A Mexican amphibian, the axolotl is believed by many to be the Aztec god of fire and lightning. His name was Xolotl, and he took the form of a salamander to avoid sacrifice. This lore is perpetuated ...

The peacock mantis shrimp packs a powerful punch, disabling prey much larger than its two- to seven-inch size.

Many dogs thrive on mental stimulation and enrichment. It’s a necessity for some intelligent breeds — otherwise, they’ll become destructive or misbehave from constant boredom. If you have a naturally ...

There's a lot you can find out about reindeer from their poop. Here are seven fascinating facts about their feces.

Forget Joanna Gaines, bowerbirds are the real design stars! These incredible birds impress their mates with exceptional decorating skills.

One goal that humanity has pursued since the dawn of time is freedom. It has affected our choices, deeds, and way of life. The idea of freedom, however, varies from person to person, race to race, and ...

What's the Story Behind Santa and Reindeer? We've done the research! Jump in to read about Christmas Reindeer!

The Amazon River dolphin (also known as the pink dolphin and botos) is a freshwater animal and a species of toothed whale. Considered the biggest and smartest animal of the freshwater dolphin species, ...

A cinematographer gets an amazing video of a great white shark as it comes straight at him. Watch as he keeps his cool and ...

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According to leading scientists and experts, Earth is entering its 6th Mass Extinction Event — and it’s our fault. Humans have proliferated across the planet, polluting and radically altering the ...