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Boasting a wingspan almost as wide as Tom Cruise is high, the giant golden-crowned bat looks terrifying when it’s flying spread-eagled through the air, its skinny furry body emphasizing the enormity of its wings. And when its roosting, it looks like a vampire, cloaked by its rubbery black cape. Despite its imposing size, the fruit-eating megabat – part of a species native to the Philippines

Skinny, balding and completely alone. This “werewolf” stood by the side of the road for several months. His skin was hard and scaly, his tail was pointy and broken. What was left of his black fur was tattered and stood straight up on his neck. The dog probably hadn’t eaten a proper meal in weeks and he could barely walk. Nobody knew anything about the strange creature except that he

The animal world is filled with love. But we shouldn’t forget that conflicts are also a part of the animal world, where predator hunts the prey. This story is of a hawk who had the most interesting day of his life. The majestic hawk in our story, came across a duck while he was out looking for some food. The duck was resting quite peacefully on a patch of turf, ignoring the presence of the might

The animal kingdom never fails to surprise us with its many hidden wonders. That said, there are certain creatures that stand out more than others, those capable of instantly capturing global headlines due to their odd appearances or unusual nature. Now, I’ll be the first to admit that when I stumbled upon an image of this peculiar “penis snake,” I initially dismissed it as a joke.

The creature was spotted and recorded in the Mississippi River, but authorities have assured the public not to worry. What would you have done if you saw this giant beast in the water, only a few feet away from you? Read on to find out how this woman reacted and why she never expected her story to get this popular. Shala Holm is a Buffalo, Minnesota native. Shala encounter

Halloween is approaching and perhaps some of you might have thought of dressing like a bird this time. Huge and a fiery bird would surely grab everyone’s attention and you would be the hit! However, what we are going to show now is not a person in disguise. This is a real bird that looks much similar to a man wearing a bird’s costume! This bird is called a harpy eagle and it is anything but ma

For the last several years, a stork named Addi and his mate, Antonella, have been nesting atop a chimney in Henneckenrode, Germany. In that time, the pair have had many baby storks, all of whom successfully fledged. It’s been a labor of love for Addi and Antonella — but with that dedication to their kids comes a dedication to one another. NETTE-STÖRCHE E.V. Silke Feser, a stork e

With the holidays fast approaching, shopping is probably pretty high on everybody's to-do list. And, sure enough, this mother deer is apparently no exception. LORI JONES Lori Jones works in a little shop selling gifts and supplies at the Horsetooth Inn and RV Park, a scenic getaway nestled at the foot of the Rockies in Fort Collins, Colorado. There, encounters with local wildlife are fa

When Amanda heard of Bear, an abandoned, lost dog in the mountains of Evan’s Creek, she decided to act immediately. Together with her friend Dylan, they set out to try to locate the lonely dog. For over an hour, Amanda and Dylan tried to coax Bear using food and treats – but their plan failed. The next day when they returned, they spotted Bear in the same area. They again tried

Last week, the legendary singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot died at the age of 84. One of the most successful folk artists of his era and a Canadian national hero, countless fans grieved at his passing. A memorial service for the musician was held on May 7 — and in a heartwarming sight, one old friend gathered by his side. Lightfoot, whose hit songs include “Sundown” and “If You Cou