Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
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A fear of spiders is one of the most common phobias in the world, and it's easy to see why. In the 20th century, despite all the myriad benefits that civilisation affords us, the feeling of dread that accompanies seeing a spider still persists for many, and pop culture is…
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Alarming footage featuring a great white shark attacking its prey, and causing the sea to turn red as a result, has shocked viewers. In the video, a group of onlookers can be heard screaming in response to the gory attack, which occurs mostly underneath the water. The shark can be…
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A vegan activist who claims she was ''shot at'' by Spanish farmers after setting 16 rabbits free, has allegedly indirectly killed nearly 100 of them. ''Mythical Mia'', an Instagram animal rights activist, recently explained in a social media vlog post that she had raided a farm close to where she…
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An Australian man has spoken out about the terror he felt after he was forced to fight off a 15-foot great white shark with a spear, after the beast had been circling him for 10 minutes. Joe Petrovich, a brick paver from Perth, encountered the 15-foot great white shark while…
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Sri Lankan TV news channel TV Derana has reported that 18 festival-goers have been injured during a Buddhist pageant after an elephant in the procession went on a rampage, crushing spectators in its path. The procession took place in Kotte, near Sri Lanka's capital, and started with a government minister…
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Different dog breeds have different reputations. It's true, we stereotype dogs just as we do people. For example, if you see a labrador, you often think of a caring family-friendly doggo. Or if you see a poodle, you'll probably imagine it being a pampered and precious pooch. But sadly, some…
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The Danish government has purchased the country's last four circus elephants for 11 million kroner ($1.6 million) so they can retire. The purchase of the elephants comes as the country moves towards banning the use of wild animals in circuses. The country's Food and Fisheries Minister, Mogens Jensen, said that…
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There's no doubt that, aside from homo sapiens, dolphins are among the most intelligent species on the planet. These mammals are highly emotional and problem-solving. They have loving interpersonal relationships, and the bonds shared by family members are almost as intense as those experienced by human beings. Check out this…
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A four-year-old angler from Illinois has made headlines after successfully landing a monster catfish with her Frozen-themed fishing rod. As seen in a viral video documenting the tussle, Josie was fishing with her parents, Steve and Ashley, when she made the impressive haul, reeling in a fish that weighed more…
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In Mexico, the summer is still not over, and the record-breaking temperatures recorded around the world have been even more intense in countries that are already hot and arid. Some of the creatures most threatened by the climbing Fahrenheit are stray dogs, who can overheat in the hot sun if…
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A vegan activist has taken to Instagram, soaked in blood, to claim she was ''shot at'' by Spanish farmers after setting 16 rabbits free. The woman, who goes by the name ''Mythical Mia'' on Instagram, explained in a social media vlog post that she had raided a farm close to…
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A farmer plagued by missing goats discovered the source of the problem when he found one being regurgitated by a python. The incident took place in front of shocked villagers in Quanzhou, Fujian in southeast China. It took a full hour for the snake to regurgitate the 40kg goat, and…
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Heart-wrenching footage of a dog chasing after the woman who abandoned him has gone viral on Facebook. The incident took place on East Mud River Road in Milton, Virginia, on Sunday. It was recorded by a passerby and appears to show a woman abandoning a chocolate Labrador by the side…
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A cat with a "penis" on her face is on the hunt for her forever home. Daisy is a ragdoll cat from Sydney, Australia, and unfortunately, her unusual appearance has caused her some problems finding the home she deserves. Despite being a top cat in every sense, she looks like,…
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A lot of people have used the classic excuse of ''my dog ate my homework'' at one point or another during their school days. Even I tried it when I was a kid before I even owned a dog. It's never been a credible excuse anyway, but the excuse: ''my…
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As Hurricane Dorian looks set to devastate swathes of the Carribean, a woman who lives in the Bahamas has taken almost 100 abandoned or lost dogs into her home to keep them safe. Chella Philips, who runs the animal shelter The Voiceless Dogs of Nassau, has taken in a whopping…
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While I don't exactly have a penchant for fishing, if I did happen to enjoy the occasional angling trip, there's one particular region I would almost certainly steer clear of - and that's Cahills Crossing in Australia's Kakadu National Park. But in spite of its sizeable crocodile population, the spot…
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A woman from South Australia has died following an attack by her pet rooster. We know few details about the deceased, aside from the fact that she was an elderly woman, according to The Advertiser. Her identity has been kept private from the press out of respect for her loved…
