This list is intriguing, yet colorless by necessity. We are familiar with white lab rats, but this unprecedented survey explores the incredible profiles of some rather unusual albino animals, as well as the stranger facets of biological pigmentation. These creatures have ended up with a lack of pigment through genetic mutations that affect melanin production.…
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Animals
10 Devastatingly Deceptive Or Bizarre Animal Mimics
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Survival in nature is largely a matter of eating and simultaneously trying not to be eaten or attacked by rivals. The struggle is further compounded by the imperative to dazzle the opposite sex and care for young. Many animals work an “honest” living through their size, strength, and hunting prowess. However, a selection of animals…
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9 Truly Bizarre Ways Animals Work for Humans
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Since the beginnings of human civilization, a range of animal species have made the transition from competing with man to becoming man’s assistants and working companions. The dog, horse and water buffalo are famously helpful, but a range of rather obscure, unlikely and bizarre animals continue to be recruited by man to serve in an…
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10 Fascinating Facts About Animal Intelligence
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Animals continue to amaze us by displaying types of intelligence we once thought were reserved for humans. So the next time your partner fakes it or someone steals behind your back, remember—the animals did it first. 10Chimpanzees Start Fashion Trends We humans often admire individuality. Paradoxically, we also make fun of people who don’t follow…
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10 Engrossing Facts About Turkeys
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Every year, Americans consume more than 200 million turkeys. But how much do you know about the bird that Benjamin Franklin thought would represent America better than the bald eagle? 10 Most Domestic Turkeys Are Artificially Inseminated The overly large breasts on commercial turkeys make them unable to mate. As a result, broad-breasted turkeys require…
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Top 10 Fascinating and Unique Crocodilians
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There are 23 species of crocodilians in the world. Usually, we think of these reptiles as being all the same; big head, short legs, many teeth and an eternal appetite for whatever unfortunate creature falls into their reach (humans included). Although it is true that modern day crocodilians share a very similar basic design, each…
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19 Reasons Baby Beavers Are The Most Underrated Woodland Critters
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1. They take snacking to the next level of cuteness. View this image › Facebook: turtlebayexplorationpark 2. Baby beaver drinking from a bottle?! SQUEE. Loading View on Instagram @-webkit-keyframes”dkaXkpbBxI”{ 0%{opacity:0.5;} 50%{opacity:1;} 100%{opacity:0.5;} } @keyframes”dkaXkpbBxI”{ 0%{opacity:0.5;} 50%{opacity:1;} 100%{opacity:0.5;} } instagram.com 3. This is the cutest thing to EVER happen. View this image › wordpress.com 4. Napping…