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German Zoo Might Feed Animals To Each Other To Stay Afloat During COVID-19 Shutdown

The zoo said its 12-foot polar bear Vitus would be the last to go.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 15, 2020

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German Zoo Might Feed Animals To Each Other To Stay Afloat During COVID-19 Shutdown

The zoo said its 12-foot polar bear Vitus would be the last to go.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 15, 2020

Hungry Rats Turn To Cannibalism, Form ‘Rat Armies’ As Restaurant Closures Cut Off Their Food Supply

The COVID-19 lockdown has shuttered many restaurants which were an abundant food source for the rodents.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 14, 2020

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Hungry Rats Turn To Cannibalism, Form ‘Rat Armies’ As Restaurant Closures Cut Off Their Food Supply

The COVID-19 lockdown has shuttered many restaurants which were an abundant food source for the rodents.

By Natasha Ishak • April 14, 2020

A Runaway Zebra Mated With A Donkey And Gave Birth To A Rare Zonkey

The zonkey is in perfect health and protected by anti-poaching laws. Nonetheless, this type of cross-breeding has consequences.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 13, 2020

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A Runaway Zebra Mated With A Donkey And Gave Birth To A Rare Zonkey

The zonkey is in perfect health and protected by anti-poaching laws. Nonetheless, this type of cross-breeding has consequences.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 13, 2020

Scientists Shocked By Lizard That Lays Eggs And Gives Live Birth At The Same Time

Three-toed skinks are among a handful of species that can lay eggs and bear live young. But they might be the only ones to do both in a single litter.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 10, 2020

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Scientists Shocked By Lizard That Lays Eggs And Gives Live Birth At The Same Time

Three-toed skinks are among a handful of species that can lay eggs and bear live young. But they might be the only ones to do both in a single litter.

By Natasha Ishak • April 10, 2020

The True Story Of Doc Antle’s Cult-Like Animal Sanctuary From ‘Tiger King’

Go inside the wild world of Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, the animal conservationist who has been accused of exploiting his all-female staff and executing tigers at his Myrtle Beach Safari.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 9, 2020

The True Story Of Doc Antle’s Cult-Like Animal Sanctuary From ‘Tiger King’

Go inside the wild world of Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, the animal conservationist who has been accused of exploiting his all-female staff and executing tigers at his Myrtle Beach Safari.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 9, 2020

Mountain Lions At Yellowstone National Park Are Dying Of The Black Plague

Out of 28 of the big cats that were tested by researchers, nearly half of them appeared to have been exposed to the plague.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 9, 2020

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Mountain Lions At Yellowstone National Park Are Dying Of The Black Plague

Out of 28 of the big cats that were tested by researchers, nearly half of them appeared to have been exposed to the plague.

By Natasha Ishak • April 9, 2020

11 Heartwarming Photos Of Koalas Returning Home After The Australian Bushfires

Photos of the furry patients' release were shared online by the Greater Port Macquarie Facebook page.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 8, 2020

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11 Heartwarming Photos Of Koalas Returning Home After The Australian Bushfires

Photos of the furry patients' release were shared online by the Greater Port Macquarie Facebook page.

By Natasha Ishak • April 8, 2020

‘Super Pigs’ Weighing 600 Pounds Wreak Havoc Across Canada — And Build ‘Pigloos’ To Survive The Winter

About 30 years ago, Canadian farmers released hogs into the wild as the meat market slowed. These pigs have since grown gigantic and are ravaging farmland across the continent.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 6, 2020

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‘Super Pigs’ Weighing 600 Pounds Wreak Havoc Across Canada — And Build ‘Pigloos’ To Survive The Winter

About 30 years ago, Canadian farmers released hogs into the wild as the meat market slowed. These pigs have since grown gigantic and are ravaging farmland across the continent.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 6, 2020

Trophy Hunters Kill Beloved Canadian Lone Wolf Made Famous By Wildlife Photographers

Before his tragic death, Takaya made the wild island territories near Vancouver Island his home for 11 years.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 3, 2020

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Trophy Hunters Kill Beloved Canadian Lone Wolf Made Famous By Wildlife Photographers

Before his tragic death, Takaya made the wild island territories near Vancouver Island his home for 11 years.

By Natasha Ishak • April 3, 2020

Americans Are Stress-Buying Baby Chickens To Cope With COVID-19

Chicken hatcheries are traditionally busiest in the weeks preceding Easter, during stock market downturns, and presidential election years.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 1, 2020

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Americans Are Stress-Buying Baby Chickens To Cope With COVID-19

Chicken hatcheries are traditionally busiest in the weeks preceding Easter, during stock market downturns, and presidential election years.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 1, 2020

Science Explains Why Cat Eyes Look And Function The Way They Do

Here's everything you ever wanted to know about your feline sees the world.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 29, 2020

Science Explains Why Cat Eyes Look And Function The Way They Do

Here's everything you ever wanted to know about your feline sees the world.

By Erin Kelly • March 29, 2020

This Week In History News, Mar. 22 – 28

Unexploded Vietnam War bombs found, gigantic saber-toothed tiger skull unearthed, worm-like ancestor of all life on Earth uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 27, 2020

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This Week In History News, Mar. 22 – 28

Unexploded Vietnam War bombs found, gigantic saber-toothed tiger skull unearthed, worm-like ancestor of all life on Earth uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • March 27, 2020