Animals

September 23, 2024

Man Drops GoPro Overboard on Cruise Ship, Captures Incredible Undersea Footage

In everyday life, it can be easy to forget how wild and diverse our planet is. For marine engineer Odysseas Froilan, it became abundantly clear when he dropped his GoPro overboard while in the Bahamas and ended up with some mesmerizing moments that have now been viewed by millions. Froilan captured day and nighttime footage in the waters underneath a cruise ship—the mammoth ocean vessel he calls his office.

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September 19, 2024

Kangaroo Is Caught on Video Doing an Epic “Double Jump“ Over a Fence

Kangaroos are known for being energetic jumpers, but not many are aware of how high they can reach. According to World Animal Protection, kangaroos are capable of vertical leaps of up to 10 feet high. And while that sounds hard to believe, an Australian man named Nathan Xuebsy got to see this firsthand a few days ago. Xuebsy and his crew were at a job site in Victoria when a kangaroo appeared on the scene.

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September 11, 2024

Vermont Man Stumbles Upon Elusive Canada Lynx in State’s First Sighting Since 2018

Many wildlife photographers and conservationists dedicate years of time and research to get a glimpse of elusive animals, setting camera traps or waiting out in the open. But sometimes, by sheer luck, these encounters happen to ordinary people. This was the case of a man named Gary Shattuck, who came across an odd-looking bobcat as he drove—only it wasn't a bobcat.

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September 4, 2024

Stylish Wall-Mounted Furniture for Cats Captures the Visual Flow of Waves

There’s no doubt that cats love to play. While some pet parents settle for having their kitties run around the house, others like to pamper their feline friends with specialized furniture. Luckily, more and more companies are offering designs with a stylish, minimalist edge that almost doesn’t even look like cat furniture. One such design is Nami, a multifunctional fixture created by Mau.

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