Animal world
Collection of the 'biggest' animals in the world
From a pot-bellied monkey who loves to snack to a cat weighing more than 5.5 kg that is often mistaken for a dog... not all chubby animals are cute and cuddly.
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Discover wildlife, animal behavior, unusual species, survival strategies and remarkable adaptations from ecosystems around the world.
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Wild 'paradise' nearly 40 years after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster
The area around the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant is now filled with wildlife and is an ideal place for scientists to study.
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Ostrich - land animal with the largest eyes
With a diameter of about 5 cm, ostrich eyes are five times larger than human eyes and larger than their own brains.
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The photo went down in history thanks to the appearance of a rare bird
The rare rock thrush was photographed for the first time at Hug Point waterfall, Oregon, USA.
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The 200kg sheep breed in Tajikistan helps cope with climate change
Hissar sheep are a rich source of food and also contribute to improving the soil ecosystem thanks to their ability to travel long distances to forage.
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A pack of mongooses tore apart pythons to protect their young
The python was surrounded by a herd of more than 20 mongooses and could only endure the blows and find a chance to escape instead of fighting back.
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Take a look at the most colorful animals in nature!
On our colorful planet, there are countless animals that possess brilliant appearances, attracting all eyes.
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The bird set the record for the highest flight on the planet
The bird that holds the world's highest flying record is the Rüppell vulture (Gyps rueppellii), which can reach heights of up to 11,300m.
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The American zoo will euthanize the Lily hippo
The 45-year-old female hippo Water Lily, who has lived at Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle (USA), since 1979, will be euthanized next week.
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America built the world's largest bridge for animals
The 64-meter-long bridge spanning an eight-lane highway in Los Angeles County will be completed in 2025.
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Big ears are also an advantage: The Antelope Jackrabbit's secret to survival!
Antelope Jackrabbits, also known as desert rabbits or antelope jackrabbits, are a large species of rabbit native to North America and Mexico.
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Top 11 largest and longest snakes in the world, where do they live?
With the ability to hunt extremely fast and swallow humans whole, giant snakes are found globally, from Southeast Asia to South America and the United States.
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The snake is harmless but is often misunderstood as extremely poisonous in Vietnam
A small-sized, completely harmless snake distributed in Vietnam, but often injured
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Maybe you don't know: Turkeys were once worshiped as gods!
In the past, turkeys played an important role in the religious beliefs of the ancient Mayan civilization.
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Cloning of black-footed ferrets from cryopreserved tissue
Scientists have successfully cloned two black-footed ferrets from frozen tissue samples, to preserve this endangered animal.