Know What? When they're in water, alligators walk on all fours.   What did you know about alligators? They are related to crocodiles and can walk on two legs in water. Many people have long thought that these animals just float on the water's surface and wait for their food. This may come as a surprise to them. But recently, an underwater picture of a crocodile swimming in its pen at a crocodile farm went popular in Japan. The picture showed that the animal has a unique ability to stand on its hind legs. People should always be careful around crocodiles because they are dangerous predators,…

An incredible 40-ton humpback whale was caught on tape jumping out of the water. The biggest animals in the world are humpback whales. The huge beasts in question weigh up to 40 tonnes, so they probably won't be able to completely jump out of the water. This beautiful film of a humpback whale breaching the water off the coast of South Africa may be the reason for all the fuss. The amazing video was taken by scuba diver Craig Capehart off the coast of Mbotyi, South Africa. He figures that the adult whale weighs about 40 tonnes. After that, he put the amazing video on YouTube,…

An incredible 40-ton humpback whale was caught on tape jumping out of the water. The biggest animals in the world are humpback whales. The huge beasts in question weigh up to 40 tons, so they probably won't be able to completely jump out of the water. This beautiful film of a humpback whale breaching the water off the coast of South Africa may be the reason for all the fuss. The amazing video was taken by scuba diver Craig Capehart off the coast of Mbotyi, South Africa. He figures that the adult whale weighs about 40 tons. After that, he put the amazing video on YouTube,…

Unexpected Bonds: Two U.S. tourists and a group of wild gorillas form a rare bond in Uganda   Wild mountain gorillas came into a tent camp in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which was a strange turn of events that led to an amazing meeting. A video of the interaction went viral, showing an adult gorilla showing an unusual level of interest in a curious U.S. tourist named John J. King II, while also sending a gentle message to the young gorilla that was with them. People and wild animals usually treat each other with care and respect, but this meeting was different, and both experts…

This is the biggest known insect in the world. Its wingspan is 2.5 feet (7 cm). A huge example of the extinct dragonfly-like group of griffinflies is the largest known bug species that has ever lived on Earth. The three biggest live insects we know of are the atlas moth (160 cm2 or 25 in2), the white witch moth (wingspan of about 30 cm or 12 in), and the goliath beetle (115 g). The ancestors of insects, like those of most other animal groups, were usually bigger than their current counterparts. There are huge griffinflies among them, like Meganeura monyi and Meganeuropsis permiana. These are the…

A Veteran Says Farewell to His Loved Dog in a Heartwarming Reunion Dogs are always there for us, even when life's chapters are coming to an end. Dogs have been known as "man's best friend" for a long time because they are always there for you, support you without words, and form a bond that can't be broken, no matter what. The touching story of John Vincent, a brave Vietnam warrior nearing the end of his life, and his loyal dog Patch showed how animals can form strong bonds with people. Veteran John, who is 69 years old, was given hospice care at the Raymond G.…