Certainly we’ve heard the proverb that cats have nine lives to mean that our feline friends are lucky and frequently survive dangerous incidents. You would think that they happen to save their own lives but it may surprise you to know that cats have saved the lives of people. Yes we may see them as […]

The animal kingdom is known for its many wonders. There are animals with the extraordinary ability to protect, care for, nurture and raise their young. Some mothers in particular are just incredible as they go through several measures to ensure that their offspring survive and thrive. They demonstrate strong maternal instincts in the animal world. […]

Hop on the internet and without a doubt, you can find a life hack for just about anything: work, school, cooking, you name it. But it’s not just us humans who engage in life hacks: even our buddies in the animal kingdom have their unique tricks up their sleeves that makes it easier to navigate […]

In the animal kingdom, birds and bats are the only animals blessed with the innate ability to soar the skies. But mother nature had a couple of tricks up her sleeves, because now there are creatures who have developed the ability to become airborne, even if only for a few seconds. Evolution has proved that […]

There are some animals that we instinctively know to stay far away from. Either due to their imposing size, insane speed, raw strength or the fact that a single, quick bite could put us six feet under. But there are others that tend to get underestimated when it comes to the damage they could cause. […]

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “approximately 12.5% of adults in the United States have a specific phobia” and zoophobia is one of the most common. It is defined as the “intense and uncontrollable fear of animals” and there are several types. While most people tend to be afraid of dogs (cyanophobia), spiders […]

To many people, meat, fish, dairy, eggs, shellfish and crustaceans are some of the only animal products that are suitable for consumption, though there are few who disagree when it comes to the latter two. But in certain parts of the world there are some strange foods with questionable ingredients which may just leave you […]

The world is filled with unbelievable places and even more fascinating creatures. Some have lived for millennia, but it wasn’t until recently that we learned of their existence. They take all shapes and sizes, but some take their strange factor to another. In fact, some of these creatures seem to be better suited to science […]

Lions are famously dubbed “the king of the jungle” and as such, many people believe they are at the absolute top of the food chain. While it’s true that they’re quite ferocious predators and many species stay clear of them, unbeknownst to many, the African plains are teeming with competition that can go head-to-head with […]

This may be a shock, but humans aren’t the only ones who know a thing or two about natural remedies. Turns out animals don’t always need our help to stay healthy; whether that means eating certain plants or covering their homes in specific substances, they know how to get the job done. From tiny insects […]