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[Helico-pterFunk]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/black-bear-filmed-on-popular-coquitlam-trail-taking-a-swipe-at-runner-1.5705377

Coquitlam Crunch Trail | Vancouver Trails

Coquitlam's version of the Grouse Grind, the Coquitlam Crunch is a steep, urban trail that follows a route under large hydro power lines and offers a great workout.

www.vancouvertrails.com

 

[Darrkman]

My pops got kicked by a horse in the Virgin Islands.

He avoided that particular horse after that.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Medal for hero British Army dog that took out an Al Qaeda sniper

Kuno (pictured), a Belgian shepherd malinois, was shot several times during the operation at the heavily- fortified terrorist base.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Doctors pull 4ft snake from woman's mouth after it slid down throat as she slept

A 4ft snake was pulled out of the mouth of a woman by a team of surgeons – making medics scream while the bizarre medical emergency was caught on video in Dagestan, Russia

www.dailystar.co.uk

Moment huge python eats unlucky tabby cat head-first on Singapore street

A tabby cat was filmed being devoured whole by a hungry python in Singapore. The gigantic snake was prodded with a stick as it battled to eat the poor feline head-first

www.dailystar.co.uk

Woman, 24, swims with 24ft sharks in jaw-dropping footage off Scottish island

A woman was circled by 24ft basking sharks in an incredible diving adventure off a Scottish island – with the breathtaking sharks caught on video as they swam through the open water

www.dailystar.co.uk

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/black-bear-filmed-on-popular-coquitlam-trail-taking-a-swipe-at-runner-1.5705377

Coquitlam Crunch Trail | Vancouver Trails

Coquitlam's version of the Grouse Grind, the Coquitlam Crunch is a steep, urban trail that follows a route under large hydro power lines and offers a great workout.

www.vancouvertrails.com

 

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BBC Earth - YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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BBC Earth

Celebrating nature, science, space and the human race, BBC Earth brings you face to face with heart-pounding action, mind-blowing ideas and the sheer wonder ...

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'Vampire bedbugs' feasting on Brit blood breeding like crazy during lockdown

Pest controllers have seen an alarming rise in outbreaks of bugs which have been breeding like mad during lockdown when they weren't able to keep Brit homes clean

www.dailystar.co.uk

Rare mutant two-headed rattlesnake discovered in 'once in a lifetime' find

Rattlesnake bites can cause severe pain, vomiting, haemorrhaging, and sometimes even heart failure though their venom is only occasionally deadly

www.dailystar.co.uk

Grief-stricken elephants given cannabis oil to de-stress after herd leader died

CBD oil will be administered to three elephants who are struggling to cope with the death of the alpha-female of their herd, Erna, who tragically died recently

www.dailystar.co.uk

Grieving dog adopts orphaned kittens after all her puppies tragically die

Australian Shepherd mix Georgia lost her whole litter of puppies but her grief has been eased by the adoption of newborn kittens who she washes and nurses like her own babies

www.dailystar.co.uk

Sick owner trained dogs to violently maul wild animals before posing in snaps

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES — Martin Davidson pleaded guilty to training his dogs to viciously attack wild animals, and posing for pictures with the bodies of the dead animals

www.dailystar.co.uk

Dog who had snout bitten off in vicious pitbull attack finally finds loving home

Mixed-breed Angel's previous owners "left him bleeding" after a pitbull attacked him but his new owner, Ana, said his zest for life is still in tact and enjoys dancing with him

www.dailystar.co.uk

Woman's horrific injuries after being trampled in face by horse

Liz Falkingham, is an equestrian, and had been walking a young horse from a field back to the stables when it was startled and the freak accident happened - she ended up with 16 staples in her scalp and a fractured cheekbone

www.dailystar.co.uk

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

These 45 Cutthroat Animals Will Do Just About Anything to Survive

Weird sleep schedules, twisting necks, and poison are just a few of the adaptions these creatures have relied on to survive planet Earth.

www.popularmechanics.com

How These 'Ultra Black' Fish Mastered the Art of Deep Sea Camouflage

A variety of deep sea fish can absorb almost all the light emitted by other deep sea bioluminescent creatures. Here's how they do it.

www.popularmechanics.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Venom from honeybees could be used to treat forms of breast cancer

Experts from the University of Western Australia used venom from 312 bees found in Perth, Western Australia, Ireland and England as part of the research.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Miraculous creature can even return from the dead

HORATION CLARE: Anguilla anguilla, the European eel, is an almost unbelievable creature. It can live for a hundred years, wriggle across fields and even appear dead and dried out, before threshing back to life.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Elephants can 'catch yawns' from familiar humans just like chimps

Researcher Zoe Rossman from the University of New Mexico has been working with a herd of captive elephants at the Knysna elephant park in South Africa.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Rare smiling turtle is rescued from the brink of extinction

The Burmese roofed turtle has protruding eyes as well as its upturned lips and measures up to two foot long when fully grown.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Total size of giant prehistoric mega-shark revealed

The megalodon lived from about 23 million to three million years ago. The biggest megalodons would likely have had a head round 15 feet long, a 5 foot 4 inch dorsal fin and a 12.6ft tall tail.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Red squirrel and woodpecker snapped fighting over NUTS in a tree

Photos capture the moment a red squirrel attempts to hold its own against a great spotted woodpecker trying to steal its nuts in a tree stump- and only one claims the victory.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Why is the Red squirrel declining in the UK & what can be done? | Wildlife Online

A combination of habitat loss, out-competition by Greys and the spread of an often fatal virus are all factors in the Red's decline. A broad-scale approach to managing Greys and forests is needed to address the decline.

www.wildlifeonline.me.uk

Photo gallery of British wildlife

www.wildlifeonline.me.uk

The Natural History of British Wildlife

Wildlife Online is a free, educational, and not-for-profit resource, providing information about British wildlife.

www.wildlifeonline.me.uk

 

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Fearless: Dude Grabs Snake By The Head!

Via: @fishingarrett<br>Posted By Ghost

www.worldstar.com

There's A Real Life "Scar" That Rules Maasai Mara In Kenya!

Via Youtube Nat Geo WILD <br>Posted By PSmooth

www.worldstar.com

 

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'Alien-like' creatures wash up on Brit beach and could be worth thousands

BIZARRE ‘alien-like’ sea creatures have washed up on a British beach – and they could be worth a fortune. Martyn Green, 47, was on holiday with his family when they spotted the cr…

www.thesun.co.uk

Eerie mammoth graveyard with HUNDREDS of huge bones discovered in Mexico

TWO-HUNDRED mammoth skeletons have been unearthed by archaeologists in Mexico, with many more still to be excavated. The Ice Age beasts died thousands of years ago at the shores of an ancient lakeb…

www.thesun.co.uk

 

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[Helico-pterFunk]

Love that run!

 

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39,000-year-old cave bear is discovered perfectly preserved in Siberia

Russian scientists have discovered a 39,000-year-old perfectly preserved cave bear in Yakutia, Siberia. Experts have hailed the discovery as being of 'world importance'.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Really noticeable this past week - spent a fair bit of time in East Van -

 

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The 2021 Sony World Photography Awards reveals stunning early entries

Now in its 14th year, the Sony World Photography Awards 'celebrates the best contemporary photography from the past year' and 'gives vast exposure to photographers worldwide'.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Video: Moment orca attacks boat leaving O Coruna in Spain | Daily Mail Online

Halcyon Yachts has posted a video to YouTube showing how their boat was attacked by an orca a few hours after leaving the Spanish coast for the UK.

www.dailymail.co.uk

New mother gorilla cradles month-old baby

Nine-year-old Kala lost her first-born baby a year ago but is now pictured playing with her cheeky baby, yet unnamed, at Bristol Zoo.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Monkey fills Malaysian student's phone with 'selfies' after taking it

Zackrydz Rodzi, 20, a student from Malaysia, noticed his phone had gone missing from his house on Saturday, before discovering it near the back garden filled with monkey 'selfies'.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Hilarious images show dogs enjoying car journeys with their humans

Social media users from around the world have been sharing the snaps of their dogs travelling in style on car journeys, with BoredPanda collating the very best pictures into an online gallery.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

40 Times Doggos Acted So Ridiculously When Riding In Cars That Their Owners Just Had To Take A Pic

Our best friends, our bestest boys and girls, can become real goofballs the moment they set their paws inside cars.

www.boredpanda.com

 

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[Helico-pterFunk]

Reflexes On A Hunnid: Duck Dodges Every Attack After Walking Right Into A Group Of Alligators!

Reflexes on a hunnid. <br> Posted By DMitchell

worldstar.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

So I'm heading to work yesterday, and as I make my way down the sidewalk and turn right ... there's a dead raccoon laying there about 20 feet from one of the entrances. Startled me. Informed coworkers. Checked the SPCA, BC Wildlife Health & City of Van' websites ... as burying the animal (work property) & disposing of them in the garbage (garbage pick-up is every 2 weeks & now 13 days away) were NOT an option. Found an online form at one of the sites to notify the city about dead animal pick-up (wildlife). Hopefully that gets done soon.

Within an hour of arriving at work, 2 other raccoons showed up and sat with their deceased fam'. Then they pulled them over to their final resting place under a nearby tree.

Then on the drive home along the freeway there was assorted roadkill ... 1 raccoon, 2 skunks.

2020 ...

 

[carsun1000]

An extremely rare Melanistic Serval

 

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