Seen by many people as symbols of doom and death as well as unappealing and disgusting creatures, the vultures are indeed in a tough spot when it comes to capturing the awe and wonder of humans. This is probably not much of a surprise, considering the myriad of unusual and unattractive adaptations that these birds [...]

It is rather common for cartoons to portray animals in an exaggerated fashion in order to entertain the viewers, yet the cartoon industry’s vicious portrayal of the Tasmanian devil may not be far from the truth. Early European settlers exploring Australia were taken aback by the land’s incredible variety of species, including unique animals such [...]

Deep within one of Africa’s vast savannahs, a small pride of lions has recently managed to kill a large buffalo. The pride had gone for quite some time without sufficient food, but the tenacity and hard work of its members has finally led to a kill. The lions are nearly breathless from the chase, and [...]

Said in myths to strip an entire cow to the bone in seconds and dilacerate humans who dare to swim through their domain, the piranha is considered one of the most vicious creatures in all of creation. Their violent reputation has been developed by the media, with the piranha commonly being portrayed as a mindless [...]