Animals

Welcome to the intriguing realm of Earth’s animal kingdom, where nature has crafted some of the most peculiar and bizarre creatures. From the depths of the ocean where gelatinous beings dwell to the enigmatic world of unusual primates and creatures thriving in the muck and murk, our journey celebrates the captivating yet unconventional side of … Read more

Chimpanzees, categorized as great apes, are highly social animals that are native to Africa. Besides the bonobo, they’re our closest living relatives. Humans share more than 90% of our DNA with our primate relatives, and according to BMC Genomics, “The divergence between human and chimpanzee ancestors dates to approximately 6.5-7.5 million years ago.” Despite this, … Read more

There’s nothing more rewarding than keeping and taking care of a pet. They become a part of your family, and truly teach you about unconditional love. You probably love coming home at the end of a long work day to a happy dog wagging his tail, or a cute cat waiting to cuddle you. Even … Read more

You might be familiar with the thylacine, or the Tasmanian tiger. This animal went extinct in 1936, in a zoo in Hobart, Tasmania. Since then, numerous people claim they’ve spotted the animal wandering the lands of Tasmania, though much of that is left for speculation. But only recently has a museum revealed a 130-year-old specimen … Read more

The Amazon Rainforest stretches across several countries, including Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Suriname, Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Guyana, and French Guiana. It’s the world’s largest tropical rainforest, and home to thousands of different species of snakes, spiders, monkeys, and birds, just to name a few. Many animals in the Amazon are microscopic but powerful and poisonous enough … Read more

In the intricate tapestry of the natural world, some creatures have honed their survival skills to perfection, becoming true masters of nature’s camouflage. With the ability to blend seamlessly into their surroundings, these animals have evolved unique adaptations that render them nearly invisible to both predators and prey. From the depths of the ocean to … Read more

Throughout history, hoaxsters have been busier than a beehive on a summer day, concocting wild and woolly photos of cryptids. From the Loch Ness Monster posing for a selfie with a kilt-wearing tourist to Bigfoot caught on camera trying out for America’s Next Top Model, these photos have raised more eyebrows than a unibrow convention. … Read more

Earth is home to an array of truly creepy animals that walk or swim, often startling those who come across them, particularly when encountering cave-dwelling species. These eerie creatures, which have evolved to thrive in complete darkness, exhibit fascinating adaptations such as lack of colorful pigmentation, resulting in their ghostly white or occasionally black appearance, … Read more

When humans attract a partner, we attempt all sorts of different, strange, and oftentimes outlandish rituals to try and win that person over. There’s not a “one size fits all” when it comes to courtship rituals with humans. But when it comes to animals, they’re pretty predictable. Animals have specific tactics they try to win … Read more