Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
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Spiders might be a common creepy crawlie around the world, but their prevalence hasn't caused the majority of us humans to suddenly develop a fondness for them. And when it comes to spindly legs and googly eyes, bigger doesn't necessarily mean better, as this Reddit user proved when they posted…
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We all know that trying to get a pet to pose for a photo can be a real nightmare. Indeed, a video is doing the rounds on social media this week, which shows an adorable dog accidentally eating a woman's engagement ring, in a pet photo-op which went horribly awry.…
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Spiders are notoriously feared. With their long, spindly legs and many beady eyes, they aren't exactly the most popular animals in the world. According to the American Psychiatric Association, per the Independent, one in ten Americans have a phobia and 40% of those affected have a fear relating to bugs.…
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A dramatic video has gone viral on social media this week, which shows a man being stalked by a cougar for nearly six minutes. According to USA Today, the footage was filmed by a hiker named Kyle Burgess, who was trekking through the Slate Canyon Trail in Utah on Saturday,…
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A woman has been left red-faced after revealing that her dog ran around her neighborhood with a sex toy in its mouth - which she claims was bought as a joke. Any dog owner out there will be able to recall a moment where their curious pooch has run off…
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A black man who had a puppy thrown at him during a racist rant by a white woman has revealed that he decided to adopt the dog and provide it with a loving home. The alarming clip, which was posted to Instagram on Friday, (October 9), shows the unidentified woman…
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A man from Mexico has performed an inspiring act of kindness, by providing shelter for over 300 stray dogs during Hurricane Delta. Per a recent report by Mexico News Daily, Ricardo Pimentel Cordero allowed more than 300 homeless canines into his home on the evening of Tuesday 6 and the…
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A team of scientists has found a gigantic great white shark in the waters off Nova Scotia in Canada, according to CNN. It weighs a staggering 3,541lbs and measures 17 feet 2 inches in length. The researchers are from OCEARCH, an NGO that is tagging and sampling white sharks. They…
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This Halloween is going to be a rather different affair compared to previous years, but that certainly doesn't mean there's no fun to be had in the lead up to the spooky holiday. In fact, one Halloween-loving dog owner is having a whale of a time dressing her French Bulldog…
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A 1400lb has been named the winner of Fat Bear Week 2020 and as obvious as it seems, he is absolutely ginormous. Bear 747, named after the Boeing 747 jumbo jet, came out on top after a week of voting. The competition is an annual one and takes place purely…
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Last month, on September 10, a beautiful seal who was raised in captivity celebrated turning 31 with a big "ice fish cake". The seal, known as Yulelogs, had his big day documented on Instagram by staff at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, where he lives. In a lengthy post accompanying four…
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A UPS driver is warming the hearts of tens of thousands of people on Instagram thanks to his tendency to take pictures with every dog he meets during his shifts. Jason Hardesty, who is now verified on Instagram, shares the adorable pics with his 88.1k followers whenever he is lucky…
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We're all looking for more diversity in the modeling industry, that much is certain. But this model genuinely is unlike any you've ever seen before. Meet Stepan, a gigantic bear who hails from Russia. Although he was tragically left abandoned as a cub, the furry beast has managed to attain…
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Netflix viewers have been reduced to tears by a heartbreaking scene involving orangutans in the latest David Attenborough documentary. The scene in question comes from A Life On Our Planet, David Attenborough's new feature-length documentary on Netflix, which, in one segment, explores the deforestation wrought by the palm oil industry.…
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The modern world has forced many animal species into extinction or to the brink of it, but there is hope thanks to conservation projects. Cast in point, the story of the Tasmanian devil, which has returned to the Australian wild for the first time in 3,000 years. Australian NGO Aussie…
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An orphaned mountain lion cub is now recovering at Oakland Zoo after being rescued from one of California's catastrophic and, sadly, ongoing wildfires. According to a report by the governor of California, Gavin Newsom, last month, the wildfires burned more than 1,887,932 acres and destroyed 3,368 structures, including nearly 1,000…
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If you've ever been fortunate enough to have a dog in your life, then you'll know that they are more than just pets; they're family. And it may sound crazy to some people, but losing your dog can be just as painful - if not more - than losing a…
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If you're anything like me, 2020 has taken its toll on your mental health. But one thing that's really helped me to get through are my pets, and, of course, the countless pets on the internet. When it all gets too much, nothing brings a smile to my face more…
