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As the fight against the Holy Knights continue, One Piece subtly confirms a special ability only Luffy possess. Read on to ...

In what is being described as social and grooming behavior, Southern Resident orcas are using kelp to massage one another.

Identifying the flesh-eating parasite, which actually isn't a worm, is key to keeping it out of the U.S. Recognizing a ...

James Bigley shares stories of the strangest animals found on American ranch land. A technical mishap led to Beyoncé’s “flying” car prop to tilt during a Cowboy Carter concert in Houston, with fans ...

Think you heard a dog in the woods? It might have been a muntjac deer—a fanged, barking deer that's as surprising as it is ...

The Homespun Country Inn, housed in a beautifully restored Victorian home, offers individually decorated rooms that combine historic charm with modern comforts. The innkeepers are known for their ...

A rabid fox bit a man outside his home in Wake Forest. Rabies is a rare but deadly disease that is preventable with ...

Learn more about some recent rare animal encounters from around the world: ...

Often times you smell them before you see the black and white striped mammals. Some residents believe there’s a skunk problem ...

These aren’t the only impressive and unusual sculptures you’ll find lurking outdoors in the Bay Area. From shambling ...

The internet is full of animal pictures that make us smile, but sometimes things take a strange turn. That’s where blursed ...