Here’s a recap of animal stories and events from the past week:
- An astonishingly large tarantula was discovered in Sri Lanka
- A new study suggests that some lizards hatch prematurely to escape danger
- A clear-blooded fish was revealed at the Tokyo Sea Life Park
- Hallmark Channel announced they will introduce a “Kitten Bowl” in 2014
- Shark-toothed weapons revealed that a number of species vanished before scientists were even aware of their existence
- A study found that some bats perform oral sex to make copulation last longer
- Ryan Gosling penned a letter speaking out against “de-horning”
- This photo was snapped of an adorable sleeping mini-pig
Check out the newest and best animal photos below: