Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
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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…
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We're all familiar with that sweet panic that sets in when you wake up to realise you've inadvertently snoozed your alarm one time too many, meaning you're definitely going to be late to work. Oops! For one woman, this realisation was a lot less disheartening when she realised her tardiness…
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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. Despite the vital role that spiders play in the ecosystem, homo sapiens have never had a great relationship with web-weaving wall-crawlers. From Shelob in Lord of the Rings to Aragog…
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There are many wonders in the deep blue sea. Think of all the underwater life we've discovered, and then think about how there's so much out there that we don't even know about. And yet, we're consistently shocked by nature's wonders. Chase Dekker, a wildlife photographer and marine biologist, was…
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In a world with limited mermaids and talking animals, this might be the closest we ever get to a real-life Disney movie. In true 101 Dalmatians fashion, a dog in Australia has given birth to 19 puppies, a world record for the breed and doggy mommy, Melody. Watch the 19…
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A young girl was lucky to escape unscathed after a bird flew into her face while she was riding a high-speed roller coaster. Paige was enjoying her time at the Movie World theme park in Gold Coast Australia when an ibis fell from the sky. The bird's flight path directly…
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A family dog has run away and gone missing, after the wrong family picked her up from the kennels she was staying at. Lilly, a black Labrador mongrel mix, fled after the wrong people took her away from the Francis Kennels dog's boarding home in Beavercreek, Ohio. The dog's real family,…
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If you happen to be a fan of adorable puppies and having a glass or two (okay, several) of prosecco, you're in luck. At Kimpton Hotel Monaco, a hotel in Denver, you can have puppies and prosecco delivered straight to your room - what more could you want during your…
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You know what they say about pugs? They're weird sneezers. Seriously, ask any pug owner and they'll tell you it's because their dog's smushed face makes it hard for them to breathe. If you're constantly dwelling on how much air your little pup is getting, then worry no more. This pug…
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There has been a rise in the number of polar bears being slain by trophy hunters, the Mirror reports. The disturbing practice has seen these hunters pose with their kills in a series of gory and horrifying photos. According to the Mirror, experts are saying the sport has been responsible…
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Audi the police dog has returned to work after being stabbed in the head while on duty. The incident took place in Staffordshire, England, on July 1 when PD Audi was working with his officer, who was also assaulted. The police force was subsequently inundated with cards, presents, and well…
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In the great pantheon of famous historical lions, there aren’t many names that rank above Simba. He might not have the gravity of Aslan, or the tragic pathos of Cecil, but when you combine the crooning of a young Matthew Broderick with the sing-song joie de vivre of Elton John,…
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A self-proclaimed "animal lover" has appeared on British TV to explain why she hunts animals to feed her family. In an interview on this morning, Rachel Carrie explained that despite being a vegetarian in her younger years, she now hunts and kills game - a form of meat production she…
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Most people are familiar with the story of Greyfriars Bobby, the little dog who loyally stood vigil over the graveside of his owner, who was buried in Greyfriars Church in Edinburgh. Later, in Italy, a dog named Fido became famous for the same reason; waiting at the bus stop for…
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A nine-year-old girl has been taken to hospital after a bison charged at her in Yellowstone National Park. The girl, who has remained unidentified, was tossed violently into the air after the animal ran at her during a visit to the park in Wyoming, USA. The National Park Service confirmed…
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Meet True. He loves to cuddle, make people happy, and go on long walks in his wheelchair, even though it tires him out. That's because, when this two-year-old mixed breed lived in the Ukraine, his owner abused him. True's owner, who was an addict, cut off the dog's two front…
