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Japanese scientists hypothesized that zebras’ stripes deter insects. So they painted black and white stripes on cows and striped cows had about 50% fewer biting flies land on them than unpainted cows.
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While filming a 170 foot waterfall in the movie Apocalypto, a cow was trying to cross upstream and went over the falls. It emerged at bottom, banging against the rocks, but after a local man swam in to calm the cow it then climbed up the bank and began eating grass as if nothing had […]
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Steven Spielberg changed our collective psyche when he made Jaws in 1975. Along with creating the summer blockbuster, he also gave the world a fear of sharks!
But film channels, urban legends, and our own paranoia have wrongfully made us fear sharks when there are other threats out there as well. Data shows that the chance of dying thanks to animal encounters stands at one in 1,384,594.
Even so, there are some animals you need to be more careful around. Let’s take a look!
Data shows that dogs kill up to 28 people in the United States per year.
Dogs aren’t a danger to the general public. In many cases, dogs turn against human owners who have maltreated them.
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Sweet, innocent deer?!
Yes, deer are responsible for up to 120 deaths in the United States every year.
To be fair, expansion into their habitat is responsible for many of these deaths. Cities and towns across the country consistently build roads and highways in their habitat, which increases the likelihood of car accidents.
These adorable mammals can kill humans by biting or sitting on them.
Up to 500 people die in sub-Saharan Africa every year. They also have extremely sharp teeth, so there’s that.
Snakes are obviously much smaller than sharks, but they kill about 50,000 people every year.
Some species are more toxic than others, and other types of snakes are closer to humans because of expansion into their natural habitat.
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The humble freshwater snail isn’t harmful on its own, but 200,000 people die on an annual basis because it carries a parasite called schistosomiasis.
The parasite first invades the body, lays eggs that end up in many tissues, and causes symptoms such as anemia that can cause death in up to 10% of those affected.
We all know to stay away from lions if we see any, but they still kill about 100 humans every year.
Many animals on this list often kill humans by accident, but lions have no problem hunting humans at all.
Wolves are certainly wild, but they don’t usually kill humans on purpose.
Their sharp teeth are only a danger to humans that actively threaten them.
About 10 people die every year from encountering wolves.
Mosquitoes are small and they exist in almost every part of the world.
They reproduce quickly, suck your blood, and bite you before you even have a chance to fight back.
They also carry diseases such as encephalitis, dengue fever, yellow fever, and malaria.
These giant mammals are actually gentle and pose no threat to humans as long as they have space and are left alone.
Elephants tend to become afraid when they are confined to tight spaces or mistreated. They will then become scared and see humans as aggressors.
Approximately 100 humans die every year because of elephants.
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Yes, humans are the second-deadliest animal on the planet (mosquitoes are actually #1?!?).
But they’re #1 on this list because it’s so unexpected.
Humans kill approximately 475,000 of their fellow brethren every year. Ouch!
What did you think of the animals included on this list? Were you surprised by any of the deadly creatures that kill more people than sharks do on an annual basis?
Share your thoughts in the comments!
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Two of the most recognized names in milk and dairy have recently declared bankruptcy: Dean Foods declared bankruptcy back in November, and Borden Dairy, one of the oldest milk processors in America, just recently did the same.
The rising cost of raw milk and a drop in consumer demand have been cited as reasons for both companies to take this drastic action. Borden will remain in business while it goes through its bankruptcy proceedings, which is a bit of good news for the 3,300 employees of the company that is based in Dallas, Texas.
Milk News: Borden Dairy Is Second Big Producer to Go Bankrupt – @business @BordenDairy @PNCBank #dairyfree #bankruptcy #MILK https://t.co/cN54cI5KXg
— Sociallama (@sociallama) January 7, 2020
Tony Sarsam, the CEO of Borden, said, “Despite our numerous achievements during the past 18 months, the Company continues to be impacted by the rising cost of raw milk and market challenges facing the dairy industry. These challenges have contributed to making our current level of debt unsustainable.”
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that Americans drank 18.4% less milk from 2008 to 2018. At the same time, there has been a dramatic increase in sales in nut and plant-based milk. It may seem hard to imagine, but in 2019 alone, 2,700 dairy farms went out of business. There’s no denying that the entire American dairy industry is struggling mightily.
Borden was founded all the way back in 1857. It was the first company to use glass bottles for milk and was also the first company that developed a patent for condensing milk.
The times sure do seem to be changing, don’t they?
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In Russia, cows are getting a new tool to help fight the winter blues that a lot of us deal with. A dairy farm in that country is outfitting its cows with virtual reality headsets to help the animals tone down their anxiety and to fight their winter depression. The moooooove (see what I did there?) is also intended to boost milk production from the farm animals.
The headsets display green fields and pastures to the cows in order to make them feel more relaxed. The project is taking place at RusMoloko farm, outside of Moscow.
Russian cows get virtual reality headsets to reduce anxiety and improve their moooodhttps://t.co/afRkGi4trp#Russia #farming #cows #virtualreality
— Agricultural Recruitment Specialists (@AgriRS) December 1, 2019
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Moscow Region said that the virtual reality headsets have achieved “a decrease in anxiety and an increase in the overall emotional mood of the herd.”
The plan is to monitor the cows wearing the headsets to see if their milk production increases throughout the winter. The ministry said that “technology improvements should impact the industry as a whole.”
A Moscow farm has decided to equip its cows with VR glasses in order to relax and feel happier. A calm environment leads to an increase in milk yield, so the cows are given a VR headset displaying summer fields.
Как тебе такое, илон маск? pic.twitter.com/92UGS8bn7F
— Jonny Tickle (@jonnytickle) November 25, 2019
In addition to the look of green fields and pastures, the developers of the virtual reality headsets gave the design a predominantly red color scheme because studies have shown that cows see red better than other colors of the spectrum.
Is this the wave of the future in farming? Will the results show that the impact of these VR headsets is positive among the cattle and this technology become commonplace for animals?
Time will tell…
But I think I might need to get my hands on one of these for myself this winter.
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This might be a gamechanger.
Drop what you’re doing, because it’s officially cuddle time.
At the Mountain Horse Farm in Naples, New York, you, yes YOU, can cuddle with the cows for an hour (if you pay $75). Just think about what a great stress reliever that could be for all of us. Personally, I wish there was one of these cuddle farms closer to where I live.
Take a look at how soothing and relaxing this looks…
Ahhhhhh.
That looks like paradise…
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I think you’re gonna be with me on this one: these photos of adorable, cuddly cows made me want to run out and adopt one ASAP.
Scroll through these lovely pics and you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about.
Cow Snuggles from aww
So I was out walking my mini cow when Howie Mandel stopped for a picture… from aww
Posted by Beryl The Brahman on Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Posted by Ashley Gilley Photography on Friday, May 12, 2017
I need one of those as a pet IMMEDIATELY!
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Here’s a fun fact: some people shampoo and blow-dry their cows before showing them at competitions, so the animals will be nice and fluffy and will potentially get higher scores from judges.
Who would’ve thought?!
The rest of the people on the internet are just now catching on to this phenomenon, and they LOVE IT. I think you will too because it’s freaking adorable.
See for yourself.
I want one. #FluffyCow pic.twitter.com/AZpNeeeSZe
— Lady B
(@LadyBArtist) May 24, 2015
This #fluffycow sells at 5 today. Couldn't have asked for a better first 4H steer. #stockshowlife #manamongboys #ranchlife pic.twitter.com/vJvoy3MrFW
— Scott Eklund (@scott_eklund) July 1, 2017
I WANT A FLUFFY COW WHAT pic.twitter.com/dZcfugvZSd
— ariel (@cjsweck) June 21, 2013
It’s the sensation that’s sweeping the nation!
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Cows lead a pretty boring existence and they need a little entertainment once in a while, just like humans. That’s why Rick Herrmann nailed it when he stopped on a rural road in Oregon and serenaded a pasture full of cows with his saxophone.
Rick’s daughter, Erin Herrmann, posted the videos her father playing his smooth sax to the cattle. The crowd of cows just couldn’t resist these silky tunes.
my parents are such goofs they drove out to the backroads so my dad could play the cows the songs he’s been learning on the saxophone pt.1 pic.twitter.com/IHzgxtvo0N
— Erin Herrmann (@erinmherrmann) June 26, 2019
The videos went viral because… duh!
Wait for the neighbor to shout “Tequila” at the end of this one!
pt.2 listen for the neighbor at the end pic.twitter.com/qdMCnZRzqh
— Erin Herrmann (@erinmherrmann) June 26, 2019
I love it!
Herrmann said he’s been playing the sax for about seven months, and when he saw a video of people playing music for animals him and his wife took a ride so he could play for some cows nearby.
“I thought they might be curious. I guess I didn’t expect them to crowd the fence so much.”
Erin Herrmann said that the cows appreciated her father’s playing much more than the family dog.
“Our dog, Piper, hates the noise so much, she even chewed up all his reeds once. My dad was running by the field on June 25 and thought that maybe the cows would appreciate his music more than Piper would. He was definitely right! We always talk to and go see the cows near the house because they are his favorite animal and they make his so happy … He’s just such a good hearted guy and likes to be goofy and enjoy the simple things in life! He loves that he’s making people so happy!”
The story went viral in such a big way that even legendary sax player Kenny G weighed in on the story.
This is awesome! We all have to start somewhere!! https://t.co/waH6JSjDKy
— Kenny G (@kennyg) June 28, 2019
Nice work, Mr. Herrmann, and keep at it!
There are a lot of animals out there who wouldn’t mind a break from their daily routines.
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Between all the squabbling that’s tearing our nation apart these days, there’s still one surefire way to bring people across all aisles of the spectrum together: PETA crossing the damn line with their weirdness.
The organization’s name stands for “People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals,” which seems like a noble enough goal… until you see some of the outrageous stunts they pull (like suing a wildlife photographer on behalf of the monkey he photographed). They’re more of a radical anti-human group than they are a pro-animal rights group.
While they have occasionally done some good, they’ve wasted millions of dollars in truly bizarre, totally useless bids for publicity. The latest case in point?
Looks weird right?
It’s what you’re doing if you drink cow’s milk
Raise your hand if you know that humans shouldn’t be drinking cow’s breast milk. It was made for their babies—not you!
Art by @choicebison @freebison
pic.twitter.com/D8QcJnyfUG
— PETA (@peta) March 28, 2019
Yeah, it’s exactly what it looks like. A weird, anthropomorphized cow letting some creepy old man suckle from it.
The caption reads:
Looks weird right? It’s what you’re doing if you drink cow’s milk. Raiseyour hand if you know that humans shouldn’t be drinking cow’s breast milk. It was made for their babies—not you!
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For those of you who don’t know, a “furry” is someone who’s “an enthusiast for animal characters with human characteristics, in particular a person who dresses up in costume as such a character or uses one as an avatar online.” Thanks, Dictionary.com!
While being a furry isn’t inherently sexual, it definitely can have that component to it (and is probably most famous for that reason).
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Seriously PETA, WTF?
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