Jennifer Geer

1 week ago | aol.com | Jennifer Geer

Common warthogs (Phacochoerus africanus) are in the pig family and live in sub-Saharan Africa. African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) can also be found in sub-Saharan Africa, although in smaller numbers than they previously enjoyed. African wild dogs are rapidly losing their habitats. Warthogs and wild dogs typically don’t get along. In fact, warthogs are routinely on the menu for the dogs. However, warthogs can be tough prey and sometimes win the day.

1 week ago | aol.com | Jennifer Geer

Humans aren’t the only species that mourn their dead. Mother chimpanzees have been observed carrying their dead babies for months, continuing to groom them during this time. Giraffes, crows, and elephants are among the animals that appear to grieve for their dead. Some animals have been observed performing death rituals, including burial. It’s not just mammals; many colony-dwelling insects also have specific behaviors for dealing with dead members.

1 week ago | a-z-animals.com | Jennifer Geer

Lion cubs are born tiny and helpless, but they can already walk by two weeks and begin eating meat around three months. Baby lions need their mother’s protection for the first two to three years. After that, female offspring usually stay in the same pride as their mothers while the males strike out on their own. Lion mothers tend to keep a watchful eye on their cubs when they are young, but that doesn’t mean they don’t let the cubs learn how to do things on their own.

1 week ago | a-z-animals.com | Jennifer Geer

The docuseries “Secrets of the Penguins” by National Geographic captured footage of several rare penguin chicks for the very first time. Their parents are a mixed-species couple: a rockhopper mother and a macaroni penguin father. The resulting chicks, called “rockaronis,” successfully hatched and appeared to be healthy and thriving. The National Geographic series took place on the Falkland Islands.

1 week ago | 247wallst.com | Jennifer Geer

Skip to content Military After a massive oversight last month caused North Korea’s much-awaited warship to capsize on launch, the country has successfully righted the ship and repaired the damage. The 5,000-ton Kang Kon, which is a Choe Hyon-class destroyer, underwent weeks of repair under the guidance of Kim Jong Un, who was none too pleased with the massive error. The short turnaround time highlights the country’s readiness to prove its naval accomplishments. The North Koreans have also...