From the blue-ringed octopus’s perspective, your breathless screaming and vomiting aren’t her fault. This little lady—barely the length of a pencil, from tentacle tip to tentacle tip—was just lurking in a nice rock crevice on an Australian beach. With her mellow nature and yellowish-brown skin that matched the rocks, she was patiently waiting for a delicious crab to scuttle by. … [Read more...] about What It’s Like to Be Nearly Killed by a Blue-Ringed Octopus’ Venom
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Can a Hummingbird be killed by a Praying Mantis? Keep Your Hummingbirds Safe
You might be shocked to learn that a praying mantis can actually kill and consume a hummingbird. However, only large mantises up to 4 inches long are able to capture a hummingbird. However, if a mantis is hungry and a hummingbird enters its area of interest, it will probably use its powerful forearms to attack and capture the small bird. especially if the mantis is lurking … [Read more...] about Can a Hummingbird be killed by a Praying Mantis? Keep Your Hummingbirds Safe
Two Men Were Killed During A Cockfighting Event After Being Attacked By Armed Roosters
Two men were killed by knife-wielding birds as they prepared to watch them fight to the death in illegal cockfights. The two freak accidents happened during India's Hindu Makar Sankranti festival, which is known for its cruel sport. According to the New India Express, one man was killed by his own rooster while tying blades to the bird's feet. Gande Suryapraksha Rao … [Read more...] about Two Men Were Killed During A Cockfighting Event After Being Attacked By Armed Roosters
Kayakers Capture Moment Their Friend Was Ambushed By A “Man Eater” Crocodile And Killed On Camera
The horrifying moment their friend was devoured by a huge crocodile was captured on camera by two kayakers. Hendri Coetzee was kayaking down the Congo's Lukuga River with Americans Chris Korbulic and Ben Stookesberry in 2010 when a "15 foot" crocodile tore him from his boat, and he was never seen again. "I glanced over and just in my peripheral I saw the crocodile come … [Read more...] about Kayakers Capture Moment Their Friend Was Ambushed By A “Man Eater” Crocodile And Killed On Camera
California’s Most Famous Whale Washes Ashore in Bay Area, Killed By Ship
Fran the whale was the most popular humpback in California. The 17-year-old whale won the affection of tourists and whale watchers in the state for many years. The Bay Area News Group claims that she became the subject of the most pictures and the greatest affection. According to SF Gate, her approximately 50-foot-long body was discovered on California's Manhattan Beach … [Read more...] about California’s Most Famous Whale Washes Ashore in Bay Area, Killed By Ship