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Jan 6, 2025 | 
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When Orcas Attack Bowhead Whales Killer whales (Orcinus orca) are apex predators known to prey on bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus), particularly juveniles and calves. These killer whale attacks typically occur in Arctic and subarctic waters, where bowhead whales are found.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
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On this section of papyrus, the jackal-headed Anubis, balances the heart of the deceased against the feather of Ma'at. duncan1890 / Getty ImagesGenerate Key TakeawaysEgyptian gods and goddesses were an essential part of ancient life. So much so, in fact, that there are said to be over 2,000 deities in the Egyptian pantheon.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
animals.howstuffworks.com | Nicole Antonio
The grolar bear, also known as the pizzly bear, is a hybrid animal that's the result of crossbreeding between a polar bear and a grizzly bear, two species typically separated by geography and habitat. As climate change causes sea ice to melt and polar bears to move inland, their territories have started to overlap with those of grizzly bears, leading to the birth of these hybrid bears.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
animals.howstuffworks.com | Nicole Antonio
The zonkey is a rare hybrid that combines the iconic stripes of a zebra with the humble resilience of a donkey. Zonkeys don't just look cool; they're living examples of how nature can blend two very different species into something entirely new. While they're fun to admire, these hybrids also give us a peek into the weird and wonderful world of genetics — and the surprising quirks that come with it.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
animals.howstuffworks.com | Nicole Antonio
By: Nicole Antonio | When it comes to stinging insects, wasps are some of the most feared creatures out there. Unlike honeybees, which can only sting once, most wasps can sting multiple times, injecting painful venom with each strike. It doesn't even take the most dangerous wasp in the world for an excruciating sting to cause severe allergic reactions or even lead to fatalities. Whether you're dealing with aggressive colonies of social wasps or powerful solitary wasps, these insects pack a...
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
animals.howstuffworks.com | Nicole Antonio
By: Nicole Antonio | Get ready to explore one of Africa's most notorious insects: the tsetse fly. These tiny flies may not look like much, but they play a major role in spreading sleeping sickness, aka human African trypanosomiasis (HAT). That's right, these little pests aren't just a nuisance; they're responsible for transmitting a parasitic disease that can cause serious health problems in both humans and animals. But don't be too quick to blame all tsetse flies for this. There are many...
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
animals.howstuffworks.com | Nicole Antonio
Today, we're exploring one of Africa's most formidable and awe-inspiring animals: the Cape buffalo. This powerhouse bovine isn't just a member of the prestigious "Big Five" — it's also one of the most dangerous animals on the continent. The Cape buffalo is its most iconic subspecies of African buffalo, dominating the savannas and grasslands of southern and eastern Africa with its sheer size and strength.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
ca.news.yahoo.com | Nicole Antonio
Get ready to explore one of Africa's most notorious insects: the tsetse fly. These tiny flies may not look like much, but they play a major role in spreading sleeping sickness, aka human African trypanosomiasis (HAT). That's right, these little pests aren't just a nuisance; they're responsible for transmitting a parasitic disease that can cause serious health problems in both humans and animals. But don't be too quick to blame all tsetse flies for this.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
animals.howstuffworks.com | Nicole Antonio
Diet This snake primarily feeds on small mammals, especially rodents like rats and mice. Its toxic venom is perfectly adapted for this diet: paralyzing and killing its prey almost instantly, reducing the risk of injury to the snake during the hunt. The inland taipan is so efficient in its hunting strategy that it has little competition from other predators.
