Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
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In most households, hair of the dog is just a harmless metaphor. The idea of combining alcohol with something that woofs is, to most pet owners, a recipe for disaster. However, it turns out that getting on the sesh no longer has to be a strictly human activity. Finally, man…
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Social media users have condemned the callousness shown by a group of big-game hunters who high fived each other after shooting a lion at point-blank range. The video - which has gone viral on Twitter, and allegedly stems from Africa - shows a group of men with guns hunt the…
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A shocking example of animal cruelty has emerged on social media this week, which shows a girl putting her dog into a tumble dryer during an Instagram live stream. In the video, the young girl can be seen stating to the camera: "Alright, I'm gonna do it. I'm gonna put…
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Whenever the temperature drops and it turns cold outside, us humans like to take special measures to make sure we stay warm and safe. From big puffy coats to knitted scarfs and gloves, we like nothing more than to feel snug. But what about all the animals out there? Well,…
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There has been vast research to try and determine exactly why humans are so darn terrified of spiders. One study out of the University of Maastricht determined that one possible reason for arachnophobia is down to something called "spider trauma". This is essentially a spider-related event in a person's life…
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Images of a tumor-ridden deer have gone viral on social media this week after the afflicted animal was spotted by a photographer in Minnesota. Taking to Facebook this week, Julie Carrow shared pictures of the unfortunate animal after she saw it in the wilderness surrounding Pipestone, and was shocked by…
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This should probably go without saying but handling any sort of exotic creature or wild animal with the potential to harm you is definitely inadvisable unless you're some sort of expert. You certainly shouldn't be putting them anywhere near your face all for the sake of a photo. And yet,…
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YouTuber Brooke Houts is facing a backlash after footage surfaced of her aggressively handling her dog. The social media star, who has almost 340,000 subscribers on YouTube, appears to have since deleted the edited version of the video, which shows her pranking her dog by placing cling wrap over a…
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It's easy to forget where your food comes from until you're reminded of it. But for those in Indonesia, it's very visible. The regency of Karanganyar in Java has pledged to stop killing dogs for food after a Dog Meat Free Indonesia (DMFI) investigation. DMFI is a group of animal protection…
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There's nothing more incredible than getting a glimpse of an animal in its natural habitat. When we're in a different environment and have the privilege of seeing another creature, it can help remind us of the beauty of nature, and mankind's place in the world. Nowhere is this more apparent…
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Nancy Segula, a 79-year-old woman from Cleveland, Ohio has been given a 10-day sentence for feeding stray cats. She will start serving her time on August 11 at Cuyahoga County Jail. Police have previously cited Nancy four times in the past four years. The citations include not picking up animal waste, feeding…
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You know, accidents and falls aren't just suffered by humans. In the animal kingdom, wild creatures are just as likely to perish due to bad luck, as well as from being preyed upon by predators. If you want proof of this, then look no further than the following image which,…
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When it comes to picking destinations for your next vacation, it can sometimes be difficult to make a decision - there are so many awesome places out there. But if you're a dog lover, then I might just have the ideal place for you to jet off to this summer.…
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For some people, finding a relationship and falling in love with a soul mate is as easy as putting on a pair of pants in the morning. We all know loved-up couples who just happened to bump into each other at a local bar and after hitting off, ended up…
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One of the biggest fears for any dog owner out there is that our beloved pet will one day get themselves into a spot of mischief and they'll find themselves out in the big wide world without us. The moment you have a dog, you become obsessed with shutting doors…
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A teenager has managed to score a 700lbs tuna, but only after a 10-hour struggle with the behemoth bluefin. Devin Zelck, who hails from Hamilton, Massachusetts, US, reeled in the fish on Friday, and was understandably delighted with her catch. "I was shocked! It was huge. We saw it come…
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A puppy born with a striking moustache-shaped marking on her face is looking for her forever home. Salvadore Dolly, who was named after the renowned moustache-sporting artist Salvador Dali, is one of a litter of 10 stray pups, who were rescued along with their mother on July 10. The five-week-old…
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As animal cruelty reaches the forefront of societal conversation, there's continued support to view animals in their natural habitats, rather than interacting with them in captivity. Now, this movement has expanded to Thailand, where locals call for the protection of their elephants. In April, one man posted disturbing photos on…
