There are some weird and wacky creatures out in the animal kingdom, from immortal jellyfish to mites that live on our eyelashes. However, there is no species so stern-looking and intimidating as the ...

If you’ve seen the viral video of the large shoebill bird landing on a boat in Africa’s Mabamba Swamp, you might be asking yourself if such a prehistoric-looking, seemingly giant bird could be real.

Footage shows massive swamp bird seemingly dwarfing tourists after landing on boat.

Earlier this week we shared footage of an enormous, prehistoric-looking bird that had landed on a tour boat in Uganda. The striking shoebill seemed to dwarf the tourists and guide, largely because of ...

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With its massive shoe-shaped beak and piercing eyes, the shoebill looks more prehistoric than modern. Standing up to 1.5 metres tall, shoebills are among the largest stork-like birds in the world.

While every species of bird is unique in its own way, there are some species that stand out more than others. One of these is the shoebill. It is endemic to Central and Northeast Africa, stands ...

Experience the prehistoric and mesmerizing presence of the shoebill with this captivating close-up video. Get an intimate look at its most striking feature: the massive, shoe-shaped bill that gives it ...

Shoebills, which can measure nearly 5 feet and are named for the shape of their enormous beaks, are dinosaur-like and imposing at close quarters. The accompanying footage, showing a shoebill that had ...