Why Do Iguanas Fall from Trees in Florida?
Every winter Florida experiences a bizarre weather phenomenon – it rains iguanas. Yep, iguanas can be seen falling from the […]
Weird Nature
Strange odd Weird Nature Stories brought to you by The Freaky, the home of weird news, strange but true stories, WTF articles and videos, since 2010.
Tarantulas Can Walk on Water
Tarantulas are known for their hairy legs, startling appearances, and being the stars of Halloween decor—but did you know that some of these creatures can walk on water? That’s right! These usually ground-dwelling arachnids have a surprising knack for defying gravity on liquid surfaces. And if you don’t believe us, watch this video of a tarantula walking on water.
Cocaine Hippos
Escobar’s Hippos: The Odd Legacy of Colombia’s Most Infamous Kingpin In the annals of South American crime, where real-life villains
Crows Hold Grudges: The Science Behind Nature’s Most Vengeful Bird
If you’ve ever felt like a crow was giving you the evil eye, you might not be imagining things. Science
The Rainbow Colors of Whale Poop
Whale Poop: The Colorful, Sparkly Secret of Ocean Ecosystems When it comes to strange and surprising wonders of the sea,
The Fairy Circles of Namibia: Nature’s Puzzling Polka Dots
Imagine a vast, dry desert stretching out to the horizon, looking as desolate as it is surreal. Then picture large,
Unraveling Sprites: The Otherworldly Lightning Phenomenon
Here’s why sprites are some of the freakiest sights in the atmosphere and what makes them scientifically intriguing.
China’s Fake Waterfall
China’s Yuntai Mountain is home to what might be one of the world’s most audacious tourist attractions—a colossal, fake waterfall
12 Animals That Love to Get Drunk: A Wild Party List!
Humans don’t have a monopoly on a good time – it turns out, the animal kingdom also knows how to
The Alligators That Eat Sharks
Were you aware that alligators eat sharks? Well they do. Scientists recently discovered that American Alligators have developed a taste
Stunning Photo of Blackbird Hitching lift on an Osprey’s Stick
This incredible photograph of a Red-winged Blackbird sitting on a stick being carried through the air by an Osprey was
A Wild Leopard is Roaming the English countryside says DNA
A DNA swab taken from a dead sheep carcass in the Lake District, England has confirmed the presence of wild
Did you know that Ravens gossip?
Ravens are clever, resourceful birds, and as it turns out, capable of a surprising social skill: gossip. Yes, gossiping ravens!
Ant Suicide Bombers
The Freaky brings you another strange but true story from the endlessly weird natural world …ant suicide bombers. When their
The Unlikely Bromance Between a Penguin and a Brazilian Bricklayer
In an unlikely bromance, a retired Brazilian bricklayer and a penguin have become the best of friends. In 2011 71-year-old fisherman Joao
The Plant That’s So Dangerous it has to be Kept Behind Glass
There is a garden in Northumberland, England dedicated to poisonous plants. The gates warn those who enter to be careful
Slow Motion Goats (video)
The slow motion baby goat video you didn’t know you need… Produced by Sunflower Farm Creamery this video celebrates the
The gorillas who stand up like humans
Two gorillas at a sanctuary in Africa have learnt to imitate humans by standing on two legs. The two standing