10 times animals did weird things in 2023

Dec30,2023

In a dramatic encounter, a kangaroo was filmed attempting to drown a dog in the Murray River, Victoria, Australia. The kangaroo, likely mistaking the dog for a dingo, held the canine's head underwater until the owner intervened.

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Kangaroo vs Dog

A female American crocodile at a reptile park in Costa Rica laid eggs despite having no contact with a male for over 16 years, marking the first recorded instance of parthenogenesis in this species.

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Crocodile's Virgin Birth

Orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar exhibited alarming behavior by sinking boats and attacking others. This unusual aggression may be due to various factors, including past traumas or social learning within the orca community.

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Orcas' Boat Attacks

Bottlenose dolphins off the coast of Western Australia were observed stealing bait from crab pots, showcasing their problem-solving abilities and adaptability to human fishing techniques

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Dolphins as Thieves

At the Berlin Zoo, an Asian elephant named Pha demonstrated her unique method of peeling bananas, a skill she likely learned by observing her keepers when she was younger.

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Elephant's Banana Skills

In India, mugger crocodiles were seen nudging a young dog to safety after it had been chased into a river by feral dogs, an act that some researchers interpreted as empathetic.

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Crocodiles to the Rescue

Humpback whales around the world have been engaging in "kelping," a behavior where they play with seaweed, possibly for skin care or simply for enjoyment.

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Whale Kelping

A stranded orca was found with seven intact sea otters in her stomach, a peculiar finding since orcas typically chew their prey and sea otters are not their usual diet.

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Orca's Unusual Diet

Research revealed that silky ants can be trained to detect cancer using their olfactory receptors, potentially serving as efficient and cost-effective detectors in the future.

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Ants Detect Cancer

On Marion Island, invasive mice escalated their impact on local wildlife by killing adult wandering albatrosses, the largest flying birds, raising concerns among conservationists.

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Mice vs. Albatrosses