Animals

October 14, 2019

Tigers Have Fake Eyes on Their Ears as a Possible Defense Mechanism

It can be tough out in the wild for many animals, so it's no surprise that a number of species use whatever they have at their disposal to help them survive. This includes different types of mimicry as a defensive strategy to keep them safe. While we often consider powerful animals like tigers to be at the top of the food chain, that doesn't mean that they too can't benefit from a little extra protection.

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October 10, 2019

Komodo Dragons Are Covered in a Suit of Armor Buried Within Their Scales

The Komodo dragon is one of the most fearsome animals to roam the planet. These giant monitor lizards can grow up to 10 feet long and an average adult in the wild weighs up to 150 pounds—though there have been reports of one toppling the scales at 366 pounds. In their native habitat, they have no predators and therefore dominate over the chain of Indonesian islands they call home.

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October 2, 2019

11-Year-Old Boy Documents Every Dog He’s Ever Petted with Adorable Photos

If you're like many animal lovers who have the urge to pet all of the cute dogs you encounter, you’ll enjoy the social media accounts of an 11-year-old boy called Gideon. For the past 3 years, he’s been documenting the various dogs he meets in a heartwarming blog called I’ve Pet That Dog. As of writing, Gideon has over 300,000 Twitter followers and almost 50,000 Instagram fans—and it’s clear to see why.

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September 30, 2019

Adorable Adventures Chronicle the Friendship of a Hedgehog and Bengal Cat

Animals are the world’s cutest adventurers. Proving this true is the happy hedgehog Herbee and his furry feline friend Audree. Together, they traverse gorgeous landscapes as a dynamic duo that makes the most of every moment. Their human, Talitha Girnus, captures beautiful portraits of them posing against mountain backdrops, among fields of wildflowers, and as they enjoy an afternoon snack while Herbee lounges in an empty coffee cup.

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