The world's most energetic panda showed off for visitors at a Taiwanese zoo
Most pandas rest or sleep for up to 14 hours a day, but don't tell that to Yuan-Zai of the Taipei Zoo.A visitor filmed the gleeful panda climbing and rolling all over the place, with seemingly...
View ArticleScientists may have unlocked the mystery of why cats have spots
Admit it, you've wondered why on earth your cat's hair color is not uniform. Turns out it actually comes from a genetic mutation, and new research is challenging the way it acts.Produced By Matt...
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Yellowstone is about to kill 900 bison — a beast that could soon be a...
Yellowstone National Park is about to kill 900 of its roughly 5,000 bison to appease nearby ranchers, according to an Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) press release.The reason? Bison might spread a...
View ArticleThere’s a zoo in the Philippines where you can get massaged by giant pythons
Cebu Zoo in the Philippines has a unique treat for brave volunteers: a massage administered by four Burmese pythons, that weigh a combined 550 lbs. Footage provided by Trevor and Kian BullStory by...
View ArticleA 92-year-old WWII vet lived his dream of meeting a lion
Jim, a 92-year-old World War II veteran who has never been to a zoo, always dreamed of meeting a lion. The Bowmanville Zoo in Canada helped make his dream come true.Story and editing by Jeremy...
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101 things you thought were true, but have actually been debunked by science
Who hasn't shared an amazing science fact only to feel embarrassed later on, when you find out the information was wrong?No more.It's time to put an end to the most alluring science myths,...
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Nearly 700 dogs, cats and horses had to be rescued from an unlicensed shelter...
(Reuters) - Animal welfare workers on Saturday were evaluating the health of almost 700 dogs, cats, horses and other animals that were taken this week from what were described as "filthy" conditions...
View ArticleThis baby rhino was rescued and is now thriving
Caregivers at the Aquila Private Game Reserve took in an abandoned male rhinoceros calf in the West Cape bush in South Africa. Now, he's loving life.Story and editing by Andrew FowlerFollow INSIDERon...
View ArticleRussian Arctic troops train with reindeer
Russian Arctic troops are using reindeer to pull their sleighs. The soldiers are practicing working with the animals in near -22 °F temperatures.Story and editing by Adam BanickiFollow INSIDER on...
View ArticleA 92-year-old WWII vet lived his dream of meeting a lion
Jim, a 92-year-old World War II veteran who has never been to a zoo, always dreamed of meeting a lion. The Bowmanville Zoo in Canada helped make his dream come true.Story and editing by Jeremy...
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From a 440-pound bear to pigeon-guided missiles — here are 9 unbelievable...
Until the introduction of modern machinery, animals played an often-decisive role in warfare. For instance, the Mongols' masterful use of horses allowed Genghis Khan and his generals to carve out the...
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The most venomous animal on Earth is truly surprising
The most venomous animal in the world isn't what you'd expect.Check him out:This little guy is a cone snail. It has a host of deadly adaptations, including a venomous harpoon, that it uses to catch...
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How giraffes defy gravity
The giraffe's neck — useful for reaching the loftiest acacia leaves or for slugging would-be rivals— has its drawbacks. When the creature stoops to take a drink, for example, it must spread its front...
View ArticleA massive leopard attacked four people at a school in India
A leopard wandered into a school in South India, and injured four people that were trying to get it out. Luckily, there were no kids present.Story and editing by Adam BanickiFollow INSIDER on...
View ArticlePeople are freaking out about these dogs dyed to look exactly like pandas
Meng Jiang dyed her Chow Chow puppies to look like tiny pandas, and they are causing quite a stir in both Singapore and online. While many people find it to be cuteness overload, others are expressing...
View ArticleInside Korean dog farms — where millions are sold as meat or to illegal...
Over 2 million dogs are killed for their meat every year in South Korea. Estimated to be a $2 billion industry, dog meat is most commonly eaten during the hot summer months in a spicy stew called...
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Nearly every president kept a pet in the White House — here's a look at all...
President Obama's Portuguese water dogs, "Bo" and "Sunny," are just the latest "first pets" to live at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.In fact, nearly every commander in chief has kept a pet during their...
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Mexican jumping beans actually jump — here's why
A few months ago, I had the chance to take a bush walk with one of the most respected trail guides in South Africa, Stefan Winterboer. After showing us where a hippo had marked its territory by...
View ArticleThis cool cat battles her eye problem by wearing stylish shades
Bagel is a two-year-old grey moggy cat that was born without eyelids, which leaves her eyes incredibly vulnerable. Luckily, her owner devised a unique and stylish method of keeping Bagel's eyes...
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Here's what popular dog breeds looked like before and after 100 years of...
Dogs have been our furry companions for thousands of years, but they didn't always look the way they do today.Many well-known breeds have changed a lot physically in the last century, thanks to...
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