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Raccoon and Fawn Who Both Lost Their Moms Form a Sweet Friendship

Unlikely friendships are the best kinds of friendships. A sailor and a shark. A cat and a bunch of tiny goats. A mouse and a mini Babybel. An apple and a worm. But today we’re looking at a friendship that has blossomed between a racoon and a fawn. Ah, racoons – the wonderfully chaotic trash pandas that steal not only your garbage, but also your heart. Their tiny faces, fluffy bodies, and

Scientists Discover 512-Year-Old Shark, Which Would Be The Oldest Living Vertebrate On The Planet

A couple of months ago, a group of scientists discovered an ancient shark in the North Atlantic ocean. While they knew that this shark had definitely reached senior age, they didn’t realize until recently that the animal is estimated to be a whopping 512 years old. At 512 years, that would make this ancient shark the oldest living vertebrate in the world. Even though over half a millen

Security Camera Catches Raccoon’s Sweet Reaction To Seeing Falling Snow

The other evening, Timothy Ellis was working on his computer at home in Washington state when he noticed something on one of his security cameras outside. Sure enough, the camera had picked up the movement of a masked figure sneaking through Ellis’ yard — but it was hardly frightening. In fact, it was quite the opposite. YOUTUBE/TIMOTHY ELLIS The visitor, of course, was a raccoo

Rescued Baby Beaver Builds Dam In Doorway To Keep Her Roommate Out

This is Nibi — a young, orphaned beaver who was rescued earlier this year by volunteers from Newhouse Wildlife Rescue in Massachusetts. Under their dedicated care, Nibi has had the chance to learn what it means to be a beaver. And she’s putting those instincts to some pretty sassy use. Nibi, now about 5 months old, spent most of her life as the rescue center’s one

Sand Artist Creates Detailed Sculptures That You Could Easily Mistake For Live Animals If You Saw Them From A Distance

Sand has been a favorite plaything for many of us since childhood. However, for some, it's not just a source of entertainment but also a medium for artistic expression. That's the case for Andoni Bastarrika, a Spanish artist who has taken sand sculpting to the next level. He makes massive sand builds that surely attract attention. From frightening alligators to cute dogs, Andoni's sculptures a

Rare Cat Found Living On The Tallest Mountain In The World

A field team of scientists recently discovered something incredible and downright adorable — there are rare cats living on Mount Everest. SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/ELLIOTTE RUSTY HAROLD The Pallas's cats, also known as manuls, somehow managed to remain undetected until 2019. There are at least two of them living somewhere along Mount Everest’s Southern Flank. The discovery is extremely valu

Hidden, never-before-seen penguin colony spotted from space

Satellite photos showing poop stains in the West Antarctic snow and ice have revealed a previously unknown breeding colony of emperor penguins. Scientists have discovered a previously unknown breeding colony of emperor penguins in satellite photographs of West Antarctica. (Image credit: Christopher Walton/BAS) A never-before-seen emperor penguin colony — one of only 66 known t

Great White Sharks Are Being Scared From Their Habitat by Just 2 Predators

There is no sea creature whose name inspires terror – rightly or wrongly – as much as the great white shark. (Hennie Otto/Marine Dynamics/Dyer Island Conservation Trust) With its sleek body optimized for hunting, its sharp teeth, and its (somewhat undeserved) reputation for enjoying human flesh, the great white (Carcharodon carcharias) is widely regarded as one of the ocean's top pre

6-Pound ‘Monster’ Cane Toad Found in Australian Coastal Park

Australian rangers have killed an invasive "monster" cane toad discovered in the wilds of a coastal park – a warty brown specimen as long as a human arm and weighing 2.7 kilograms (6 pounds). (Queensland Department of Environment and Science/AFP) Australian rangers have killed an invasive "monster" cane toad discovered in the wilds of a coastal park – a warty brown specimen as long a

The Image Of A Tiny Owl Was Captured Hiding From Rain Under A Mushroom

Get ready for the most adorable pictures you’ve seen all week! This utterly tiny owl used a mushroom as an umbrella and it will make your heart smile. Generally, owls are incredible and amazing animals but you won’t believe the cuteness level of this little fellow. Poldi The Petite Owl The name of this handsome boy is Poldi, who is 1.5 years old and one of Tanja Brandt’s pets. She got