Nature can be beautiful, but it can also be downright gross. Some of the most stomach-turning creatures on Earth are parasites that invade human and animal bodies. There are so many, from single-celled amoebas to more complex beasties. These 15 parasites I’ve chosen for you to feast your eyes on might just make your skin […]
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I’ve always been fascinated by insects and arachnids and the instinctive way most people recoil from them. Creepy crawlies don’t rreak me out, but I have a healthy respect for all of the potentially dangerous creatures on this list. I very much would not want to experience a bite or sting from any of them.
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Deep in the Amazon rainforest lives a bird so strange, it seems to have flown straight out of a prehistoric fever dream. The hoatzin, affectionately known as the “stinkbird,” is a feathered oddball that breaks all the rules of what we think a bird should be. With its pungent odor, cow-like digestion, and baby claws
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Kittens are ridiculosly cute. But they’re a handful. And they grow into adult cats with lots of was and oodles of personality. It’s not something you should consider on an impulse. Instead, give some serious thought to whether you can actually commit to this little bundle of cute, crazy weirdness for the next 15 plus
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It never ceases to amaze me that Mother Nature creates beautiful, innocent-looking creatures that are actually incredibly dangerous, whether because of toxins, venom, poisons, or their claws and fangs. From birds with poisonous feathers to marine life with lethal toxins, these creatures can be deadly. Here’s a closer look at some of the lesser-known toxic
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Ocean creatures are, in my humble opinion, some of the most fascinating. Some of these lifeforms seem almost alien, and there’s always new wonders to discover. Bioluminescence, amazing camouflage, and incredible defenses are just some of the incredible abilities and qualities of some of the ocean’s most incredible creatures. The Mimic Octopus The mimic octopus
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The resilience of desert animals has always amazed me. How can they withstand such a barren place with such extreme temperatures? What is it about these animals that means they thrive in such a terribly inhospitable place that it would kill most of us pretty quickly? Desert animals have evolved remarkable adaptations to survive in
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Human dating is weird enough, but animal mating and courtship rituals? There’s plenty of weirdness here to rival even your most awkward first date. In the animal kingdom, finding a mate is essential for the survival of a species. However, some animals take their mating rituals to the next level with elaborate displays, dances, and
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There’s something so strangely compelling about birds, whether we’re talking about chickens, parrots, or raptors. They’re incredible creatures, and when you spend any time watching them, you can see that they really are evolved from dinosaurs. I also find most birds remarkably intelligent and with their own unique personalities. My hens, for example, are all
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Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Compared to the vast majority of animals, humans are, overall, pretty pathetic in our natural state. We’re not fast, we don’t have claws, our bite force is pretty tame, we have no venom (although I know plenty of folks with venomous tongues!) or any other formidable built-in features.
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