Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
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When Denis and Kathy Parslow took their dog Shelby out for a walk one fateful day - they had no idea that he would be moments away from enduring a near-fatal medical emergency. But that is exactly what happened to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The spaniel was lucky to…
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A suspected rhino poacher was trampled to death by an elephant and his body was eaten by a pride of lions, officials at Kruger National Park are saying. According to a report from the Letaba Herald, the unnamed father was one of the hunters in a group of poachers who,…
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It's often said that all dogs go to Heaven, but one puppy who decided that he wasn't quite ready is Rudolph. In January, the then seven-month-old puppy was euthanized after finding himself at an overcrowded animal shelter in Oklahoma. Fifty-six-percent of all dogs that enter shelters are put to sleep…
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It hurts to be rejected, especially by your cat. Sometimes you call their name, and they just keep walking away, or chewing on a wool blanket, or staring at absolutely nothing. Why do they do that? What are they staring at?! And why do they look slightly frightened?! It's a…
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An incredibly rare Chinese giant salamander which was found in a cereal box has been nursed back to health. As the largest amphibian in the world, they can grow to 1.8 metres (five foot and 10 inches) in length. The creatures are referred to as “living fossils” because they have…
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Security footage has emerged of a crocodile attacking a couple who were enjoying an evening swim in a private pool. The incident took place in Kariba, Zimbabwe, and shocking footage of the attack was subsequently uploaded to YouTube. According to ViralHog, the pair had met earlier that day while holidaying…
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Looking after a pet is no easy task, especially when it comes to dogs. Putting aside the money you have to spend on keeping them fed and healthy, you have to make sure that you can spend the right amount of time to take them on walks and otherwise look…
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A family have been left devastated after their pet pig was slaughtered by a neighbour, who had reportedly promised to look after the animal after she escaped her enclosure. Last Saturday, Princess the Pig went on the loose in Arcata, California, and went on an adventure around the neighbourhood, occasionally…
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Mother Nature is truly the most beautiful thing that humans will ever encounter. From the intense feeling of joy one can experience by looking over a vast rainforest or up at a colossal waterfall, to a parent simply seeing their child smile for the first time - it is nature…
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Heartbreaking footage has been released by Caters News of an orangutan trying to fight off a bulldozer illegally destroying its habitat for logging. The incident took place in the Ketapang District, West Borneo, and was filmed by the International Animal Rescue (IAR) who arrived at the scene to ensure that…
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Police dash cam footage shows the sinister moment a "giant" spider creeps up behind an officer from the Fulshear Police Department. The unnamed officer was in the middle of a traffic stop when an absolute "beast" of a spider slowly emerged from the grass, approaching the cop in a very…
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The Greek island of Santorini is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Every day, nearly 17,000 visitors disembark cruise ships to admire the stunning views - multi-colored cliffs carved by volcano, white-washed architecture clutching the hillside, and of course, pitch-perfect sunsets over the vibrant Aegean Sea.…
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Indira Tuckler bought several rope toys for her dogs and assumed they were safe, since they appeared sturdy and came from a reputable store. However, within one day, her dogs tore the toys to pieces. She quickly threw away the shreds, but it was too late - her 14-month old…
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Last week, the body of a sperm whale washed up on the shores of Sardinia, Italy. The mammal, measuring eight metres (26.2 feet) long, was transferred by local fire brigades to a research facility, where veterinarians and researchers from Sassari and the University of Padua discovered that she was pregnant…
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Last month, an anti-vegan protester made headlines with a stomach-churning video that showed him eating a raw pig’s head outside a vegan food festival. However, public disgust, and claims that the protest had actually encouraged onlookers to give up eating meat, haven't stopped him. At the weekend the same anti-vegan…
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The sight of a spider can be heart-stopping at the best of times. With their googly eyes and thin, spindly bodies, they are not one of Mother Nature's more appealing creations. This isn't helped by the fact that they are venomous - even though just one-tenth of a percent of…
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I really couldn't imagine living in close proximity to any sort of wild animal. In fact, it completely blows my mind that there are people who are willing to keep some of the world's most deadly predators as pets. And bears certainly aren't exempt from my fear of predatory animals.…
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It is an unfortunate fact that there are far too many pet owners out there who abuse and neglect the animals in their care. In fact, the numbers of reported incidents of animal cruelty are, unfortunately, just the tip of the iceberg as the majority of cases remain unreported. But…
