Animals

August 10, 2021

Funny Group of Owls Trigger Video Security Cam at Night With Their Adorable Antics

Many people are lucky enough to have friendly neighbors, but for one Yuma, Arizona-based family who recently moved into a new home, their nearby residents are a real hoot. Home security company Ring recently shared doorbell camera footage of a group of curious owls who visited the home of a woman named Lyndsay. Lyndsay had only just installed her new security camera when she started getting notifications that “someone” was outside her door.

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August 2, 2021

This Fashionable Feline Went From Living on the Streets To Becoming an Instagram Model

Some say, “life’s a catwalk,” and Benson the cat couldn’t agree more. This stylish gentleman has an outfit for every occasion. From posing in party wear to modeling Halloween costumes, the Insta-famous kitty is known for his incredibly cute looks. However, this fancy feline hasn’t always lived a glamorous life. Five years ago, he was found wandering the streets of Dubai, where he was left to fend for himself.

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July 21, 2021

New Study Finds That Crows Are So Intelligent They Understand the Concept of Zero

Crows are incredibly smart. Researchers have already discovered that these sleek, dark birds possess primary, or sensory, consciousness—the ability possessed by humans and some primates to merge memories to think in terms of past and present. A recent paper published in The Journal of Neuroscience expands the wealth of knowledge on these clever creatures. In the study, researchers discovered that crows can comprehend the concept of zero. Zero is actually a rather recent mathematical invention.

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