BuzzFeed - MotherNature http://buzzfeed.com/mothernature BuzzFeed, Find Your New Favorite Thing en Copyright 2013 BuzzFeed, Inc. Fri, 24 May 2013 04:12:11 -0400 editor@buzzfeed.com (http://www.buzzfeed.com/about) info@buzzfeed.com (http://www.buzzfeed.com/about) BuzzFeed http://www.buzzfeed.com/static/images/public/rss/logo.png http://buzzfeed.com/mothernature Happy World Turtle Day! 13 Totally Tubular Turtles http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/happy-world-turtle-day-13-totally-tubular-turtles-5adf Big, small, squatty, long… all in all pretty funny looking. We’ve gotta say, we’re thankful for turtles! We’ve put together all the cutest turtle photos we can find as a grand gesture of appreciation for these rad reptilians.

Aldabra giant tortoise

Aldabra giant tortoise

SLOW AND STEADY: The Aldabra giant tortoise is a threatened species, although it also has a long history of conservation, dating as far back as Charles Darwin.

Source: Tonya Laker/Citizen Image

Hawksbill sea turtle

Hawksbill sea turtle

(Eretmochelys imbricata)
Range: Tropical oceans worldwide
Status: Critically endangered
Threats: Bycatch in fishing gear, boat strikes, oil spills, disturbance of eggs in nest

Source: ZUMA Press

Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle

Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle

(Chitra indica)
Range: India, Nepal, Bangladesh
Status: Endangered
Threats: Habitat loss, hunting (for food, materials and folk medicines)

Via: en.wikipedia.org

Bog turtle

Bog turtle

(Glyptemys muhlenbergii)
Range: Eastern U.S.
Status: Critically endangered
Threats: Habitat loss, pet trade, invasive plants

Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service  /  via: usfwsnortheast

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]]> http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/happy-world-turtle-day-13-totally-tubular-turtles-5adf Thu, 23 May 2013 17:19:18 -0400 Big, small, squatty, long... all in all pretty funny looking. We've gotta say, we're thankful for turtles! We've put together all the cutest turtle photos we can find as a grand gesture of appreciation for these rad reptilians. mothernature adult An Ant's Life (Infographic) http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/an-ants-life-infographic-5adf Ants are everywhere: on the ground, on your shoes, in your pants… We just can’t escape ‘em!

LINK: MNN

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]]> http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/an-ants-life-infographic-5adf Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:59:47 -0400 <b>Ants are everywhere: on the ground, on your shoes, in your pants... We just can&#39;t escape &#39;em!</b> mothernature adult nonadult <big><b>For more infographics and fun content be sure to check out MNN.com!</b></big> nonadult 10 False Facts That Most People Think Are True http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/10-false-facts-that-most-people-think-is-true-5adf Mind-blowing and very, very untrue.

Going Out in the Cold + Wet Head = Sick

Going Out in the Cold + Wet Head = Sick

You can tell your nagging mother that sickness doesn't discriminate whether your head is wet, dry or bald when you go out into the cold.

Keeping your noggin warm is still a good idea though!

Fashionable Vikings Wearing Horned Helmets

Fashionable Vikings Wearing Horned Helmets

Sorry Viking warrior cosplayers: by the time the Vikings actually came around, horned helmets were but a fad in the footnote of history.

Sugar and Kid Insanity

Sugar and Kid Insanity

Contrary to popular belief, sugar isn't making your kids insane. There's 23 studies to prove it!

Your Head Venting Body Heat

Your Head Venting Body Heat

Despite what everyone tells you, your body heat doesn't escape from your head like a steaming volcano. Studies show that it's actually dependent on exposed surface area.

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]]> http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/10-false-facts-that-most-people-think-is-true-5adf Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:25:17 -0400 <b>Mind-blowing and very, very untrue.</b> mothernature adult <big><b>You can tell your nagging mother that sickness doesn&#39;t discriminate whether your head is wet, dry or bald when you go out into the cold. Keeping your noggin warm is still a good idea though!</b></big> nonadult <big><b>Sorry Viking warrior cosplayers: by the time the Vikings actually came around, horned helmets were but a fad in the footnote of history.</b></big> nonadult <big><b>Contrary to popular belief, sugar isn&#39;t making your kids insane. There&#39;s <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/health/article/Sugar-may-make-kids-fat-but-not-hyper-3994648.php">23 studies</a> to prove it!</b></big> nonadult <big><b>Despite what everyone tells you, your body heat doesn&#39;t escape from your head like a steaming volcano. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/26/health/26real.html?_r=0">Studies</a> show that it&#39;s actually dependent on exposed surface area.</b></big> nonadult <big><b>Crack &#39;em like popcorn, ladies and gents, the enduring myth that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis is just that: a myth. However, there&#39;s some <a href="http://www.hopkinsarthritis.org/arthritis-news/knuckle-cracking-q-a-from/">evidence</a> that it can result in some ligament injuries or reduced grip.</b></big> nonadult <big><b>For more myth-busting, be sure to click on the link above!</b></big> nonadult <big><b>Here&#39;s a big one: Napoleon was NOT short. <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8243486.stm">Historians</a> noted that while the conqueror was 5 feet 2 inches tall in French units, by English standards he was almost 5 feet 7 inches! Not so short now, eh?</b></big> nonadult <big><b>Stop right there! I&#39;m sure you heard it all by now: that stretching before exercise improves performance and prevents injury. <a href="http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/life-extension/debunking-the-3-biggest-exercise-myths#slide-1">Scientists are now saying it just slows you down.</a> Stretching before running, for example, reduces your efficiency by 5 percent. And there never has been much evidence suggesting that stretching reduces the risk of injury anyway.</b></big> nonadult <big><b><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22037012">Nope</a>, nope, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9x_aOi4XAo">nope</a>. Cholesterol in eggs is NOT bad for the heart. What IS bad for your heart? <a href="http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/researchers-discover-why-saturated-fats-are-unhealthy">Saturated fats</a>.</b></big> nonadult <big><b>This myth never gets old. While dogs mature to our equivalent of 21 in 2 years, aging significantly slows down to an average of 4 years after that. Here&#39;s a better way to determine your canine companion&#39;s real age: subtract two from the age, multiply that by four and add 21. Easy right?</b></big> nonadult <b><big>No, George Washington was NOT a beaver. His dentures were actually made out of <a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/id/6875436/#.UUymXzc3-Sp">gold, hippopotamus ivory, lead and human and animal teeth.</a> Notably, the dentures had bolts installed to keep them together and springs to help them open.</big></b> nonadult <big><b>Want more lists? Infographics? Green news? You&#39;re in the right place!</b></big> nonadult Why We Go Crazy For Cute http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/why-we-go-crazy-for-cute-5adf The dark side of cute!

Apparently this:

Leads to this:

And the cuter the animal, it makes people want to do this:

But why?

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]]> http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/why-we-go-crazy-for-cute-5adf Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:25:45 -0500 <b>The dark side of cute!</b> mothernature adult <big><b>Apparently this:</b></big> nonadult <big><b>Leads to this:</b></big> nonadult <big><b>And the cuter the animal, it makes people want to do this:</b></big> nonadult <big><b>But why?</b></big> nonadult <big><b>Maybe it&#39;s because we want to care for it?</b></big> nonadult <big><b>Or the fact that we can&#39;t take care of a picture!</b></big> nonadult <big><b>Or maybe we just can&#39;t handle all of the positive energy.</b></big> nonadult <big><b>Whatever the reason, we can never have enough cute in our lives.</b></big> nonadult <big><b>To learn more on the connection between cute and aggressive behavior, click on the link above!</b></big> nonadult An Apple A Day [MNN Infographic] http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/an-apple-a-day-mnn-infographic-5adf Apples may not keep the doctor away, but they are sure tasty with trivia!

LINK: mnn.com

Click on the link for more of our fun (and informative) infographics!

]]> http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/an-apple-a-day-mnn-infographic-5adf Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:54:54 -0500 <b>Apples may not keep the doctor away, but they are sure tasty with trivia!</b> mothernature adult nonadult <big><b>Click on the link for more of our fun (and informative) infographics!</b></big> nonadult The Last of Their Kind: 8 Species http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/the-last-of-their-kind-8-species-5adf There are less than 10 of these animals in the entire world:

Red-Crested Tree Rat

Red-Crested Tree Rat

Thought to be extinct for more than a century, one just moseyed up to a pair of biologists in May 2011. What luck!

Northern White Rhinoceros

Northern White Rhinoceros

These magnificent beasts have been completely wiped out in the wild by poachers; only 7 remain in captivity.

Rabbs' Fringe-Limbed Treefrog

Rabbs&#39; Fringe-Limbed Treefrog

This fella—residing at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in Georgia—is literally the last of its kind.

The species is most likely a victim of the chytrid fungus, an infectious disease that's been responsible for the decline of amphibians everywhere.

Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle

Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle

This Yangtze River native fell prey to widespread pollution, development, and hunting.

The largest freshwater turtles are reduced to a mere 4 in the world.

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]]> http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/the-last-of-their-kind-8-species-5adf Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:47:55 -0500 <b>There are less than 10 of these animals in the entire world:</b> mothernature adult <big><b>Thought to be extinct for more than a century, one just moseyed up to a pair of biologists in May 2011. What luck!</b></big> nonadult <big><b>These magnificent beasts have been completely wiped out in the wild by poachers; only 7 remain in captivity.</b></big> nonadult <big><b>This fella&mdash;residing at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in Georgia&mdash;is literally the last of its kind. The species is most likely a victim of the chytrid fungus, an infectious disease that&#39;s been responsible for the decline of amphibians everywhere.</b></big> nonadult <big><b>This Yangtze River native fell prey to widespread pollution, development, and hunting. The largest freshwater turtles are reduced to a mere 4 in the world.</b></big> nonadult <big><b>No, they aren&#39;t <a href="http://gremlins.wikia.com/wiki/Mogwai">mogwai</a>, but they were thought to be extinct in the early 20th century&mdash;until Indonesian scientists accidentally killed one while trapping rats. Oops! A research expedition has rediscovered the species in 2008, but no others have been found since.</b></big> nonadult <big><b>&#39;Lonesome George&#39; was thought to be the last known surviving Pinta Island tortoise. It turns out there may be others. Scientists have discovered genetic evidence of first-generation tortoise hybrids on Isabella Island, which suggests there is at least one full-blooded Pinta Island tortoise left in existence.</b></big> nonadult <big><b>A routine patrol around the Hula nature reserve turned out to be fate: a discovered specimen proved that these frogs didn&#39;t go extinct after all! It&#39;s too early to celebrate, however, as the frogs&#39; population is still very small even with ongoing conservation efforts.</b></big> nonadult <big><b>Another Yangtze River native, the Baiji dolphins received the dubious honor of being the first cetacean species to be declared functionally extinct in 2006. A dolphin was sighted a year later by a Chinese man, which experts did later confirm as a Baiji. It&#39;s impossible to determine how many of them remain.</b></big> nonadult nonadult 12 Unforgettable Super Bowl Animal Ads http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/12-unforgettable-super-bowl-animal-ads-5adf What’s better than a Super Bowl ad? A Super Bowl ad with animals!

1. Bud Light — “Spuds MacKenzie” DDB (1987)

2. Budweiser — “Frogs” D’Arcy, Masius, Benton & Bowles (1995)

3. Nissan — “Pigeons” TBWA/Chiat/Day (1997)

4. Tabasco — “Mosquitos” DDB Needham Worldwide (1998)

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]]> http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/12-unforgettable-super-bowl-animal-ads-5adf Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:30:29 -0500 <b>What&#39;s better than a Super Bowl ad?</b> A Super Bowl ad with animals! mothernature nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult 12 Extreme Winter Sports http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/12-extreme-winter-sports-5adf The following is not to be attempted by sane audiences—oh what the heck. Give ‘em all a shot!

1. Ice Diving

1. Ice Diving

2. Snow Polo

2. Snow Polo

3. Speed Flying

3. Speed Flying

Downhill skiing + skydiving = Speed Flying

4. Ice Climbing

4. Ice Climbing

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]]> http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/12-extreme-winter-sports-5adf Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:14:30 -0500 <b>The following is not to be attempted by sane audiences&mdash;oh what the heck. Give &#39;em all a shot!</b> mothernature adult 9 of the Worst Smelling Flowers In The World http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/9-of-the-worst-smelling-flowers-in-the-world-5adf Hold your nose on this one, ‘cause pee-yew! Scent of a rose these flowers ain’t!

1. Titan Arum, The Corpse Flower

1. Titan Arum, The Corpse Flower

With a title like the 'corpse flower' you know it's gonna reek to high heaven--and it does. Named the 'worst smelling flower in the world' it smells like it sounds.

2. Eastern Skunk Cabbage

2. Eastern Skunk Cabbage

The name gives away its true nature, but this roadkill-scented flower actually has surprising medicinal properties. It is often used for treating asthma, epilepsy, coughs and rheumatism.

3. Rafflesia Arnoldii, Corpse Flower #2

3. Rafflesia Arnoldii, Corpse Flower #2

You can deduce the rafflesia arnoldii's horrid scent rather quickly as it shares a nickname with the titan arum. Despite its corpse-like smell, however, the flower is quite beautiful and one of Indonesia's three national flowers.

It can also bloom up to 3-feet in diameter!

4. Hydnora Africana

4. Hydnora Africana

Yes, it looks like what you think it is, but its aroma is comparable to a body part from the rear. Oh, and the Hydnora Africana attracts dung beetles as its pollinator. Go figure.

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]]> http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/9-of-the-worst-smelling-flowers-in-the-world-5adf Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:37:35 -0500 <b>Hold your nose on this one, &#39;cause pee-yew! Scent of a rose these flowers ain&#39;t!</b> mothernature adult 18 November Animals You Shouldn't Miss http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/18-november-animals-you-shouldnt-miss-5adf As November draws to a close, and before we welcome our December overlords, we present you 18 animal photos of November that you shouldn’t miss!

1. Kaolas Making Out

1. Kaolas Making Out

2. A Sheepish Pack

2. A Sheepish Pack

3. A Canine in Sandy's Wake

3. A Canine in Sandy&#39;s Wake

4. Elephant Tourism

4. Elephant Tourism

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]]> http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/18-november-animals-you-shouldnt-miss-5adf Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:00:28 -0500 <b>As November draws to a close,</b> and before we welcome our December overlords, we present you 18 animal photos of November that you shouldn&#39;t miss! mothernature adult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult <big><b>Want to know more about the adorable animals behind the camera?</b> Click on the link above!</big> nonadult 8 Things You Probably Shouldn't Do With A Google Street Vehicle Around http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/8-things-you-probably-shouldnt-do-with-a-google-s-5adf Yes, these things actually happened.

1. Peeing In Your Garden

1. Peeing In Your Garden

2. Washing Your Face in the Nude... on Your Front Porch

2. Washing Your Face in the Nude... on Your Front Porch

3. Passing Out Drunk on Your Mother's Yard

3. Passing Out Drunk on Your Mother&#39;s Yard

4. Cleaning Out the Trunk of Your Car... Naked

4. Cleaning Out the Trunk of Your Car... Naked

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]]> http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/8-things-you-probably-shouldnt-do-with-a-google-s-5adf Fri, 09 Nov 2012 21:43:37 -0500 <b>Yes,</b> these things <i>actually</i> happened. mothernature adult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult <big><b>*Totally</b> a prank. Not real.</big> nonadult nonadult nonadult <big><b>For all the juicy details,</b> click on the link above!</big> nonadult Halloween Hounds: 5 Tales Of Ghostly Dogs http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/haloween-hounds-5-tales-of-ghostly-dogs-5adf Even death can’t stop man’s best friend from roaming (or haunting) the Earth. Sit by the fire and listen to our 5 ghostly dog stories:

1. Dambusters Dog

1. Dambusters Dog

Dubbed "Digger" (because his real name was offensive), this black labrador belonged to Wing Commander Guy Gibson of the British Royal Air Force and served as friendly mascot for the No. 317 Squadron--until his death by car on the night of a raid.

That should've been the end of it, but some believe that Digger still haunts the area today. There are dog-sized cold spots near his master's grave, and witnesses claim to hear late-night growls outside of Gibson's former office...

2. Poogan

2. Poogan

Forget ghosts and haunted houses–here's a story about a haunted restaurant and its resident spook dog: Poogan!

In life, Poogan greeted diners on the porch of one of the oldest restaurants in Charleston, S.C., aptly called "Poogan's Porch".

In death, he is often seen by employees napping in his favorite spot. Some diners even claim they can feel Poogan's ghost brush across their legs in search of table scraps.

3. The Black Dog of the Hanging Hills

3. The Black Dog of the Hanging Hills

Anyone would be uneasy hearing about a ghost called the "Black Dog."

According to legend, the Black Dog has been wandering around the Hanging Hills of Connecticut near Hubbard Park for more than a century. It makes no sound and it leaves no footprints.

C-r-e-e-p-y!

But that's not all. Despite it being described as "friendly," legend has it that seeing the Black Dog more than once leads to dire consequences. The first look is free. Seeing the dog a second time is bad luck. And a third time...?

Well, I hope you have life insurance coverage.

Six deaths are blamed on the dog.

4. Preston

4. Preston

Not all ghost dogs are harbingers of death, as the story of Preston shows that some are saviors of the living.

According to local stories, Preston was accompanying a group of trick-or-treaters on Halloween more than 50 years ago until a speeding car was about to run over a 7-year-old boy picking up candy that he'd dropped on the road.

Preston acted and knocked the boy aside–taking the brunt of the impact, throwing him into a nearby yard. The boy was unharmed, but Preston's body was nowhere to be found.

Fast-forward to the present, and local children report being gently "bumped" onto the sidewalk when they step onto the road.

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]]> http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/haloween-hounds-5-tales-of-ghostly-dogs-5adf Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:00:53 -0400 <b>Even death can&#39;t stop man&#39;s best friend</b> from roaming (or haunting) the Earth. Sit by the fire and listen to our 5 ghostly dog stories: mothernature adult <b>Dubbed "Digger" (because his real name was offensive)</b>, this black labrador belonged to Wing Commander Guy Gibson of the British Royal Air Force and served as friendly mascot for the No. 317 Squadron--until his death by car on the night of a raid. That should&#39;ve been the end of it, but some believe that Digger still haunts the area today. There are dog-sized cold spots near his master&#39;s grave, and witnesses claim to hear late-night growls outside of Gibson&#39;s former office... nonadult <b>Forget ghosts and haunted houses</b>&ndash;here&#39;s a story about a haunted restaurant and its resident spook dog: Poogan! In life, Poogan greeted diners on the porch of one of the oldest restaurants in Charleston, S.C., aptly called "Poogan&#39;s Porch". In death, he is often seen by employees napping in his favorite spot. Some diners even claim they can feel Poogan&#39;s ghost brush across their legs in search of table scraps. nonadult <b>Anyone would be uneasy hearing about a ghost called the "Black Dog."</b> According to legend, the Black Dog has been wandering around the Hanging Hills of Connecticut near Hubbard Park for more than a century. It makes no sound and it leaves no footprints. C-r-e-e-p-y! But that&#39;s not all. Despite it being described as "friendly," legend has it that seeing the Black Dog more than once leads to dire consequences. The first look is free. Seeing the dog a second time is bad luck. And a third time...? Well, I hope you have life insurance coverage. Six deaths are blamed on the dog. nonadult <b>Not all ghost dogs are harbingers of death,</b> as the story of Preston shows that some are saviors of the living. According to local stories, Preston was accompanying a group of trick-or-treaters on Halloween more than 50 years ago until a speeding car was about to run over a 7-year-old boy picking up candy that he&#39;d dropped on the road. Preston acted and knocked the boy aside&ndash;taking the brunt of the impact, throwing him into a nearby yard. The boy was unharmed, but Preston&#39;s body was nowhere to be found. Fast-forward to the present, and local children report being gently "bumped" onto the sidewalk when they step onto the road. nonadult <b>Not to be confused with the "Black Dog,"</b> the White Dog has been spotted for more than 150 years in the Ebenezer Church cemetery in Newberry, S.C., and the 5-mile stretch of Buncombe Road that runs from Newberry to Goshen Hill. There are two stories associated with the White Dog: one of canine loyalty and one as a vengeful wraith. According to one story, the dog guarded its master&#39;s grave at the old cemetery until it died of starvation. In the other, and more popular story, the dog was the companion to a traveling salesman more than a hundred years ago. When the pair was in Goshen Hill, a townsperson was murdered and the act was pinned on the salesman. The trial was unfair, and the man was found guilty and hanged. Legend has it the white dog stood over his master&#39;s corpse&ndash;until both the dog and the body disappeared. Those involved in the salesman&#39;s death were attacked, and survivors claim the dog didn&#39;t appear until they passed by the tree where the salesman has been hanged. In the present, witnesses allege that the White Dog suddenly materializes running besides their vehicle, and if they stopped, it would step in front of the car, throw its head back and howl. nonadult <b>To learn more about these ghostly canines,</b> click on the link above for the chilling details! nonadult Drunkards: 5 Animals that Consume Fermented Drinks or Fruits http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/drunkards-5-animals-that-consume-fermented-drinks-5adf Because even animals love a good drink! Here’s a list of 5 animals that love the buzz much as we do:

Elephants

Elephants

Ever wondered where Disney got its idea for drunk Dumbo? Real elephant behavior. Like raiding the beer supplies of a town or village. The results are usually not pretty...

Bears

Bears

Hoo boy. Contrary to popular belief, bears don't tend to go after picnic baskets. They tend to raid camps, sure, but they go for the beer. Like this black bear that was found passed out drunk on the lawn of the Baker Lake Resort back in 2004.

Monkeys

Monkeys

The monkey business of drunk animals continues... with literal monkeys--and literal mischief as these mammals were caught stealing drinks from tourists at tropical destinations all over the world.

Shrews

Shrews

And now for something totally different... the pentailed tree shrew! It doesn't raid or steal drinks, but it does consume fermented fruit from the bertam palm tree every night!

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]]> http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/drunkards-5-animals-that-consume-fermented-drinks-5adf Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:20:47 -0400 <b>Because even animals love a good drink!</b> Here&#39;s a list of 5 animals that love the buzz much as we do: mothernature adult <b><big>Ever wondered where Disney got its idea for drunk Dumbo?</big></b> <big>Real elephant behavior. Like raiding the beer supplies of a town or village. The results are usually not <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/dec/03/elephants-drunken-rampage-india">pretty</a></big>... nonadult <b><big>Hoo boy. Contrary to popular belief, bears don&#39;t tend to go after picnic baskets.</big></b> <big>They tend to raid camps, sure, but they go for the beer. Like <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/offbeat/2004-08-18-beer-bear_x.htm">this</a> black bear that was found passed out drunk on the lawn of the Baker Lake Resort back in 2004.</big> nonadult <b><big>The monkey business of drunk animals continues...</big></b> <big>with literal monkeys--and literal mischief as these mammals were caught <a href="http://www.wacktrap.com/pets/wild-animals/drunk-monkeys-steal-tourists-alchoholic-drinks-st-kitts-caribbean-beach">stealing drinks</a> from tourists at tropical destinations all over the world.</big> nonadult <b><big>And now for something totally different...</big></b> <big>the pentailed tree shrew! It doesn&#39;t raid or steal drinks, but it does consume fermented fruit from the bertam palm tree every night!</big> nonadult <b><big>Let this be a lesson to other moose--never eat fermented apples</big></b><big>. This guilty moose got <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=4w-eLx9IksQ">caught up in a tree for its crime</a>, and eventually freed, but talk about being stuck under the influence!</big> nonadult <b><big>To learn more</big></b> <big>about these drinking animals, be sure check out the link above for our full coverage!</big> nonadult Surf's Up! Dogs Riding Waves http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/surfs-up-dogs-riding-waves-5adf Summer’s over, but that doesn’t mean we still can’t have fun in the water! These dogs certainly aren’t letting a small thing like seasons changing stop them from surfing at the Surf Dog competition!

Cruisin' the Waters

Cruisin&#39; the Waters

Canine Wipe Out!

Canine Wipe Out!

Doggy Wave Jumpin'!

Doggy Wave Jumpin&#39;!

LINK: Canine Hit the Waves for Surf Dog Competition

Click on the above link to learn more about these surfin' dogs and what's going on behind the waves!

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]]> http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/surfs-up-dogs-riding-waves-5adf Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:13:36 -0400 <b>Summer&#39;s over, but that doesn&#39;t mean we still can&#39;t have fun in the water!</b> These dogs certainly aren&#39;t letting a small thing like seasons changing stop them from surfing at the Surf Dog competition! mothernature adult nonadult nonadult nonadult <b>Click on the above link to learn more about these surfin&#39; dogs and what&#39;s going on behind the waves!</b> nonadult 15 Cute Animals That Can Kill You http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/15-cute-animals-that-can-kill-you-5adf They may be adorable, they may be cuddly, but these cute animals are deadly. Here’s our top 15 cute animals that can kill you:

Pufferfish

Pufferfish

What's cute: When it puffs and expands!
What's deadly: Poison. It's the second most poisonous vertebrae on the planet.

Slow Loris

Slow Loris

What's cute: It looks like a baby Ewok!
What's deadly: Another Poison-type Poke-- I mean, animal. The slow loris releases poison from the sides of its elbows and it can be mixed with their saliva to be put onto their fur.

Moose

Moose

What's cute: It's face. Seriously!
What's deadly: Their charge and aggression.

Big Cats

Big Cats

What's cute: Everything.
What's deadly: Claws. Teeth. Stealth. All of the above!

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]]> http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/15-cute-animals-that-can-kill-you-5adf Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:41:56 -0400 <b>They may be adorable, they may be cuddly, but these cute animals are deadly.</b> Here&#39;s our top 15 cute animals that can kill you: mothernature adult <b>What&#39;s cute:</b> When it puffs and expands! <b>What&#39;s deadly:</b> Poison. It&#39;s the second most poisonous vertebrae on the planet. nonadult <b>What&#39;s cute:</b> It looks like a baby Ewok! <b>What&#39;s deadly</b>: Another Poison-type Poke-- I mean, animal. The slow loris releases poison from the sides of its elbows and it can be mixed with their saliva to be put onto their fur. nonadult <b>What&#39;s cute:</b> It&#39;s face. Seriously! <b>What&#39;s deadly:</b> Their charge and aggression. nonadult <b>What&#39;s cute:</b> Everything. <b>What&#39;s deadly:</b> Claws. Teeth. Stealth. All of the above! nonadult <b>What&#39;s cute:</b> Their colors and curious look. <b>What&#39;s deadly:</b> Claws and high-speed that can disembowel you. Yikes! nonadult <b>What&#39;s cute:</b> It&#39;s small size and blue rings. <b>What&#39;s deadly:</b> Like most things that come in small packages, this octopus is highly, HIGHLY venomous. There&#39;s no antivenom to its poison, and it can kill an adult human within minutes. nonadult <b>What&#39;s cute:</b> It&#39;s cuddly fur and charming face all in one lovable package. <b>What&#39;s deadly:</b> Penchant to kill meddling humans with claws, teeth and mass. nonadult <b>What&#39;s cute:</b> It&#39;s colors and size. <b>What&#39;s deadly:</b> Exactly as its name implies, this frog is poisonous, and indigenous American Indians even tipped their blowgun darts with its toxic secretions! nonadult <b>What&#39;s cute:</b> How harmless it looks, and the way it eats ants and termites. <b>What&#39;s deadly:</b> Really, REALLY sharp claws. It can maul and disembowel a human with one strike. nonadult <b>What&#39;s cute:</b> Not to be mistaken with the Marvel superhero, wolverines are like miniature bears! Cute AND dangerous. <b>What&#39;s deadly:</b> Its powerful jaws, thick hide and adamantium claws--okay, not adamantium, but its definitely sharp! Don&#39;t let its small size fool you, they can take down moose! nonadult <b>What&#39;s cute:</b> It&#39;s charming colors! <b>What&#39;s deadly:</b> Lethal poison--comparable to the blue-ringed octopus! nonadult <b>What&#39;s cute:</b> Spots! <b>What&#39;s deadly:</b> Biting people in the legs and dragging them into sea. nonadult <b>What&#39;s cute:</b> Look how sluggish it is! Look how well it blends with its environment! Just don&#39;t step on one. <b>What&#39;s deadly:</b> Its bite! It can deliver a fatal dose of venom. nonadult <b>What&#39;s cute:</b> A lovable giant in almost every sense of the word. Also: trunk shenanigans! <b>What&#39;s deadly:</b> The giants&#39; unexpected bouts of rage and vindictiveness. For such gentle animals they sure know how to use their bulk and strength when mistreated or in the middle of a rampage. nonadult <b>What&#39;s cute:</b> Their looks and behavior. <b>What&#39;s deadly:</b> Disease or brute strength. If a virus like Hepatitis C won&#39;t get you, its hands will. nonadult <b>To learn more about these adorable, but lethal animals, be sure to click on the link above!</b> nonadult 10 Of The Cutest Endangered Species http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/10-of-the-cutest-endangered-species-5adf We all know of the tigers, elephants and whales that are on the endangered species list, but what about the ones that make you go “D’aww!”? Here’s our list of the top 10 cutest but endangered animals.

Pileated Gibbons

Pileated Gibbons

Numbers in the wild: ~32,000.

Mexican Axolotls

Mexican Axolotls

Numbers in the wild: Fewer than 1,200.

Black-Footed Ferrets

Black-Footed Ferrets

Numbers in the wild: ~1,000.

Amur Leopards

Amur Leopards

Numbers in the wild: 19 to 26.

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]]> http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/10-of-the-cutest-endangered-species-5adf Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:23:44 -0400 <b>We all know of the tigers, elephants and whales that are on the endangered species list, but what about the ones that make you go "D&#39;aww!"?</b> Here&#39;s our list of the top 10 cutest but endangered animals. mothernature nonadult <b>Numbers in the wild:</b> ~32,000. nonadult <b>Numbers in the wild:</b> Fewer than 1,200. nonadult <b>Numbers in the wild:</b> ~1,000. nonadult <b>Numbers in the wild:</b> 19 to 26. nonadult <b>Numbers in the wild:</b> A few thousand. Breeds well in zoos, however. nonadult <b>Numbers in the wild:</b> No estimates available because of difficulty to study and habitation in vast, arid locations. Went extinct in Israel, but a litter of four kittens were born at the Zoological Center of Tel Aviv recently. nonadult <b>Numbers in the wild:</b> ~7,500. nonadult <b>Numbers in the wild:</b> 2,792 in California. nonadult <b>Numbers in the wild:</b> Endangered status varies by country, but according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature most populations are declining. nonadult <b>Numbers in the wild:</b> Not endangered... yet. Conservationists feel that the species may soon be threatened as they are intensively hunted. nonadult <b>Check out the link above to read more on these endangered, but adorable animals!</b> nonadult 7 Amazing Islands For Eco-Tourists http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/7-amazing-islands-for-eco-tourists-5adf Yeah, there’s botanical gardens and national parks to visit for your nature fix, but sometimes you just need to get off the beaten path and experience something more… natural. Here are 7 amazing islands for you eco-tourists out there!

Borneo

Borneo

Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe

Iriomote, Japan

Iriomote, Japan

Greenland

Greenland

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]]> http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/7-amazing-islands-for-eco-tourists-5adf Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:16:21 -0400 <b>Yeah, there&#39;s botanical gardens and national parks to visit for your nature fix, but sometimes you just need to get off the beaten path and experience something more... natural. Here are 7 amazing islands for you eco-tourists out there!</b> mothernature adult 13 Must See Botanical Gardens http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/13-must-see-botanical-gardens-5adf Green-thumbs, plant-lovers and gardeners, welcome! We at MNN have compiled 13 botanical gardens around the world that you must pack your bags to see. So, join us as we go down our bucket list of gardens!

Atlanta Botanical Garden - Atlanta GA

Atlanta Botanical Garden - Atlanta GA

Why you have to drop by: Orchids, orchids, and more orchids. It houses one of the largest collection of orchid species under one glass roof!

Chanticleer Garden - Wayne, PA

Chanticleer Garden - Wayne, PA

Why you have to drop by: Grab the hand of your SO and take a stroll down the park that's called the most imaginative, romantic and exciting public garden in America.

Denver Botanic Gardens - Denver, CO

Denver Botanic Gardens - Denver, CO

Why you have to drop by: Nothing screams art like beautiful plants and sculpted stone arranged together, which is what the Denver Botanic Gardens illustrate quite vividly like nothing else.

Desert Botanical Garden - Phoenix, AZ

Desert Botanical Garden - Phoenix, AZ

Why you have to drop by: Want to see the largest collection of plants from the desert landscape without having to trudge through it? You're in luck, the Desert Botanical Garden has it all without the extreme heat or sand between your toes!

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]]> http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/13-must-see-botanical-gardens-5adf Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:40:17 -0400 <b>Green-thumbs, plant-lovers and gardeners, welcome! We at MNN have compiled 13 botanical gardens around the world that you must pack your bags to see. So, join us as we go down our bucket list of gardens!</b> mothernature adult 10 Weirdest Things Confiscated By The TSA http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/10-weirdest-things-confiscated-by-the-tsa-5adf You thought the TSA taking away toothpaste and bottled water was bizarre? Here’s a list of the weirdest things confiscated by the TSA in 2012:

1. A Gun Stuffed in Mickey Mouse Doll

1. A Gun Stuffed in Mickey Mouse Doll

2. Eels

2. Eels

3. Pot Hidden in Peanut Butter

3. Pot Hidden in Peanut Butter

4. Grenades! Live or Otherwise

4. Grenades! Live or Otherwise

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]]> http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/10-weirdest-things-confiscated-by-the-tsa-5adf Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:33:40 -0400 <b>You thought the TSA taking away toothpaste and bottled water was bizarre? Here&#39;s a list of the weirdest things confiscated by the TSA in 2012:</b> mothernature adult Unlikely Animal Frienships http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/unlikely-animal-frienships-5adf You’ve seen it all before: the cat and the dog or the pup and the kit. But what about the tiger and the piglets? Or how about the tortoise and the hippo? No? Well, you’re in luck! Check out these unlikely animal friendships that just begs the question: Why can’t we just get along?

Sylvester & Tweety

Sylvester &amp; Tweety

BFFs

BFFs

Hitchiking!

Hitchiking!

So, A Lion, a Tiger, and a Bear Went Into a Bar...

So, A Lion, a Tiger, and a Bear Went Into a Bar...

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]]> http://www.buzzfeed.com/mothernature/unlikely-animal-frienships-5adf Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:10:32 -0400 <b>You&#39;ve seen it all before: the cat and the dog or the pup and the kit. But what about the tiger and the piglets? Or how about the tortoise and the hippo? No? Well, you&#39;re in luck! Check out these unlikely animal friendships that just begs the question: Why can&#39;t we just get along?</b> mothernature adult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult nonadult <b>Click on the link to see 11 more unlikely animal friendships in picture and video form!</b> nonadult