" would suit them better.
#56
Young Hedgehogs Have To Learn How To Fully "Ball Up" As They Grow, It Isn't An Immediate Process But An Important Step In Their Development
#57
There Are More Than 530 Species Of Flowering Plants That Rely On Bats As Either Their Major Or Exclusive Pollinators
Jill Hojnacki 3 years ago
Including agave. So, if you like tequila, you’d better take care of the bats.
#58
When There’s A Threat Nearby, Baby Gharials Crawl Onto The Back Of A Large Parent That’s Designated As The “Guardian.” These Endangered Crocodiles Nest In Communities And The Guardians Are Like Babysitters, Overseeing Dozens Of Hatchlings
Wesley Stewart 3 years ago
The cacophony of "MOM!" coming from them is scary and probably deafening to the mom.
Just a ray of f'ing sunshine 3 years ago
Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom!
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Crocodilians are more closely related to dinosaurs than they are to other reptiles. So an alligator is more closely related to a turkey than to a lizard. Considering that crocodilians lay their eggs in nests and care for their young, at least in the most basic way, that is not that surprising. They also have four-chambered hearts like birds, while snakes and lizards have three chambered hearts.
Nathan Pogorzala 3 years ago
Like that dinosaur babysitter. Part of some sort of "babysitter's club".
#59
The Shell Of A Turtle Is Not An Exoskeleton, As Some People Mistakenly Assert. The Shell Is A Modified Ribcage And Part Of The Vertebral Column. It Cannot Be "Taken Off" (As Cartoons Would Lead Us To Believe) Anymore Than You Could "Take Off" Your Spine And Ribs
BlackestDawn 3 years ago
It also has a "coating" of skin with blood vessels and other supportive tissues/systems. My dad found that out the hard way when he attempted to drill a hole in the shell for attaching a leash (my sister had one years ago). He stopped though as soon as he saw blood coming.
#60
Red Fox Eat Fruit And Vegetables, Such As Apples, Pears, Carrots, Squash, And Berries
harpling 3 years ago
No carrots to be seen here, just a fox expressing its disdain by sticking out its tongue.... its exceptionally long, orange tongue.
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#61
When Two Galapagos Tortoises Fighting, Physical Contact Is Rare, They Extending Their Neck To Intimidate Their Opponent. The Tortoise Have Higher Head Position Win The Battle
David A Paterson 3 years ago
"The Tortoise with Higher Head Position Wins The Battle". I've noticed this in several tall species, including emus and humans.
RedMarbles 3 years ago
I wonder if any of them try to use higher ground to appear taller. Looks to me like the one on the left may be the shorter one but is on higher ground.
#62
The Male Cardinal Will Feed The Female Cardinal When They Are Courting, And Again When The Female Is Incubating The Nest And Can't Forage For Herself. The Female Will Request Food Similar To That Of A Baby Bird By Opening Her Beak And Fluttering Her Wings
DuchessDegu 3 years ago
Lots of birds have this behaviour, I've seen my house sparrow females doing the same
#63
European Bee Eaters Are Richly Colored Birds Native To Europe, Western Asia And Africa. They Usually Live In Colonies And Prefer To Have Close Contact With Each Other, Often Huddling Together On A Common Perch In Groups Like This For Comfort And Warmth
Beck 3 years ago
It took me way too long to NOT see a fluffy caterpillar.
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Samantha Mannion 3 years ago
I actually thought it was a caterpillar for a second until I finished reading lol
#64
Hippos Were Thought To ‘Sweat Blood’. A Thick Red Substance Containing Hipposudoric Acid, Which Is Red, And Norhipposudoric Acid, Which Is Orange Oozes From Glands Over Its Skin Helping To Control Body Temperature , And Acting As A Sunscreen And Antibiotic
Chich 3 years ago (edited)
and they have absolutley no sense of humour. They will stomp you into the ground just 'cuz.
KWilly 3 years ago
Yeah, even if this is with a telephoto lens, this person seems to be entirely too close. I am comfortable looking at long, long distance. Like the wild to my couch kinda distance.....
Load More Replies... Nurichwersonst 3 years ago
This is why their milk seems to be pink... its white with red hippo-sweat. 🤭
#65
Hedgehogs Have Gestational Periods Ranging From 35 To 58 Days, Depending On The Species, And They Typically Have From 3 To 6 Babies, Called Hoglets
This hedgehog mom walks slowly enough to make sure her 7 hoglets are able to keep up with her
AndThenICommented 3 years ago
We used to have one in the garden (NZ). We’d leave him treats and kept a few shrubs, in an already dense garden, a bit overgrown for him
#66
The Brazilian Porcupine Has A Prehensile Tail To Help It Climb Trees And A Rather Plump Nose To Help It Find Food In Its Native South American Habitats. Females Give Birth To A Single Porcupette In The Spring. At The Cincinnati Zoo, A Porcupette Named Rico Is Seen Here Munching On Corn On The Cob
Jill Hojnacki 3 years ago
I loved taking the prehensile tailed porcupine at the zoo out to meet people. He liked it, too. It meant he got peanuts. He loved peanuts. An unexpected benefit of working with him? Getting an injection is no longer a big deal, at all. (They can’t help it. Those quills are designed to detach. If you brush up against them the wrong way, you’re getting stuck.)
foxgirl158 3 years ago
I LOVE Rico!! He makes the cutest lil noises when he eats corn on the cob 😍
#67
Polar Bears Are Born With Pink Tongues, Which After A Few Months Turn A Darker Blue/Black Color. (Photo Credit: Rick Little - Instagram)
Jill Hojnacki 3 years ago
Additionally, a polar bear’s skin is black and their hair is clear - not white. The clear shafts act like tiny magnifying glasses concentrating heat from the sun, which the black skin absorbs to keep them warm. It’s so efficient they give off almost no heat signature. It also makes them prone to overheating.
#68
Bats Are Too Small And Their Hearts Are Too Powerful For Blood To Pool In Their Heads While Hanging Upside Down
Rabbit Of ill Portent 3 years ago
I actually never thought of this, the blood rushing to their heads bit
#69
The Diamondback Terrapin Inhabits Brackish Tidal Areas Along The Eastern Us, From Cape Cod To The Florida Keys, And Bermuda. The Shell Can Vary In Color, Sometimes Quite Ornately, And Its Skin Often Has A Pattern Of Black Markings Or Spots. There Are Seven Known Subspecies Of Diamondback Terrapin
censorshipsucks 3 years ago
terrapin; has clawed feet. Turtle is oceangoing with fins. Terrapin is riverine with clawed flattened feet. Tortoise is land-only with elephant-like feet.
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#70
Honduran White Bats Nest In Heliconia Plant Leaves, By Building Upside-Down V-Shaped ‘Tents’
#71
Dogs Notice When Computer Animations Violate Newton’s Laws Of Physics. This Doesn’t Mean Dogs Necessarily Understand Physics, With Its Complex Calculations. But It Does Suggest That Dogs Have An Implicit Understanding Of Their Physical Environment
indiecognition 3 years ago
Maybe they don't mean to eat our science homework, and are just trying to fix the mistakes
harpling 3 years ago
Any time I leave my work laptop open when I leave the room, my dog fixes all the translation errors and corrects my formatting. I can never catch her at it, but I know it's her. It can't be the turtle; he's much more of a numbers guy.
Load More Replies... RedMarbles 3 years ago
Reminds me of our dog losing his mind when I showed him a magic disappearing egg trick.
#72
Wallace's Flying Frog, Also Known As The Gliding Frog, Has Adapted Membranes Between Its Long Toes. It Uses These Membranes, By Splaying Out Its Toes, To Glide From Tree To Tree Or To The Ground - Sometimes Covering Distances Of 50 Feet (Over 15 Metres) Or More
#73
This Is A Brown Long-Eared Bat Pup (Plecotus Auritus). When Fully Grown, They Use Those Large Ears To The Locate Insects It Feeds On. They Are Found Throughout Europe And Will Sometimes Roost In Human Structures, Such As Bridges And Buildings
Brandie Litchfield 3 years ago
He's got that ultimate peace look of a stoned hippy at a sit-in. He's missing his love beads, little round purple glasses and long hair topped with a beret. Lol he looks like my spirit animal
#74
The Greater Honeyguide (Indicator Indicator) Is A Bird That Guides Both People And Honey Badgers To Bee Hives. It Approaches, Makes Distinct Calls, And Flutters In The Direction Of The Beehive. It Will Do So Until It's Followed And The Hive Is Cracked Open So It Can Eat The Beeswax
RedMarbles 3 years ago
I think this is the bird that allegedly holds a grudge too. If you don't share, it's said they'll lead you to a predator. 😅
#75
Channel Island Foxes Are A Dwarfed Species That Inhabits Six Of California’s Channel Islands And Is Derived From The Mainland Gray Fox
#76
The Tropical Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes Hemsleyana) Attracts Bats By Reflecting Their Echolocation Cries. It Serves As A Shelter For Bats - They Crawl Inside In The Morning, Sleep There During The Day, And Leave At Night. In Return For Shelter, The Bats Poop Into The Plant, Providing It With Nitrogen
CatFist 3 years ago
You can if you're healthy enough to be a poo donor for foecal transplants (sadly I am not)!
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possessedcat101 3 years ago
Bats poop when they sleep? But they poop a lot, so it's not much of a surprise.
#77
Devil Rays Or Flying Mobulas Are Known For Breaching The Water's Surface, Sometimes Exhibiting Aerial Acrobatic Displays, Even Flips, That End In Big Splashes. Marine Biologists Aren't Exactly Sure Why They Engage In Such Behavior
The Deez 3 years ago
I mean, if a honeybee will roll a wooden bead for fun, I think it's entirely possible that devil rays do THIS for fun!
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#78
Newborn Sandgrouse Chicks Are Covered With Thick, Highly-Camouflaged Down That Matches Their Surroundings And Leave The Nest Soon After Hatching. Since They Are Precocial, The Parents Do Not Provide Them With Any Food, However, The Chicks Learn, With Parental Guidance, What Is And Is Not Edible
CatFist 3 years ago
"So you see, Timmy? That red berry is making your sister froth at the mouth and convulse. So don't eat that one." "Thanks mum..."
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The Long-Eared Jerboa Has Ears That Are Two-Thirds As Long As Its Body
#80
The Male Cardinal Fiercely Defends Its Breeding Territory From Other Males. When A Male Sees Its Reflection In Glass Surfaces, It Frequently Will Spend Hours Fighting The Imaginary Intruder
Balso Steele 3 years ago
If you ever see one attacking your car door mirror in the driveway, cover the mirror when you're home. They're so stupid about it, they'll spend hours/day attacking & in just 1 season will ruin the paint from poop & claw scratches & poop getting into the scratches and eating the paint.
Rabbit Of ill Portent 3 years ago
This happened to my mom's car a while ago lol it was entertaining but as you said, we had to cover it up to protect her car
Load More Replies... possessedcat101 3 years ago
He's twerking at the camera Reminds me of this ridiculous cartoon I watched a lot when I was younger, it was called "dirty birdie".
howdylee 3 years ago
that's strange because last winter we had 3 couples of cardinals living in/near our backyard. maybe because they were coupled they didn't fight or mind being together?
RedMarbles 3 years ago
I've had multiples too and looked it up. Apparently they congregate with each other during winter months and search for food together during that time. It's also possible you had a family - the young cardinals apparently stick with their parents for about 40 days after leaving the nest.
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African Wild Dogs Hunt By Approaching Prey Silently, Then Chasing It At Up To 66 Km/H For 10-60 Minutes. On Average, The Chase Covers Around 2 Km. They Have A Hunting Success Rate Of 60-90%, Making Them More Consistently Successful Than Lions Or Hyenas. (Photo Credit: Mark Nicholson - Instagram)
#82
Between The Ages Of 6 And 10 Months, Lion Cubs Are Weaned, However, Just Because They Are No Longer Nursing Doesn't Mean They Have To Leave The Pride. Older Cubs And Their Younger Cub Siblings Will Often Play Together. Here We See The Older Cubs Teaching The Younger Cubs Not To Bite Their Dad
#83
The African Black-Bellied Pangolin Feeds Almost Exclusively On Ants, And It Is The Only Known Species Of Pangolin That Doesn't Depend On Termites For Its Diet. Also Called Long-Tailed Pangolins, They Are Found In The Forests Of Western And Central Africa. This Pangolin Found A Nest Of Tree Ants
T'Mar of Vulcan 3 years ago
They are critically endangered and one of the most-trafficked mammals due to East Asian people believing that their scales have healing properties. Even the Facebook pages that show rescued pangolins have to include disclaimers that all pangolins are kept off-site due to how relentless the traffickers are.
RedMarbles 3 years ago
F*****g ridiculous since the scales are just keratin.
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Granulate Shellback Crab. Lil’ Pancake Cousin To The Hermit Crab, Makes Its Own Armor Out Of An Old Bivalve Shell!
#85
Haragua Lizard - World's Smallest Known Reptile
#86
Even Wild Rodents Naturally Enjoy Running On Wheels. When Wheels Were Placed In Nature, Free Living Wild Mice Were Observed To Spontaneously Run On Them. This Is A 6 Week Old Baby Roof Rat Encountering A Wheel For The First Time
Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
Be careful with giving enclosed running wheels to your pet rats, though. They can develop nasty spinal issues and even end up with their tail permanently stuck pointing upward. Open ones like this are better.
DC 3 years ago (edited)
Size seems to be a major issue. Just because they CAN run in a wheel for a limited timespan without instantly developing problems, their spine is bent too far. About twice the size of the ones everyone knows is a good measure to start with. Diameter > 2'body length or so, I read, but may be standing corrected, is the minimum to be considered not unhealthy.
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I bet they like being able to run but staying in a place they know to be safe. Seems a bit risky to just run for the love of running in the wild.
#87
Green Sea Turtles Have Been Observed Sleeping For As Much As 11 Hours A Day, And Sometimes They Will Sleep In The Same Spot Over And Over For A Period Of Time. They Often Wedge Themselves In Reef Crevices To Avoid Predators, Or They Might Opt For Something More Comfortable Like A Soft Barrel Sponge
#88
The Peacock Katydid (Pterochroza Ocellata) Resembles Dead Leaves While Camouflaging, But If Threatened, It Will Reveal Its Menacing Eye Spots. No Two Peacock Katydids Have Identical Color Patterns Or Wing Shapes So As To Reduce The Risk That Predators Could Learn To Recognize A Fixed Visual Pattern
#89
The Sword-Billed Hummingbird Has The Longest Beak To Body Ratio Of Any Bird
#90
Wild Sea Cows Have Been Observed Eating Over 60 Species Of Aquatic Plants, Especially Sea Grasses And Algae, But They Will Also Eat Land Grass If The Opportunity Presents Itself
indiecognition 3 years ago
They'd probably eat a couple fries off your plate too, if given the opportunity
RedMarbles 3 years ago
Sounds like these poor guys are starving down there due to the pollution killing off too much sea grass. They're giving them lettuce, but the underlying problem really needs to be fixed.
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Sumatran Orangutans Are Among The Most Critically Endangered Animals On The Planet. A Baby Was In Toronto. This Was The Moment The Mother Held Her Baby For The First Time
RedMarbles 3 years ago
That is a beautiful red. Love these gentle apes. Try to steer clear of palm oil (I know that's difficult) if you want to help these animals. Not that that's all that's needed, but the palm oil demand is decimating their homes and creating a lot of orphans.
#92
Some Frog Species Such As The Four-Eyed Frog (Top) Have Evolved Poisonous Glands That Serve As 'Eyespots' On Their Rears. Raising Their Rears, And Sometimes Inflating Them Like The Cuyaba Dwarf Frog (Bottom), They Trick Predators Into Thinking They're The Heads Of Larger Animals
#93
Maleo Birds Live On Volcanic Islands And Use Geothermal Heat To Incubate Their Eggs. They Find A Spot At An Ideal Temperature (Around 33°c Or 91°f), Bury Their Eggs In A Sandy Hole, Then Leave And Never Return. The Hatchlings Dig Their Way Out - Born Totally Independent With The Ability To Fly
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Coatis, Also Known As Coatimundis, Are Members Of The Raccoon Family (Procyonidae). The Coati Snout Is Long And Somewhat Pig-Like, Part Of The Reason For Its Nickname 'The Hog-Nosed Raccoon'. It Is Also Extremely Flexible And Can Be Rotated Up To 60° In Any Direction
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Unlike Most Turtle Species, Female Blanding's Turtles Typically Have Several Mates Per Season Who Collectively Guard Her Nest
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The Male Painted Bunting Is Often Described As The Most Beautiful Bird In North America, Earning It The Nickname "Nonpareil" Or "Without Equal". It Is A Member Of The Cardinal Family And Has Two Recognized Subspecies. This Painted Bunting Had A Run In With A Window; After Recuperating, It Flew Off
Lewis Fisher Wells 3 years ago
as someone from Australia : LOOK WHAT THEY NEED TO MIMMIC A FRACTION OF OUR POWER
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Within Just A Few Hours After Birth, The Calves Of Muskoxen Are Already Able To Keep Up With Their Herds. Calves Will Suckle For The First Two Months And Afterwards They Begin Eating Vegetation With Only Occasional Nursing. Cows Communicate With Their Calves By Braying. These Muskoxen Are In Alaska
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So-Called Ishasha Lions Are A Small Group Of Habitually Tree-Climbing Lions That Inhabit Queen Elizabeth National Park In Uganda. They Are Not Regarded As A Separate Subspecies Of Lion, However, Their Arboreal Proclivity Delineates Them Behaviorally From Other Lions Which Are Mainly Ground Dwelling
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When Small Fish Are Threatened By Larger Fish In The Ocean, They Sometimes Have Unique Ways To Evade Them. The Versuriga Anadyomene Is A Species Of Jellyfish Known To Serve As A "Floating Safe House" For Small Fish. As Yellowtail Fish Cower Inside This One, Trumpet Fish Try But Fail To Catch Them
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Madagascar Hedgehog Tenrec Is Taking A Dust Bath And Scent-Anointing (Rubbing The New Scent Into His Spines). Keepers Give Tenrecs Novel Scents And Substrates As Enrichment To Encourage This Natural Behavior. In The Wild, Scent Can Be Used As Camouflage And Parasite Repellent!
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The Giant Squid Is Widespread, Inhabiting All The World's Oceans, With Maximum Usual Sizes Of Around 12–13 M (39–43 Ft) In Length, Though There Are Unattested Reports Of Larger Ones (I.e. 20 M/66ft). A Giant Squid Was Filmed In Toyama Bay Which, After Its Noteworthy Visit, Swam Back To The Deep
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The Cecropia Moth Is North America's Largest Native Moth, And Wingspans Can Reach 7 Inches Or More
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Kiwis Are The Only Birds With External Nostrils Located At The Ends Of Their Beaks, About 3mm From The Tip. Surrounding The Nostrils Are Sensory Pits Which Also Help Kiwis Find Food Which Consists Of Worms, Larvae And Fallen Fruit. This Southern Brown Kiwi Or Tokoeka Is Feeding In The Early Morning
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Hippos Have Self-Sharpening Teeth Which Are Used For Both Chewing And Combat. On Average, Hippos Have 36 Teeth; Their Molars Do The Hard Work Of Grinding Down The 40kg Of Plant Material They Consume Each Day. This Hippo Is Getting A Thorough Dental Hygiene Check And Cleaning At A Zoo In Osaka
Rabbit Of ill Portent 3 years ago
My first thought exactly. They look cute but hot damn, they are murder machines!
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Steve Robert 3 years ago
Meanwhile, American seniors can't get dental treatments from Medicare
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The Ostrich, Of Which There Are Two Living Species (Common Ostrich And Somali Ostrich), Is The Only Extant Bird Species Which Has Two Toes On Each Foot. This Adaptation Allows Ostriches, The Largest And Heaviest Birds On The Planet, To Attain Speeds Of 40 Mph Over Long Distances
#106
Manatees Are Found In Freshwater And Saltwater And Often Pass Through Narrow, Shallow Tidal Creeks
Nathan Pogorzala 3 years ago
Fell asleep on a float on the Carolina coast. Drifted towards a pier and was awoken when everyone was yelling down at me. Come to find out a sleeping manatee and sleeping me had been bumping into each other for some time. it was very large.
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Greater One-Horned Rhinos Are Found Only In Nepal And Northeast India, And Their Population Has Recently Rebounded To A Total Of Around 3,700 Members In A Recent Survey. This Rhino Is Calmly Walking Through Sauraha, A Village Located Near Chitwan National Park In Nepal
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Silky Anteaters Are The Smallest Known Anteaters, And They Also Go By The Name Pygmy Anteaters. Found In Mexico, Central America And South America, They Defend Themselves By Standing On Their Hind Legs Holding Their Claws Up Ready To Strike At Any Assailant. This Wild Anteater Is Searching For Ants
hanginwithmygnomies 3 years ago
This looks like it could be a scene from an action movie... 'The Search for the Eternal Anthill' sounds about right 🤔
#109
Sea Squirts! One Of The Few Invertebrate Chordates. When They’re Young, They Have A Backbone (Notochord) And A Brain, But They Lose Them At Maturity
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Rufous Hummingbirds Are Known For Their Extraordinary Flight Skills, Sometimes Flying Up To 2,000 Miles (3,200 Km) During Their Migrations. They Breed As Far North As Alaska And Winter As Far South As Mexico. You Can Hear These Rufous Hummingbirds Buzzing Around As They Attempt To Feed From A Cup
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Prior To The Female Laying Eggs, Bald Eagles Will Build A Second, Smaller Nest Within Their Nest (Called The Bowl Or Cup). They Construct This Out Of Soft Nesting Material, As This Is Where The Eggs Will Be Laid
#112
Achrioptera Fallax Is A Species Of Colorful Stick Insect Found In Madagascar. These Insects Do Not Attack Or Bite People. Their Diet Consists Mainly Of Leaves, Especially Bramble, Raspberry, Eucalyptus And Oak
Becky Samuel 3 years ago
These are common in the invertebrate trade and are relatively easy to keep and breed.
#113
Unlike Most Reptiles, Crocodile Skinks Care From Their Young Long After Hatching. This Mother Is Nuzzling Her 4 Month Old Baby
#114
Despite Their Looks, Giant Vinegaroons Are Harmless To Humans, And Can Make Great Pets. But, When Attacked, They Can Accurately Fire An Offensive Vinegar-Smelling Liquid Out Of Their Rear That Contains Acetic Acid
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When Echidnas Swim, They Will Use Their Snouts As Snorkels. Echidnas Living Near Water Will Sometimes Go Swimming To Cool Off On Warm Days. They Have Also Been Seen Swimming Across Rivers As Well As To And From Islands. This Short-Beaked Echidna Was Filmed Swimming In The Swan River In Australia
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An Albino Galápagos Giant Tortoise Baby Was Recently Born At A Swiss Zoo, And It Is Considered The First Albino Of This Species Ever Observed, Both In Captivity And In The Wild. The Galápagos Giant Tortoise, Native To Seven Of The Galápagos Islands, Is The Largest Living Species Of Tortoise
#117
Monarch Butterflies Are Notable For Their Annual Migrations Southward From Southern Canada And The Northern U.S. To Florida, California And Mexico In Late Summer And Autumn. After Overwintering In The Mountains Of Mexico, These Monarch Butterflies Embark On A Journey Taking Them Back Northward
Just a ray of f'ing sunshine 3 years ago
We have planted Milk Weed plants in our yard to try to help the population. (Californian here). It can be a great lesson for kids and it helps the environment with little to no effort.
Nathan Pogorzala 3 years ago
The hills of Allegany State Park are absolutely loaded with these (and their caterpillars) each year and it sure is something.
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Alligators Move On Land Using Two Different Modes Of Locomotion, The "Sprawl" And The "High Walk." The Sprawl Involves Moving Forward With Its Belly Rubbing The Ground, However, The High Walk Is An "Up On All Four Limbs" Motion With Its Belly Well Above The Ground And A Diagonal "Slow Trot" Style
#119
Some Turtles Can Swim Backwards. This One Just Saw A Couple Manatees Pass Beneath It
#120
Earwigs Are Devoted Mothers. They Stay With Their Clutch And Clean The Eggs Until They Hatch And Defend Them From Predators. After Hatching, She Will Regurgitate Food For Them
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Kay Kelly 3 years ago
But no spiders, though. I can't even stand to see the pics of them.
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Destiny Kruse 3 years ago
The article mentioned endangered animals and with Christmas right around the corner, I thought I'd mention the World Wildlife Foundation. You can symbolically adopt an animal and it comes with a stuffed animal and an adoption certificate. Plus it shows which animals are the most in need of support. I get it for my nieces and nephews every year. Most kids get toys they'll play with maybe a handful of times before moving on but this way at least the money does some good. WWF has a really good charity rating as well.
Kay Kelly 3 years ago
But no spiders, though. I can't even stand to see the pics of them.
Load More Replies... Destiny Kruse 3 years ago
The article mentioned endangered animals and with Christmas right around the corner, I thought I'd mention the World Wildlife Foundation. You can symbolically adopt an animal and it comes with a stuffed animal and an adoption certificate. Plus it shows which animals are the most in need of support. I get it for my nieces and nephews every year. Most kids get toys they'll play with maybe a handful of times before moving on but this way at least the money does some good. WWF has a really good charity rating as well.
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