The Mucky Secrets of Nudibranchs [video]

Many Animals Will Self-amputate When In Trouble

 

According to Popular Science –

Only a few humans have ever opted for self-amputation in order to escape from danger, but some animals do it all the time. You probably already know that lizards can shed their tails. You may also have seen the viral video of a crayfish snipping off its own arm to escape being boiled alive. More than 200 animals have the unique ability to autotomize (the scientific term for self-amputation), but it’s not always to get out of hot water.

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Elephants Are More Than Simple Animals

According to Ranker.com –

Elephants are one of earth’s most remarkable and complex animals, but not everyone stops to consider the ways elephants are very human. They are highly intelligent creatures that exist in highly developed familial societies. Elephant social structures are full of rich relationships and interactions, which could lead some people to ask themselves, “are elephants more complex than humans?”

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Caring for Yanukovych’s Abandoned Zoo [video]

Kids At The Zoo [photos]

Cheezburger.com collected some funny pics of children and animals at the zoo.

Best Pet Videos of 2017

2017 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

From Cheezburger.com –

The 2017 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are still accepting entries till September 30th but while the judges are warming up, we can already take a peek at some of the funniest submissions of the contest.