Animals

August 28, 2024

You Should Never Run From a Charging Bear But Here’s What You Should Do Instead

When confronted with danger, we often face a choice between fight or flight. For many, the instinctive reaction to a charging bear is to run. However, this response can be more dangerous than you might think. A wildlife tour company, Scenic Bear Viewing in Homer, Alaska, recently shared a video revealing that it’s better to stand your ground when faced with a charging bear.

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August 20, 2024

African Grey Parrot as Smart as a Human Toddler Breaks Guinness World Record

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. Parrots can be very talkative and intelligent birds, but nothing compares to the talents of a bird named Apollo. The 4-year-old African grey parrot broke the Guinness World Record for the most items identified by a parrot in three minutes after successfully identifying 12 items on December 18, 2023.

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August 16, 2024

Same-Sex Couple of Flamingos Successfully Hatch Chick at UK Zoo

Paignton Zoo, in the United Kingdom, has recently welcomed an adorable group of new habitants. For the first time since 2018, the zoo has seen the birth of a handful of Chilean flamingo chicks. Among the new bird parents, are Curtis and Arthur, a same-sex pair that successfully hatched a chick. While zoo workers are puzzled by the whole thing, Pete Smallbones, curator of birds at Paignton Zoo, has a theory.

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August 10, 2024

9 Fun Facts About Maine Coons, the Gentle Giants of the Cat World

Anyone who has ever had a Maine Coon in their life knows that these gentle giants are something special. Their incredible size, long coats, bushy tails, and loving personalities have made them one of the most popular cat breeds in the world. As one of the oldest natural breeds in North America, Maine Coons are majestic cats that have a delightfully playful side.

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