Koalas have a reputation for being one of the cutest and cuddliest creatures on earth; however, they are anything but. They are found in the eucalyptus forests of eastern Australia. They have grey fur with a cream-colored chest and powerful, clawed feet. Koalas grow up to be big eaters. They are sure to only select … Read more
History is filled with some of the most amazing animals. Some of those very animals still live today – while others are long gone. However, perhaps nothing has been more romanticized in world history than predatory cats. In Ancient Greece and Egypt, big and small cats of all types were a consistent part of the … Read more
Birds are a valuable part of our ecosystem. They are not only a good source, but they also eat unwanted pests, remove dead animal carcasses, and help to get rid of disease-carrying mosquitoes. Studies have shown that spending time in nature bird watching can significantly improve a person’s mental health. There are even some bird … Read more
You have probably heard of the disaster that occurred at the Chernobyl power plant in 1986. It was a catastrophe that caused thousands of people to experience radiation poisoning, sometimes to lethal levels. People’s hair fell out; they developed cancer, and, for decades, children were born with severe congenital disabilities. One unlikely consequence of the … Read more
Haunted and creepy areas seem to attract us; the more morbid the place, the better. But why is it so? Is it because of the history the site holds? Or do we simply liked being freaked out? Whatever the reason, there are plenty of exciting places to explore around the world that will raise the … Read more
We are lucky to have been born on a planet that is able to sustain human life. However, it took billions of years for life to be remotely possible at all here. Most of the things a planet needs to sustain life did not arrive until after the Earth was already billions of years old. … Read more
Survival of the fittest may be the law of the animal kingdom, but not all creatures who live fight a clean battle. Several creatures have evolved interesting adaptable traits that help them survive out in the wild thanks to some new defense systems. Their methods work, and in many cases, their enemies are scared off … Read more
One of the most sinister and scary creatures under the sea is easily the shark. It does not take menacing music to fear these predators, and they are some of the oldest living fish on the planet. Most probably think of great whites or hammer sharks, but they are not the only kinds out in … Read more
The modern rhino is what is left of the ancient beast we would today consider a unicorn. The rhino used to be an incredibly diverse species, with more than 250 known species identified. Now there are a mere five different species. Back in the Miocene period, which was around 23 million years ago, the rhino … Read more
There are some amazing animals on this planet. The weird part is that we have yet to even discover all the animals that live today or have in the past. Nowadays, however, hybrid animal species are becoming the most popular topic of discussion. It is not hard to see why as they are anomalies for … Read more