The Tasmanian Giant Crab is the king of crabs
Add the Tasmanian Giant Crab (Pseudocarcinus gigas) to one of the animals you’ll want to see in person one day. Moreover, the crab’s…
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Topiary sculpture of a sleeping baby bird
Keep reading: Topiary sculpture of a sleeping baby birdHere’s a bird you’ll never get tired of looking at. Children’s author and illustrator Claude Ponti’s gigantic topiary named Poussin Endormi or Sleepy Chick resides in Jardin des Plantes’ botanical garden in Nantes, France. The outdoor installation relaxes nearby Ponti’s zany other works, the sleeping koala. Who wouldn’t want these in their front yard? Check…
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The Harpy eagle looks like a human in a Halloween costume
Keep reading: The Harpy eagle looks like a human in a Halloween costumeThe Harpy Eagle is one of the largest species of eagles in the world, even bigger than the Bald Eagle. Named after the Greek mythology monsters, the extremely rare animal is found in Central America and South American rainforests. The Brazilians called the animal the “Royal Hawk.” The magical creature inspired the design of Fawkes…
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The crested auklet attracts mates by smelling like tangerines
Keep reading: The crested auklet attracts mates by smelling like tangerinesThe crested auklet enjoys a very unique way of attracting mates. Already looking like a bassist of a punk band (check the nose hair clip), the bird also smells like tangerines. The seabird’s plumage emits the citrus aroma in its mating process to draw more attention from the crowd. Crested auklets mainly live in the…
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Flamingos form lasting friendships, study finds
Keep reading: Flamingos form lasting friendships, study findsPeople have more in common with flamingos than they think. Flamingos are known to seek out a specific set of friends they mix well with and ignore other groups that they don’t like. Researchers at The University of Exeter who studied flamingo species for five years at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) Slimbridge Wetland…
