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The Dogo Argentino — man’s best friend or dangerous dog? As with just about any dog breed, the Dogo Argentino can go either way. They were bred to be friendly towards man, but they were also bred to hunt, something they did quite well. Unfortunately, their popularity as a fighting dog and aggressive lines as led to them being banned in many countries.
If you have fond childhood memories of watching the antics of Donald Duck – or Daffy, or Huey, Dewey and Louie – then you might find what you’re about to read a bit upsetting. If, on the other hand, you remember watching the George Lucas produced 80s megaflop Howard The Duck, and thinking the human/ duck sex scene was deeply disturbing, then you’re about to find out you didn’t know the half of it. Because ducks – yes, cute, quacking, couply ducks – have one of the darkest sex lives of all animals.
The Boerboel is a South African working dog whose name is Afrikaans (a language similar to Dutch) for “farmer’s dog” and pronounced with the “oe” making a sound like the “oo” in “boo.” They are a mastiff breed created by introducing some native African breeds to English and other mastiffs.
The chance of seeing a wolf vs lion play out in nature is almost non-existent, but that doesn’t mean we can’t play out the scenario by examining some key facts about wolves and lions. Let’s delve into this information so we can figure out where we’d place our bets.
The Alpine Swift is a remarkable bird that is best known for its incredible ability to fly for ten months without ever having to land.
This long flight is usually done during the bird’s migration to Sub-Saharan Africa in the winter and when it flies back to its homeland of Europe and Asia. The only time an Alpine Swift is believed to land during their long flight is if there is violent weather which can hinder their ability to fly safely. Bad weather is one of the main predators of Alpine Swifts as it can cause them to lose control of their flying which can sometimes end up being deadly.
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Aside from their fascinating appearance, camels have an intricate inner system that allows them to survive. These creatures are related to ruminant animals, which are a special group of hooved mammals that use regurgitation to process the plant matter they consume.
When it comes to big and intimidating dogs, one that readily comes to mind is the Cane Corso. This canine is majestic, hard-working, smart and requires lots of consistent training. At a height of about 2.25 feet and weighing in at a little over 100 pounds, Cane Corsos are strong dogs that some might find regal, while others find the dog downright terrifying.
If you’re eating while you read you might want to come back later, as we are about to dive into the rather foul sexual habits of the hippopotamus. If you’ve ever heard that old song “The Hippopotamus Song (Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud)”, you might not think that mud is quite so glorious after reading this. But before we enter gross-out territory, let’s first talk science.
Lets play out some hypothetical scenarios and see if the mighty elephant has what it takes to defeat some of the deadliest animals on Earth.
Before we get into the battles, lets break down the key attributes of elephants.
First and foremost, elephants are massive. They have dinosaur like proportions and stand over 10ft tall and weigh between 12,000 – 15,000 pounds.
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Ask a room full of people what their favourite animals are and the chances are one or two will answer “dolphin”. In fact, these creatures inspire such universal affection, with their extreme sociability and playfulness, that a columnist for New York’s defunct Village Voice magazine once wrote an exasperated column entitled “Everyone loves dolphins except me!” Perhaps it’s this adorability that has led to some people believing dolphins mate for life. This is a myth: while dolphins can form lifelong bonds of affection with another dolphin, these are usually between two males. Sexually, they are anything but monogamous.
Dolphins are some of the most intelligent and compassionate creatures on the planet. However, they face many difficulties in their daily lives, including keeping predators away. Below you’ll discover some of the main predators dolphins need to watch out for and the unique ways this animal defends itself.
Black panthers are some of the most mysterious animals in the world. Their black fur helps them to move discreetly through jungles and forests and their impressive athleticism allows them to jump swiftly through the trees to sleep or hunt. Some people question though if this animal actually exists. Below is more about the black panther and some interesting facts about them.