Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
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The majority of people who grew up in the early noughties had a goth phase. Whether yours went as far as dramatically walking along a boulevard listening to Greenday (guilty) or if you simply dyed your hair black, donned some eyeliner, and showed up at high school looking like a…
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Beirut was rocked by a devastating explosion on Tuesday, an explosion which, at the time of writing, has claimed at least 137 lives with many more still missing, CNN reports. However, there is not only a human cost to the tragedy, but an animal one too, and now a charity…
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Satellite imaging has revealed that there are almost 20% more emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica than scientists had previously believed. Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) used satellite mapping technology to look at penguins in the area, and in the course of doing so discovered 11 new colonies, taking…
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Sometimes in life, it's those who have gone through the most who have the biggest hearts, and this teenager who was abandoned as a baby is the perfect example. Meena Kumar, 14, is the ultimate believer in the importance of second chances after she was found abandoned in a basket…
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It is often said that we humans underestimate the intelligence of the animals that we share our planet with. We can teach our pet pooches to sit and give us their paws on command (normally in exchange for some tasty treat or other), and the survival instincts of animals that…
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In this world, things are often not what they seem. More often than not though, the truth becomes apparent - something one man learned all too quickly. After attempting to feed some fish in murky water, he got the shock of his life when a snake appeared instead. Now before…
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The number of South African rhinos killed by poachers in the first six months of this year has fallen by half, it has been reported. It's believed that this drop in numbers is owed at least in part to the nationwide coronavirus lockdown and resulting disruptions to international smuggling rings,…
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True love can last a lifetime - and that is evident in both humans and animals. Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Zoo announced that animal care staff had made the difficult decision to put two 21-year-old lions to sleep at the same time, after six years of being lovingly…
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Sadly, due to rising vet bills, the emotional strain, or just a lack of interest, there isn't much interest out there for elderly or special-needs dogs. And as a result, many old and disabled pooches can find themselves abandoned at shelters all over the country. However, in an effort to…
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Many pet owners can probably attest to being woken up by their dogs or cats scratching against their bedroom wall - but this farmer receives the same treatment every morning from his pet cow. Jenna the diary cow was destined to be killed due to the fact she was born…
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Most people who find a big hairy spider in their house will be inclined to either squash it under their boot or set their house on fire - but not Elina Walsh. After discovering a two-legged huntsman spider in her home in Townsville, Australia, Walsh knew it would most likely…
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A tourist on his first-ever safari in India turned out to be in the exact right place at the right time was he was not only able to spot an incredibly rare black leopard, but also capture it on camera for the world to see. The once in a lifetime…
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It's no secret that tigers are an endangered species, but there's hope for these animals as their numbers in India have almost doubled in the last 12 years. This is excellent news for the species as a whole, with Business Insider reporting that India is home to 70% of the…
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Lobster is easily one of the most popular seafoods around and often when people decide to treat themselves to a lobster, they will quite literally pick it fresh from a tank. But one lobster got a lucky escape from the chef's pot after staff at a Red Lobster branch in…
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Polar bears are one of the most majestic animals on the planet, but chances to get up close and personal with them are few and far between. However, if you're a fan of these frosty bears and want a true experience of a lifetime, then you could have it at…
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A photographer in India has managed to capture a stunning photograph that shows a lioness and lion in the midst of a dramatic confrontation. The striking image was taken in Gir Forest, Gujarat, by photographer Urmil Jhaveri, who captured the pair's intense showdown. Fox News reports that the scene is…
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It has been a time of tumult and change for nearly all of us over the last several months. Our routines have bee forced to change, our habits altered and our past times rendered impossible by social distancing and lockdown measures. Yet, as many societies begin the long, difficult process…
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Some truly horrifying doorbell camera footage shows what appears to be a massive huntsman spider crawling around in the dead of night. Yes, in news that will freak out those who are less than fond of our arachnid friends, it seems that the huntsman spider can't get enough of the…
