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Hippos are one of the world's most impressive animals. With their innocent-looking faces and gaping wide mouths, there's a reason that people love to see them on safaris. However, it turns out that not every animal that looks like a hippo is quite what it appears to be. Case in…
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Animals are a lot smarter than we often give them credit for. Even my pet hamster appears to know when I am sick. And another pet who realized that something was wrong was this "miracle" Chihuahua who saved his Navy veteran owner's life. Rudy Armstrong, 86, lives alone in a…
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As the old nursery rhyme goes, if you go down to the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise - and this proved itself to be especially true for this family, who ended up having a picnic with a wild bear. The incident took place on August 6 when…
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Sharks are one of the most formidable predators on the planet, a reputation that has undoubtedly been built up by movies like the classic thriller Jaws. They are powerful, have seemingly endless numbers of razor-sharp teeth, and if turns out that they can jump surprisingly far out of the ocean…
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A good Samaritan is being praised online after freeing a dog trapped inside a car on a sweltering day. This week, the UK has experienced a sweltering heatwave that has seen had its longest stretch of temperatures exceeding 34C since 1961. However, it appears that some irresponsible dog owners are…
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They say that teamwork makes the dream work, and that was certainly the case for three dogs in Norway... until they were caught red-handed (or red-pawed). The hilarious footage shows the vertically-challenged corgi, named Hugo, given a boost up by his boarder collie friends Harley and Henry, in an effort…
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Dogs aren't called man's best friend for nothing. Even when they're down on their luck, pooches still shower us humans with their undying love and devotion, something this stray dog proved beautifully. This dog delivered groceries to self-isolating neighbors: Meet Tucson Prime, as his new friends have called him, a…
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You never know what is lurking beneath in the great open sea, and this spectacular footage is proof that humans couldn't be more out of place when we go for a paddle. This is the incredible moment a southern right whale and her calf surprised a group of surfers near…
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The marine mammal entertainment industry has committed some of the worst atrocities against animals for our enjoyment, as outline in documentaries like The Cove and Blackfish. However, thanks to the latter, which exploded the issue into mainstream consciousness after its 2013 release, many animals have been rescued from a cruel…
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Snapchat filters have long been an instant source of enjoyment for humans - but now dogs are getting in on the action. The popular social media app has released a new filter that overlays adorable cartoon eyes onto your pooch to make them look straight out of a Disney movie.…
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The majority of people who grew up in the early noughties had a goth phase. Whether yours went as far as dramatically walking along a boulevard listening to Greenday (guilty) or if you simply dyed your hair black, donned some eyeliner, and showed up at high school looking like a…
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Beirut was rocked by a devastating explosion on Tuesday, an explosion which, at the time of writing, has claimed at least 137 lives with many more still missing, CNN reports. However, there is not only a human cost to the tragedy, but an animal one too, and now a charity…
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Satellite imaging has revealed that there are almost 20% more emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica than scientists had previously believed. Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) used satellite mapping technology to look at penguins in the area, and in the course of doing so discovered 11 new colonies, taking…
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Sometimes in life, it's those who have gone through the most who have the biggest hearts, and this teenager who was abandoned as a baby is the perfect example. Meena Kumar, 14, is the ultimate believer in the importance of second chances after she was found abandoned in a basket…
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It is often said that we humans underestimate the intelligence of the animals that we share our planet with. We can teach our pet pooches to sit and give us their paws on command (normally in exchange for some tasty treat or other), and the survival instincts of animals that…
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In this world, things are often not what they seem. More often than not though, the truth becomes apparent - something one man learned all too quickly. After attempting to feed some fish in murky water, he got the shock of his life when a snake appeared instead. Now before…
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The number of South African rhinos killed by poachers in the first six months of this year has fallen by half, it has been reported. It's believed that this drop in numbers is owed at least in part to the nationwide coronavirus lockdown and resulting disruptions to international smuggling rings,…
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True love can last a lifetime - and that is evident in both humans and animals. Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Zoo announced that animal care staff had made the difficult decision to put two 21-year-old lions to sleep at the same time, after six years of being lovingly…
