Sloths spend most of their lives hanging upside down in the trees of the tropical rainforests of South America and Central America. With an odd observation, it was shown that they relatively need the help of moths in their everyday lives. But how do these moths help the sloths? Proof of convincing studies indicates wherein […]
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Owls belong to the order Strigiformes, which includes approximately 200 species of usually nocturnal and solitary birds of prey with an erect stance, a large, broad head, binocular eyesight, binaural hearing, keen talons, and silent flying feathers. Except for the polar ice caps and a few isolated islands, owls can be found in almost every
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The harlequin shrimp or Hymenocera picta is a species of saltwater shrimp that can be found in the coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. These shrimps have bold bright colors that may indicate toxicity, but they have no known toxins. Oddly enough, the harlequin shrimp only eats one thing. Let’s find out what.
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In the 1980s, the population of pandas in the wild has fallen to just over a thousand. While extinction loomed over these extremely adorable creatures, officials made it a point to save the species from completely disappearing by creating conservations for them. After 30 years of effort, pandas are no longer endangered. But did you
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Mostly native to the Arctic regions, where they’re well-adapted to its seasonal changes and the behavior of seals, polar bears thrive on its sea ice. Sometimes though, a polar bear ends up far from its habitat, arriving at Iceland from venturing on drifting sea ice. Ever since human settlement, Iceland has had 600 polar bear
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From jumping on beds, chairs, tables, shelves, and counters, a cats’ affinity towards jumping is certainly no secret. With that said, how high can cats even jump? And what lies in their physiology that allows them to achieve such heights? A healthy, adult cat can jump four to five feet high, equaling five to six
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Foie Gras is a popular delicacy from France. It is made of liver fattened and often baked in a crust, and served as a pate, either hot or cold. Making foie gras is usually a concern for animal rights activists since it force-feeds geese or ducks. But did you know foie gras can be made
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A taxidermist is a person whose job is to prepare the skins of dead animals and birds and fill them with a special material to make them look as if they are alive. But did you know that a famous taxidermist killed a Leopard with his bare hands? American Taxidermist, Carl Akeley killed a leopard
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Humans and all other warm-blooded vertebrates with hair are classified as mammals. They are viewed as much smarter than other animal species since they have more advanced brains. But did you know that not all mammals are actually as intelligent as they seem to be? Koalas have a smooth brain with lower levels of distinction
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Wildfires are uncontrolled fires in densely forested areas, most commonly in forests. As a result, wildfires are more likely to occur in rural areas and significantly affect wild animals. These massive fires can arise from entirely natural causes. Nowadays, however, around 85% of all wildfires are either indirectly or directly caused by humans. But did
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