Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
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It's no secret that some animals love their grub. But when it comes to the food department, some animals enjoy overindulging more than most, like this 30-pound chunky cat named Lasagna, for the most obvious of reasons. Lasagne is five-years-old, and she recently won the hearts of the internet after…
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Heartwarming new footage shows the moment a couple of Beluga whales took their first swim in a sanctuary in Iceland after being rescued from China, where they were forced to perform tricks in exchange for fish. Taken in the Klettsvik Bay off the coast of Iceland, the sweet video shows…
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An Australian family has had their barbecue ambushed by a crowd of giant crabs at a campsite on Christmas Island. While enjoying an evening barbecue at their campsite, Amy Luetich and her family barely batted an eyelid after their get-together was crashed by dozens upon dozens of uninvited (and clawed)…
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A German Shepherd at a Russian wildlife park is being praised for accepting two young lion cubs into her family after their mother appeared to reject them. As reported by the Daily Mail, staff members at the White Lion Park in the city of Vladivostok feared for the baby lions…
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The odds of a person being involved in a shark attack are low, but never zero, with the International Shark Attack File reporting that the odds are around one in 3,748,067. And this Sunday, a shark attacked a snorkeler in the Florida Keys, with witnesses reporting that his pregnant wife…
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There are many people living around the world right now who would be lost without the help of a guide dog. These incredible animals make life far easier for many blind or partially-sighted individuals, and it takes a very special pooch to make it as a guide dog. However, it…
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As the saying goes; a dog is for life, not just for Christmas. In an ideal world, it would go without saying that you should never take it upon yourself to care for a dog - or any other animal companion for that matter - if you're not in the…
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It is a battle against the clock for rescue crews in Tasmania, as they are attempting to save as many pilot whales as possible after a large group beached on the island's west coast. As reported by ABC News, rescuers have stated that they have been able to save 50…
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There's no doubt that pigs can be every bit as cute as conventional pets. If you don't believe me, then maybe some pictures of an utterly adorable little piglet, who has taken social media by storm, will change your mind. Per Bored Panda, the piglet, named Dynamite, became an internet…
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The Animal Kingdom is a weird and wonderful place, and sometimes, just when you think you've seen every fantastic creature out there, a new unique individual comes along and surprises you. Case in point, this albino Eastern Grey kangaroo, which was born last month after its mother mated with another…
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As California's wildfires continue, firefighters are having to contend with the mental and physical exhaustion that comes with battling such devastating natural disasters. Fortunately, one lovable Golden Retriever has been helping firefighters across California and providing them with emotional support during this tough time. Her name is Kerith and she…
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Dogs are the best. It doesn't matter how bad things are, a big fluffy bundle of joy is almost certainly guaranteed to cheer you up, especially if their tongue and tail are wagging! Now, as any user of the internet will attest, there are a lot of animal superstars online,…
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Thanks to “Jaws”, “The Shallows” and to a lesser extent “Sharknado”, the great white shark has earned the perhaps unfair reputation of most feared animal in the ocean. However, according to a series of shocking recent stories from one of the great white capitals of the world, it seems as…
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A rare type of dolphin has reportedly returned to the waters of Hong Kong after ferry crossings were halted as a result of the ongoing pandemic. Per The Guardian, Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins, also known as 'Chinese white dolphins' and 'pink dolphins', have typically avoided the waters between Hong Kong and…
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A rare species of turtle, known for boasting a 'permanent smile', has recently been saved from extinction through conservation efforts in Myanmar. Per a recent report by the New York Times, the Burmese roofed turtle was presumed extinct by zoologists two decades ago. The cheerful-looking animals once predominantly thrived in…
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Sometimes, we all need a reminder that pets act differently when their owners aren't around - and here's one of them. This week, a bizarre video filmed by an Australian man went viral on social media, showing a pair of pooches apparently enjoying some much-needed chill-out time together. According to…
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Vets are warning people not to litter with disposable masks after a dog accidentally swallowed one on a walk. Staff at the Small Animal Hospital at the University of Glasgow took to Facebook to share Kobe's story. The dog required treatment after the incident, and vets revealed that it was…
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An eyeless, hairless cat has become a social media sensation thanks to an adorable Instagram profile that perfectly showcases his personality. Jasper was born with both of his eyes, per BuzzFeed, but sadly had to have them removed after developing corneal ulcers. The first eye was removed back in 2013,…
