Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
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The debate about palm oil has snowballed over the last few months. The purchase of cheap food and cosmetics necessitates the production of palm oil which, in turn, requires millions of acres of land with a very specific climate. In an enormous cyclical game of “pass the buck”, consumers blame…
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When it comes to our pets, we like to think that they're beyond criticism and that they're the best and brightest animals in the world ... despite all evidence to the contrary. Take my own dog for example. I know that the little guy has roughly the same IQ as a…
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It's time to decorate your home for Christmas, stringing festive lights along the walls, festooning your doors with red-ribboned wreaths and lining your hallways with terrifying 'blood trees.' But if you own a cat, all those garnishes are in instant peril, especially your Christmas tree. Cats love to swat the…
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Australia is home to all sorts of freakish creatures, from giant spiders to ''monster fish' to wombats with cube-shaped poop. And now we can add a new specimen to list: Knickers, who is believed to be the biggest cow in The Land Down Under. You may now do your Crocodile…
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Sloths are synonymous with laziness and are likely to go down in history for being the most sluggish creatures to ever grace the earth. However, when it comes to their bathroom habits the word 'slow' doesn't even begin to cut it. The arboreal mammals only poop, on average, once a week.…
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The deadly wildfires which have struck California have caused untold damage to a number of properties in the state, and destroyed lives and livelihoods in the process. 2018's season is now officially the most destructive on record, with over 7,000 fires having so far been recorded over an area of…
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For more than 10 days now, California has been ravaged by fast-moving wildfires that have torn through forest land and burned down tens of thousands of homes. According to the latest statistics, at least 80 people have been killed and nearly 1,000 are reported missing - but firefighters are on the…
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Our species has documented the habits and traits of other life on this planet for thousands of years. Now, as our technology grows even more advanced and comprehensive, we can learn even more about the natural world. However, that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of mysteries that we haven't quite…
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Normally, the policy in IKEA is 'strictly no dogs" (aside from certified service dogs, that is). But one store in Italy recently made a big exception for the most heartwarming reason possible. An IKEA shop in Catania, Italy has opened its doors to homeless dogs to give them refuge from…
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Out of all social media platforms, Instagram has to top the list for creating the most FOMO. For those of you who are sat at home on a Saturday night, wondering what you're doing with your life, seeing other people having crazy nights out or visiting beautiful places can be…
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The white lion comes from a rare colour mutation, found in the Southern African lion. From the Timbavati region of South Africa, the earliest recorded sighting was in 1938, with them only coming to the public's attention in the 1970s. The number of white lions is only 300 at most,…
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Over the years, we've seen some pretty weird Twitter trends take social media, and make people do the most bizarre things. Who could forget the famous Ice Bucket Challenge? People were challenging each other to tip a bucket of freezing cold water over each other in support of motor neuron disease.…
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Well, we've all been there, haven't we? You're at a nice dinner, probably a very expensive one, and you've had perhaps a few too many glasses of wine. You do your best to seem orderly and sober, but it just doesn't work, and before long you're asked to leave quietly.…
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English broadcasting legend David Attenborough has given the world incredible nature documentaries, from Planet Earth to Blue Planet to his latest show, Dynasties. On this program, the 92-year-old examines the lives of five animal "families," as they fight to survive in the natural world. The series tracks the lives of tigers,…
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The wildfires raging through California have devastated the community, reportedly killing 25 people and forcing 250,000 others to flee their homes. In addition, the blazes have left many pets fleeing burning houses and other areas. Here, we have a collection of haunting images that make it clear how important it is…
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Can you imagine moving away, and not taking your dog with you? It seems so cruel, since dogs are incredibly loyal, loving and protective. In fact, it's not just cruel - it's reckless. After getting accustomed to a domestic life, the pup might not not able to survive on its…
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If you are a pet owner, you'll know that animals become an integral part of the family when they're welcomed into the household. It doesn't matter whether they're a cat, a dog, or some kind of exotic lizard: our pets become our children, and we end up treating them as…
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There's probably no species on Earth with as much of a bad reputation as sharks. Despite the fact that shark attacks on human beings are incredibly rare, these animals are still abominated as terrifying, bloodthirsty predators. However, when they do attack people, the consequences can be agonising, grisly and fatal.…
