Marine biologists have discovered that when fish are faced with the dilemma of developing an itch offshore in the open ocean, yet with no hands, plants, or animals to help them scratch it, they have a curious solution of seeking out their predators—sharks. Viewing thousands of hours of video footage, Australian marine ecologist Chris Thompson…
Where Do Fish Go for Scratch Relief? Their Predators
Marine biologists have discovered that when fish are faced with the dilemma of developing an itch offshore in the open ocean, yet with no hands, plants, or animals to help them scratch it, they have a curious solution of seeking out their predators—sharks. Viewing thousands of hours of video footage, Australian marine ecologist Chris Thompson…
How Fish Depend on Sharks For Scratch Relief
Marine biologists have discovered that when fish are faced with the dilemma of developing an itch offshore in the open ocean, yet with no hands, plants, or animals to help them scratch it, they have a curious solution of seeking out their predators—sharks. Viewing thousands of hours of video footage, Australian marine ecologist Chris Thompson…
9 Breathtaking Draft Horse Breeds With Long Flowing Manes and Beautifully Feathered Fetlocks
Emblems of both strength and beauty, draft horses were once a mainstay of highly productive societies. They were powerful engines of war, agriculture, and transportation, without which civilization as we know it wouldn’t have been possible. Today these elegant yet strong steeds serve more often as show horses or pulling carriages—like the ones seen in…
These Hilarious Goats Are Here to Brighten Up Your Day
These goats are really having loads of fun! (Video courtesy of Safari Aitana, goatstigram, Cannon Hall Farm, Isolde Mattart, Sylvia Michel Photography, Goat Daddy’s Farm) …
Meet the World’s Oldest Living Land Animal, Jonathan the Tortoise Who Is 190 Years Old
The world’s oldest living land animal on record, a tortoise named Jonathan who resides on St. Helena island, is celebrating his 190th birthday and has gained a new world record title. “His official record title is oldest chelonian, a category which encompasses all turtles, terrapins, and tortoises,” Guinness World Records shared on Facebook. Jonathan (left)…
PHOTOS: Rare Cat With ‘Two-Faced’ Coloration Will Steal Your Heart—’He Is so Unique’
A kitten born with a rare, two-toned face has grown up into a sweet and social cat, a bonafide cuddle-bug, and has taken the internet by storm with his own social media page. Split down the middle, one side black and the other gray, kitten Narnia’s little face shocked his owner, pedigree cat breeder Stephanie Jimenez,…
Sweet Rescued Bears Have Their Fur Brushed to Make Fuzzy Knitted Christmas Toys
A troupe of sweet, rescued bears are unknowingly doing their own fundraising. For the past several years, the bears have allowed their trusted keeper to brush their dense fur; the collected fur is spun into yarn to make adorable knitted teddy bears that are then sold at a Christmas auction. Susan Kowalczik founded Orphaned Wildlife…
VIDEO: 4-Year-Old Cowboy Learns Lessons of Life With His Beautiful Mare Named Willow
He may only be four, but little Hank Boyd can walk a horse like a true cowboy. Never away from his 18-year-old mare Willow, the two lead a ranch lifestyle out in Montana. It all started when the Boyd family—parents Amy and Ben, and their three children—moved from California to the Treasure State (a nickname for…
Mama Bear Performs Acrobatics To Get Food From the Bird Feeder for Her 2 Cubs—And the Video Is Unbelievable
A couple visiting their friend’s cabin in Colorado woke up one early morning to enjoy the view outside when they looked up on the hillside and saw a “brown fuzzy animal making some commotion.” What they witnessed was a mother bear looking to grab breakfast for herself and her cubs. A ruckus followed as the…
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