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A Pixar-worthy video in which a diver persuades a tiny octopus to trade his shell for a plastic cup

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octopus, shell, scuba divers, ocean life, conservation, wildlife

One of the best things about house pets is that few people expect them to be intelligent. Although some owners sometimes train their dogs harshly, most of us are perfectly happy with our friendly, silly pets as long as they love us unconditionally and like to snuggle. But every once in a while, they surprise … Read more

“Imagine a rainbow-colored kitten, shrink it to the size of a fingertip, and add a few more legs.” It’s time to rethink these tiny, cute killers | Discover wildlife

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Purple-gold jumping spider (Irura bidenticulata)

If you were asked to imagine a spider, what would be the first thing you think of?For most people, that imagined creature would be beefy, black, hairy, with long legs and sharp fangs, and probably running around in the depths of a dark cave. I would like to suggest an alternative to the typical spider … Read more