During a 1964 hoax, a Swedish journalist exhibited paintings done by a chimpanzee under the name Pierre Brassau. The journalist was testing whether critics could tell the difference between true avant-garde modern artwork and a chimp’s work. They could not, and in fact, praised the works.
Washoe, a chimpanzee, was taught sign language. When one of her trainers returned after…
Washoe, a chimpanzee, was taught sign language. When one of her trainers returned after a while away Washoe was initially dismissive of her, but when the trainer signed “My baby died”, Washoe signed “cry” and mimicked a tear running down her face.
Emily the cow escaped from a slaughterhouse minutes before her turn..
Emily the cow escaped from a slaughterhouse minutes before her turn at the abattoir, wandered for 40 days eluding capture, went on to live for 8 more years before getting a memorial on her grave.
Paul the Octopus was so precise in his predictions during…
Paul the Octopus was so precise in his predictions during the 2010 FIFA World Cup that he received death threats from German fans and had to be offered state protection.
Wild pigs are one of the most destructive animals in America…
Wild pigs are one of the most destructive animals in America causing more than $400mil damage a year in TX alone. They can dig 3′ deep destroying crops and even feast on lambs, calves, sea turtle eggs, and everything in between.
During the cold war, when navy divers repairing a whale enclosure heard…
During the cold war, when navy divers repairing a whale enclosure heard a human-like voice saying “out, out, out,” and got out of the water to see nobody, they found out that a beluga whale named “Noc” had learned to mimic human speech and was trying to communicate with them.
Like humans, animals also have varying accents depending…
Like humans, animals also have varying accents depending on locality and regions.
Google hired a camel to map a desert for…
Google hired a camel to map a desert for Google Street View.
Leonardo Da Vinci used to buy caged animals at the market…
Leonardo Da Vinci used to buy caged animals at the market just to set them free.
Why Can’t Dogs Eat Chocolate?
It’s a common statement that gets thrown about, that if a dog eats chocolate it could face some serious health problems that can commonly cause death. Now many non dog owners may not know whether it is an old wives tale or if there is any fact in it. The bad news is that is […]
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