This monstrous little fish is a notorious hunter: with the help of its large teeth and balloon-like stomach, it can swallow fish up to 10 times its size. The black swallower can eat much larger prey due to its distensible stomach. Image source: Brutal_deluxe The black swallower (Chiasmodon niger) is a deep-sea fish that belongs …
Chowhound of the Deep: This Fish Can Swallow Prey Up to 10 Times Its Size Read More »
A photo of a young woman and gorilla watching videos of baby gorillas at the Louisville Zoo in the US state recently made rounds on the Internet, garnering an extreme amount of comments. What you see in the picture is actually happening more and more in zoos around the world, raising the question: could this …
Zookepers at Guangzhou Zoo in China have denied giving a male lion ‘straight bangs’ after some photos of the eccentric hairdo went viral on China’s Weibo platform. Image credit: Guangzhou Zoo/Weibo Often dubbed the King of the Jungle, the lion owes a lot of its animal kingdom prowess to the sleek-looking manes of males. Apparently, …
White Lion Has Odd Straight Bangs Haircut He May Have Accidentally Given Himself Read More »
Miners of the Klondike gold fields probably didn’t expect to make such a rare and precious discovery. Indeed, it’s pure gold! This is the first perfectly preserved woolly mammoth in North-America. Image credit: Yukon Government The incredible find was uncovered from below the Eureka Creek while miners were excavating through permafrost in Canada’s Yukon territory. …
A new wave of urchinwear. These guys look like ZZ Top. Image credit: VanillaBean5813 Sea urchins are among the most widespread and prevalent echinoderms in the ocean, with 950 species inhabiting seabeds. They are commonly referred to as “porcupines of the sea” due to their lengthy spikes, which act as a deterrent to predators. Despite …
In this rather creepy cave (at least with human eyes), snakes hang down from the ceiling wanting to get you. OK, originally not you, but bats. Image credit: Cave of the Hanging Snakes on Facebook In a remote cave tucked away in the jungles of the state of Yucatan, Mexico, some snakes have developed a …
The Cave of the Hanging Snakes in Mexico Will Probably Give You Nightmares Read More »
A huge spider having a tiny pet frog? Really? Well, read on. Photo: Emanuele Biggi Pets allow us to establish and strengthen emotional ties, allowing us to dedicate part of our time to take satisfaction at providing what they need and get their affection in return. Strange as it might sound, these relationships do not …
This Giant Tarantula Species Keeps A Tiny Frog As Pet Read More »
A fish that has distinct teeth, like humans, has been caught by a fisherman in North Carolina. Photo: Jennette’s Pier A photo of the fish was shared on Facebook by Jennette’s Pier, a fishing destination in Nag’s Head, North Carolina, USA. The animal was identified as a sheepshead fish (Archosargus probatocephalus), which has several rows …
Fish With ‘Human’ Teeth Caught in North Carolina Turns Attention on a Remarkable Species Read More »
Next time you’re crammed in the middle seat on a plane counting down the hours, be thankful you’re not sharing the couch with 80 birds. Big ones. In the United Arab Emirates, it can very much happen though. A member of the Saudi Arabian royal family reportedly purchased individual seats for all 80 of his …
When a Saudi Prince Bought Airplane Seats for Each of His 80 Falcons Read More »
When a giant wood moth, the heaviest of all known moths, appeared on the side of a school building in Queensland, Australia, the children were enthralled – even though they were used to a diverse local wildlife. This giant wood moth was found at Mount Cotton state school in Queensland by builders. While not uncommon, …
Rarely Seen Heaviest Moth in the World Has Been Spotted in Australian School Read More »
