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

Florida Snake Orgy Forces Local Government To Close Off Park Area

While the Florida water snakes that led to this parkland area's closure are non-venomous, some said they saw deadly water moccasins slithering about.

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 19, 2020

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Florida Snake Orgy Forces Local Government To Close Off Park Area

While the Florida water snakes that led to this parkland area's closure are non-venomous, some said they saw deadly water moccasins slithering about.

By Marco Margaritoff February 19, 2020

Rare Giant Squid And Glow-In-The-Dark Sharks Found Near Sunken Continent Of Zealandia

"It's only the second [giant squid] I've ever seen. I've been on about 40 trips on Tangaroa, and most surveys are about a month, and I've only ever seen two. That's pretty rare."

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 18, 2020

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Rare Giant Squid And Glow-In-The-Dark Sharks Found Near Sunken Continent Of Zealandia

"It's only the second [giant squid] I've ever seen. I've been on about 40 trips on Tangaroa, and most surveys are about a month, and I've only ever seen two. That's pretty rare."

By Marco Margaritoff February 18, 2020

Miami’s Aggressive Peacocks To Be Relocated After Residents Complain

The infamous peacocks of Miami's Coconut Grove neighborhood are known to squawk into the night, scratch up the sides of residents' cars, and leave piles of poop everywhere.

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 17, 2020

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Miami’s Aggressive Peacocks To Be Relocated After Residents Complain

The infamous peacocks of Miami's Coconut Grove neighborhood are known to squawk into the night, scratch up the sides of residents' cars, and leave piles of poop everywhere.

By Marco Margaritoff February 17, 2020

Scientists Create Sex Dolls For Turtles To Study Their Mating Behavior

A new study probed whether or not male northern map turtles have a preference of larger or smaller female mates. As it turns out, size does matter.

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 13, 2020

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Scientists Create Sex Dolls For Turtles To Study Their Mating Behavior

A new study probed whether or not male northern map turtles have a preference of larger or smaller female mates. As it turns out, size does matter.

By Marco Margaritoff February 13, 2020

Meet Naoto Matsumura, The One Man Who Cares For Fukushima’s Abandoned Animals

After the Fukushima nuclear disaster of 2011, panicked citizens evacuated the nearby towns. At first, Naoto Matsumura was one of them. But with nowhere to go, he went back home to his pets.

By Erin Kelly Feb 11, 2020

Meet Naoto Matsumura, The One Man Who Cares For Fukushima’s Abandoned Animals

After the Fukushima nuclear disaster of 2011, panicked citizens evacuated the nearby towns. At first, Naoto Matsumura was one of them. But with nowhere to go, he went back home to his pets.

By Erin Kelly February 11, 2020

Meet The Real-Life Dog That Inspired Buck From ‘The Call Of The Wild’

Jack London became so enamored with a dog he met while prospecting for gold in the Yukon Territory that he used their bond to create one of the 20th century's most iconic works of literature.

By All That's Interesting Feb 11, 2020

Meet The Real-Life Dog That Inspired Buck From ‘The Call Of The Wild’

Jack London became so enamored with a dog he met while prospecting for gold in the Yukon Territory that he used their bond to create one of the 20th century's most iconic works of literature.

By All That's Interesting February 11, 2020

PETA Says We Should Stop Using The Word ‘Pet’ Because It’s Derogatory To Animals

PETA's president urged pet owners to use the terms "animal companion" instead of "pet" and "guardian" instead of "owner."

By Natasha Ishak Feb 11, 2020

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PETA Says We Should Stop Using The Word ‘Pet’ Because It’s Derogatory To Animals

PETA's president urged pet owners to use the terms "animal companion" instead of "pet" and "guardian" instead of "owner."

By Natasha Ishak February 11, 2020

The Sluggish Life Of An Olm, A Blind Salamander That Can Remain Motionless For Years

The olm can live to be 100 and often goes years without food, sex, or even moving. One was recently observed doing absolutely nothing for 2, 569 days straight.

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 6, 2020

The Sluggish Life Of An Olm, A Blind Salamander That Can Remain Motionless For Years

The olm can live to be 100 and often goes years without food, sex, or even moving. One was recently observed doing absolutely nothing for 2, 569 days straight.

By Marco Margaritoff February 6, 2020