Humans appear to be hardwired with a sense of justice. This is perplexing from an evolutionary standpoint, as you would think we were predisposed to seek advantage for ourselves and our families wherever possible. However, a sense of fairness is required for humans to be able to help one another. Human cooperation is based on reciprocal altruism: we help people because they … [Read more...] about Animals Can Sense When They Are Being Treated Unfairly (And They Don’t Like It).
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Tiger Shark Eats Underwater Camera and Demonstrates What Being Eated Looks Like
Anyone swimming in the ocean knows how terrifying it is to come into contact with a shark. When a tiger shark ate Zimy Da Kid's underwater action camera, the filmmaker was able to record what it's like to be eaten by one, sort of. The video survived the ordeal and provides an exciting 360-degree view inside the shark's mouth. One of the sharks noticed the equipment as Zimy … [Read more...] about Tiger Shark Eats Underwater Camera and Demonstrates What Being Eated Looks Like
According To A New Study, Crows, Like Humans, Are Self-Aware
Crows have their own version of the human cerebral cortex. Corvids — the "crow family" of birds that includes ravens, jays, magpies, and nutcrackers — are intelligent. They utilize tools, identify faces, leave gifts for individuals they like, and one Facebook video shows a crow forcing a recalcitrant small hedgehog out of traffic. Corvids will also throw boulders into the … [Read more...] about According To A New Study, Crows, Like Humans, Are Self-Aware
A Dog With Giant Fluffy Ears Looks Exactly Like Mickey Mouse
Meet Goma, Tokyo's adorable "Mickey Mouse dog." Many people on Instagram have fallen in love with this 7-year-old cutie because of her huge, fluffy, gray ears, which make her look like a real-life cartoon mouse. We wish we could reach into our screens and hug her! Goma is a Maltese/Papillon mix, which means she possesses the best characteristics of both breeds. Her unusual … [Read more...] about A Dog With Giant Fluffy Ears Looks Exactly Like Mickey Mouse
The World Needs A Superhero Like Electro-Charged Pup
“I had never seen her like this” 😲 Beware, there's a new furry superhero in town. Catarina is her name, but you can call her Electro-Pup. Looking at her, it may not appear that she possesses the power of electricity in the pads of her paws. Catarina, like many other superheroes, had humble beginnings. She was only a few days old when her owner, Rosario, rescued … [Read more...] about The World Needs A Superhero Like Electro-Charged Pup