Category: Facts

Hand holding a great blue heron chick + Cassowary looking sideways

Terrifying Birds That Look Just Like The Dinosaurs They’re Descended From

Todd Neikirk

For a large number of animals, it’s clear they descended from dinosaurs – think of sea creatures like sharks, crabs and alligators. There’s also land…

Gorilla with its mouse open + Deer mouse sitting in a tree

Mind-Boggling Similarities Between Humans and Animals

Todd Neikirk

Humans are pretty unique. We communicate almost exclusively by talking, while other creatures use things like intuition and marking their territory, in addition to sound.…

Blue white-lipped island pit viper in a striking pose + Largetooth sawfish swimming underwater

10 of the World’s Rarest Animals – You’ll Have to See Them to Believe They Exist!

Elisabeth Edwards

Given how big the world is, it would be naïve to believe we’ve discovered all that there is to be found. From undiscovered plant life…

Small mounds around the exterior of a brine pool

Brine Pools: The Hidden Secret In the Depths of the World’s Oceans

Todd Neikirk

The vast majority of the Earth is covered in water, and scientists haven’t even scratched the surface of what lies beneath. It’s well known that…

Slow loris in a tree + Baby hippopotamus sitting in shallow water

Careful! These Cute Animals Will Actually Kill You

Todd Neikirk

People like to keep animals such as dogs, cats and rabbits in their homes because they’re adorable. That being said, pets aren’t the only cute…

Saltwater crocodile sitting on the edge of a body of water + Sydney funnel-web spider + Face of a bull ant

The Seven Most Dangerous Animals in Australia

Todd Neikirk

Australia is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. We mean, how could it not be? The country is blessed with a…

Diver swimming above a whale shark

The World’s Largest Shark Isn’t a Carnivore – Meet the Whale Shark

Todd Neikirk

Sharks have become an important part of American culture. While there’s always been a fascination with the sea creatures, they received a boost in popularity…

Dark Tourism in American Cemetaries of the West

Cemeteries of the American West Offer A Dark Tourism Alternative To Vanilla Vacations

Todd Neikirk

While it may be morbid, many tourists like to visit cemeteries when they’re on vacation. And the American West has a lot to offer. The…

Pablo Escobar, His Hippos Won’t Stop Pooing All Over Colombia

Doug Williams

Pablo Escobar did a lot of damage when he ruled a drug cartel in Colombia in the 1970s, 1980s, and into the early 1990s. When…

3 Reasons to Add Junk Food to Your Survival Stash

Nick Oetken

If you spend enough time outside, chances are good that you’ve heard of the 10 essentials gear list for survival. A map, compass, spare clothes,…