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4 of The Most Magical Houses In The Entire World

Hobbit House in New Zeland This hobbit house, as well as plenty of others, can be found on the Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, New Zealand. There are plenty of quaint details that would make it a simply adorable place to live, from the bright yellow paint and tiny door to the lovely flower garden and stone path. Traditional House in Iceland This house is a great representation of what the

British man saved from shark by pod of DOLPHINS who joined him for part of marathon eight hour swim

British swimmer, Adam Walker had enough to worry about as he took on the freezing ocean in a grueling eight hour and 36 minute swim across the Cook Strait on Tuesday. But he had his mind taken off the extreme temperature when he noticed a two metre shark-shaped figure swimming beneath him in the New Zealand waters. Luckily enough, the shark never attempted an attack as a pod of dolphins soon

Photographer and Leopard Seal Come Face-to-Face

photo credit: Paul Nicklen/National Geographic/YouTube Leopard seals are huge predators who mostly live in and around Antarctica. Though they will eat small fish and krill, they are the main predator for penguins. These seals can reach up to 3.5 m (11.7 ft) in length and tip the scales at up to 600 kilograms (1,320 lbs). They have massive sharp front teeth used for shredding meat and can

The Lion Soaking: Lioness takes no chances as she carries nine-week-old cub across fast-flowing river

Her jaws clamped firmly around the scruff of her tiny cub’s neck, this plucky lioness is taking no chances as she tackles a risky river crossing. As her nine-week-old youngster dangles beneath her, the mother skips gingerly between impromptu stepping stones. These stunning images capture the heart-stopping moment the lioness braved choppy waters, clasping her little one’s nape, as she ma

Lion Intimidates Crocodile

Giant rabbit Darius is an Easter bunny with a monster appetite

Looking for the Easter bunny? Here’s one that’s easy to spot. Darius weighs three-and-a-half stone and measures 4ft 4in, making him the world’s biggest rabbit, according to Guinness World Records. His owner, Annette Edwards, 62, from Worcester, is considering putting him on a diet after revealing that he eats 12 carrots a day – more than 4,000 a year. He also gets through piles of cabba

Lioness does the unthinkable to save her stranded baby cub. This is incredible.

Lions, those majestic creatures that prowl the savannah, have plenty of stereotypes. They’re often labeled King of the Jungle, can be seen as beautiful and regal, or may even be viewed as fearful predators. However, what about lions being maternal and loving? Obviously all lions have a mother, but you don’t typically get caught up in that aspect when you think of these big cats. But these pic

How Animal Domestication Works

The modern dog evolved from the gray wolf, essentially changing from a dangerous predator to a loving family pet. Theo Allofs/Photonica Collection/Getty Images and Daly & Newton/Riser Collection/Getty Images How long have we known our best friend? Researchers know that humans began domesticating dogs before agriculture began (~10,000 years ago), but just when and where did the wolf

Magnificent Giant Tree: Sequoia in a Snowstorm

Photograph by Michael Nichols Giant sequoias live at high elevations, enduring cold, heavy snows, lightning strikes—and growing bulky and strong, though not so tall as coast redwoods. This individual, the President, is the second most massive tree known on Earth. The giant sequoia is a snow tree, Sillett says, adapted for long winters in the Sierra. But it’s a fire tree too

Conjoined Twins: Brothers Joined At The Hip Learn To Live In Harmony

Videographer / Director: Jed Seus Producer: Tom Midlane Editor: Ben Churcher / Joshua Douglas CONJOINED twins Shivanath and Shivram Sahu have found a unusual way to get to school - dropping to the floor and running like a SPIDER. The 12-year-olds, who were born joined at the waist, bare two legs and four arms and work in tandem to get around. They have stunned doctors with their abili