Let’s explore the intersection where nature and our athletic pursuits meet. Animals have long played a role in sports. From the ancient tradition of falconry to modern horse riding, our connection to wild animals has companionship, competition, and cultural significance. Here you’ll find a collection of Animal Sports stories, some on the serious side of wildlife conservation and athletic endeavours and some amusing encounters and unexpected moments in sports.
Explore our archives of Animal Sports articles below.
Latest News On Other Animal Sports
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27 Incredible Photographs Making You Appreciate Africa’s Wildlife
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Why Parrots Choose One Favorite Human
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Upcycling Invasive Fish Species into Pet Treats
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The 201st Dog Breed Recognized By The American Kennel Club
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Video: Fisherman Falls Overboard with Shark
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Woman Catches 1,000-lb Bluefin Tuna In New Hampshire
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Grey Heron Seen For First Time Expanding Its Range In US
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Salmon Return to Washington State Rivers After Dam Removals
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What Happens When a Python Meets a Porcupine? Nature’s Wildest Showdowns
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Amateur Anglers Break Record and Catch the Biggest Fish Ever Caught on a Rod in the UK (143 Pounds)
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Lafayette Veteran Takes 696-Pound Record-Breaking Black Bear After 35-Year Hunting Ban
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Brave 16-Year-Old Horse Rider Chases Horse on Highway
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Fisherman Catches 67-Pound Goldfish Called Carrot
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Did You Know: Strava is Available for Dogs
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The Tale of the 1,100-lb Hog: A Record-Breaking Hunt in Fayette County
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Monkey Shoots Some Hoops with a Melon
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Meet The Largest Golden Eagle Ever Found
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Watch: Golden Eagle Flies With Fox Hitched In It’s Claws
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23 Mind-Blowing Wildlife Images of Owls (Proving Why They’re the Coolest Birds on Our Planet)
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Watch: GoPro’s Top 10 Animal Encounters
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Brave Dog Saves Hunter from Ferocious Wild Boar Attack
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Author at Animals Around The Globe
Tara is an ocean enthusiast who spends her time exploring the South African coastline. With an Honours Degree in Marine Biology and previous experience in Marketing, she now channels her passion for the marine environment into a career in Science Communication.
Tara enjoys writing about marine animals like whales, sharks, dolphins and nudibranchs.
Please send any feedback to feedback@animalsaroundtheglobe.com
Tara enjoys writing about marine animals like whales, sharks, dolphins and nudibranchs.
Please send any feedback to feedback@animalsaroundtheglobe.com
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