Interesting Animals: Facts And Photos From Mother Nature's Weird Side

Yemeni Fishermen Find And Sell 280 Pound Chunk Of Whale Vomit — For $1.5 Million

The 35 fishermen followed their noses to a whale carcass in the Gulf of Aden and discovered to their delight that it contained the rare substance ambergris.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 7, 2021

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Yemeni Fishermen Find And Sell 280 Pound Chunk Of Whale Vomit — For $1.5 Million

The 35 fishermen followed their noses to a whale carcass in the Gulf of Aden and discovered to their delight that it contained the rare substance ambergris.

By Kaleena Fraga June 7, 2021

The Brutal And Bloody World Of ‘Venationes’, Ancient Rome’s Staged Animal Hunts

Bloodthirsty crowds reveled in venationes that saw the mass slaughter of animals like lions, elephants, and bears as the Romans forever altered the ecosphere of an entire region.

By Tim Brinkhof Jun 3, 2021

The Brutal And Bloody World Of ‘Venationes’, Ancient Rome’s Staged Animal Hunts

Bloodthirsty crowds reveled in venationes that saw the mass slaughter of animals like lions, elephants, and bears as the Romans forever altered the ecosphere of an entire region.

By Tim Brinkhof June 3, 2021

Seven Baby Tasmanian Devils Were Just Born On The Australian Mainland — For The First Time In 3,000 Years

Though dingoes once drove Tasmanian devils to near-extinction, conservationists have successfully forged a new generation of these endangered creatures.

By Kaleena Fraga May 26, 2021

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Seven Baby Tasmanian Devils Were Just Born On The Australian Mainland — For The First Time In 3,000 Years

Though dingoes once drove Tasmanian devils to near-extinction, conservationists have successfully forged a new generation of these endangered creatures.

By Kaleena Fraga May 26, 2021

Snake Wine — Southeast Asia’s Creepiest Alternative Medicine

Snake wine is considered by many to be a miracle cure-all, but how exactly is the cure made?

By Katie Serena May 25, 2021

Snake Wine — Southeast Asia’s Creepiest Alternative Medicine

Snake wine is considered by many to be a miracle cure-all, but how exactly is the cure made?

By Katie Serena May 25, 2021

Leopard Escape Cover-Up At Chinese Zoo Yields Hunt With 1,000 Drones In Sky And 100 Chickens As Bait

When police started receiving calls about leopard sightings in the area, the Hangzhou Safari Park denied any involvement for over two weeks, fearing lost revenue during a holiday weekend.

By Marco Margaritoff May 17, 2021

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Leopard Escape Cover-Up At Chinese Zoo Yields Hunt With 1,000 Drones In Sky And 100 Chickens As Bait

When police started receiving calls about leopard sightings in the area, the Hangzhou Safari Park denied any involvement for over two weeks, fearing lost revenue during a holiday weekend.

By Marco Margaritoff May 17, 2021

Explore The North Pole With These 21 Fascinating Arctic Animals

From the adorable to the ferocious, these unique arctic animals rule Earth's snow and ice.

By Elisabeth Sherman May 14, 2021

Explore The North Pole With These 21 Fascinating Arctic Animals

From the adorable to the ferocious, these unique arctic animals rule Earth's snow and ice.

By Elisabeth Sherman May 14, 2021

The Tragic Story Of Tyke, The ‘Elephant Outlaw’ Who Was Killed By Police

On August 20, 1994, Tyke the elephant tried to escape her abusive circus in Hawaii. But sadly, she only enjoyed a half-hour of freedom before she was shot dead.

By Marco Margaritoff May 4, 2021

The Tragic Story Of Tyke, The ‘Elephant Outlaw’ Who Was Killed By Police

On August 20, 1994, Tyke the elephant tried to escape her abusive circus in Hawaii. But sadly, she only enjoyed a half-hour of freedom before she was shot dead.

By Marco Margaritoff May 4, 2021

The Story Of Captain Jack Bonavita, The Fearless One-Armed Lion Tamer

In the early 20th century, Captain Jack Bonavita dazzled crowds with his ability to tame lions — until he was brutally killed by a polar bear.

By Marco Margaritoff May 3, 2021

The Story Of Captain Jack Bonavita, The Fearless One-Armed Lion Tamer

In the early 20th century, Captain Jack Bonavita dazzled crowds with his ability to tame lions — until he was brutally killed by a polar bear.

By Marco Margaritoff May 3, 2021

Viking Sacrificial Cave Intended To Ward Off The Apocalypse Discovered In Iceland

Surtshellir Cave was formed by a volcanic eruption that likely reminded the Vikings of Ragnarök — when the world would be engulfed by flames and the last Norse gods would die.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 26, 2021

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Viking Sacrificial Cave Intended To Ward Off The Apocalypse Discovered In Iceland

Surtshellir Cave was formed by a volcanic eruption that likely reminded the Vikings of Ragnarök — when the world would be engulfed by flames and the last Norse gods would die.

By Marco Margaritoff April 26, 2021