Vocal learning is extremely rare in animals, but gorillas appear to have cracked it. “Snough!” That's apparently gorilla slang meaning "I say, old buddy, toss us a couple grapes, would you?" What's most surprising about this unusual vocalization is that it appears to have been developed by caged gorillas specifically for the purpose of communicating with human zookeepers, … [Read more...] about Captive Gorillas Have Created A Special Call To Communicate With Human Zookeepers
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This was The Worst Shark Attack in History, with at Least 150 People Killed
On July 30, 1945, two Japanese torpedoes hit an American battleship, sinking it in 12 minutes. 900 sailors survived the accident, but they couldn't exhale a sigh of relief: burned, wounded, and with limbs severed, the men were soon confronted by a swarm of sharks. Even according to the most cautious estimates, the animals murdered at least 150 of them before aid came four days … [Read more...] about This was The Worst Shark Attack in History, with at Least 150 People Killed
Watch Iceland’s Volcano Eruption Live With These Incredible Video Streams
As tempting as it may be to see it with your own eyes, your best bet is to watch the volcanic activity from a live stream. A volcano close to Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, has erupted, creating a fiery display of lava fountaining out of the ground and huge clouds of smoke. Several video feeds broadcasting live from the scene allow you to follow the action as it … [Read more...] about Watch Iceland’s Volcano Eruption Live With These Incredible Video Streams
A Blind Golden Retriever Who had been Missing in Alaska for Weeks has been Reunited with her Family
Any owner would be terrified if their pet went missing. This anxiety is only heightened when the animal is physically impaired, as was the situation for the Kubacki family in Sitka, Alaska. Lulu, the family's Golden Retriever, had walked away from home three weeks previously, and they had given up on locating her. Since the elderly Lulu is blind and essentially powerless … [Read more...] about A Blind Golden Retriever Who had been Missing in Alaska for Weeks has been Reunited with her Family
A One-Eyed ‘Cyclops’ Dog with Two Tongues and No Nose was Born in The Philippines
A 'cyclops' puppy has been hailed as lucky by Thai villagers after he was born with only one eye in the middle of his head. The mutant mutt - called Kevin after the Minions cartoon character - was in a litter of two in Chachoengsao, central Thailand. Two days after the unusual dog's birth on Sunday February 2 he appears to be fit and healthy, with his owners bottle … [Read more...] about A One-Eyed ‘Cyclops’ Dog with Two Tongues and No Nose was Born in The Philippines