Incredible footage shows a giraffe protecting her calf from a pride of lions. The footage was captured at the Kicheche Bush Camp in the heart of the Olare Motorogi Conservancy in the Masai Mara by Bill and Barbara Westbrook. Giraffe gestation lasts 400–460 days, after which a single calf is normally born. A newborn…
Steve Barley built an obstacle course for squirrels in his backyard and narrated their progress as they attempted to reach their ultimate goal of delicious food in three separate feeders. Using random items like an ironing board, sink plunger and various pieces of wood; find out if the crafty squirrels will reach their target.…
Watch this hard-boiled egg absolutely confound this dog. For those curious, the dog is a Basenji, a breed of hunting dog that was bred from stock originating in central Africa. The Basenji produces an unusual yodel-like sound commonly called a “barroo”, due to its unusually shaped larynx. This trait also gives the Basenji the…
From the people who brought you a tiny hamster eating an even tinier burrito, is the joyous celebration of an adorable hedgehog’s first birthday. Curious about the ingredients? This was all 100% hamster and hedgie safe. The cake was made out of hamster friendly foods (like bananas and sugar-free applesauce) and the frosting out…
While on safari near Bwindi National Park in Uganda, John King had the experience of a lifetime; an up close and intimate encounter with a group of wild mountain gorillas. I can’t think of anything more exhilarating (and frightening!) then being surrounded by wild mountain gorillas with a massive Silverback (adult male) in tow.…
Adorable lemon beagle Maymo got the ultimate birthday surprise when his owners showered him with 100 bouncy balls for his birthday. A delighted Maymo played with his presents until he was so tired that he passed out next to his sister Penny for the rest of the day. Happy birthday Maymo!
Baboons always have a secret supply of water but getting them to reveal the location is another story. When the Machalahari people go hunting, water is scarce and knowing where a fresh supply is located is invaluable. This is a clip from the 1974 nature documentary Animals are Beautiful People. The film is about…