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Cassowary: the bird that can gut you
When You Are The Prey

Cassowary: the bird that can gut you

Meet the Southern Cassowary, a flightless bird armed with five-inch dagger claws and a kick powerful enough to disembowel a human in a single leap.

Leopards hunt dogs in our backyards
When You Are The Prey

Leopards hunt dogs in our backyards

A leopard can sprint over 58 kilometers per hour, but it's not speed that gives it an advantage over a domestic dog. It's the cat's calculated risk.

Lions don't live up to their hype
When You Are The Prey

Lions don't live up to their hype

Often called the 'King of the Jungle,' lions actually have a surprisingly unimpressive list of physical feats compared to other big cats. Their roar is their true power.

Why ostriches chase bikers
When You Are The Prey

Why ostriches chase bikers

It's not random! These birds have a surprisingly valid reason for their speedy pursuits

Why wild animals sometimes eat people
When You Are The Prey

Why wild animals sometimes eat people

When curiosity meets a wild animal, it can get dangerous. Here's how to stay safe

Jaguars could chomp lions and tigers
When You Are The Prey

Jaguars could chomp lions and tigers

It's not just myth, these jungle cats have the bite to prove it

Polar bear fur isn't white, it's clear
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Polar bear fur isn't white, it's clear

It's see-through, and their skin is actually black! You'll see why

This big cat hunts entirely alone
When You Are The Prey

This big cat hunts entirely alone

Amur leopards are the definition of a lone wolf, surviving the Siberian chill solo