At South Africa’s Kruger National Park, a young impala, an animal that would typically be considered prey, unexpectedly approached a predatory leopard. Rather than pounce on the young creature, a game ranger was shocked and amazed to see the leopard play around with the small creature, rolling around in high grasses and having fun. It’s a sight that’s incredibly rare ... Read More »
With their flabby frowns, gurning grins and bloated, gassy stomachs, they’re hardly going to win a pin-up competition. But these disgusting creatures have become the surprise stars of a glossy new book in a bid to save them from extinction.Unlike their cute and fluffy cousins in the animal kingdom, the plight of these rancid animals is relatively unknown. The Ugly Animal ... Read More »
Watch as ants create a daisy chain, maximizing their pulling force to drag off a huge worm that will soon be dinner. New research published early this year showed that the neck joint of a common field ant can withstand 5,000 times the ant’s weight. Previously, ants had been photographed carrying dead baby birds, so it was estimated they could ... Read More »