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A picture of two mice appearing to "brawl" over scraps of food on a London subway station platform has won a top photography prize. Wildlife photographer Sam Rowley's 'Station Squabble' had been crowned the winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People’s Choice award after more than 28,000…
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There's no doubt that losing a pet can be a traumatic experience. Sometimes a dog, cat, or smaller animal will escape its home and become lost; prompting a frantic search from their owners. Indeed, some of these lost pets aren't always found even after several months of looking, after which…
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A hipster dog named Chewbacca has gone viral for his incredible fully-grown beard of dreams. Like so many well-known animals on the Internet, Chewbeacca found his fame on Instagram where he boasts over 2K followers (but we all know that number is going to skyrocket). The adorable pooch got his…
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The British Veterinary Association has said that pet shops should no longer be selling rabbits on their own, stating the social animals feel depressed and lonely when not in a pair. According to findings the BVA published last June, almost half the number of rabbits kept as pets are lonely.…
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The heartwarming moment between a man and an orangutan has been captured on camera - reminding all of us to provide a helping hand to those in need. Per the Daily Mail, the orangutan lives in a protected conservation forest area in Borneo, and the man in the powerful images…
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When you're making a live TV show, it's an unwritten rule among producers, cameramen, and runners that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. And when it comes to filming live with animals, then you can multiply that axiom by 100. On YouTube, you can see all kinds of…
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This year, the Australian ecosystem has been turned upside down by the devastating bushfires which have raged all over the country. Many already-endangered species have been affected by the disastrous conflagration, but now an unexpectedly positive story has emerged from the land down under involving a spiky little critter that…
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I think it's fair to say that pretty much everyone on the planet is absolutely terrified of spiders to some extent. Sure, this fear might vary in intensity, but the vast majority of us simply can't stand the creepy, eight-legged creatures. And to be honest, the fear is perfectly justified.…
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According to a recent study, tragically around 2.7 million dogs and cats are killed each year on average due to overcrowded shelters and a lack of people willing to adopt. Yet adopting can be an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling experience. More and more initiatives are encouraging people to consider adopting…
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I will happily put my neck on the line and say that The Lion King is the greatest Disney movie ever created. Firstly, the movie features probably the greatest soundtrack of any Disney film, with songs like 'I Just Can't Wait To Be King' and 'Be Prepared' featuring prominently on…
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As reported by CNN, Kansas City Chiefs star Derrick Nnadi is celebrating his Super Bowl victory by paying for the adoption fees of every single dog at an animal rescue center. That means more than 100 dogs are now absolutely free to adopt at the Kansas City Pet Project in…
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Valentine's Day is a divisive holiday, to say the least. On the surface, it's a chance for couples to put on elaborate displays of their love, but in the modern world, it's highly commercialized, and for many, an unwelcome reminder of their singledom. However, if you just so happen to…
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Pigs might be the perfect animal. They’re sweet, loyal, intelligent and just generally adorable creatures. (If they didn’t taste so nice, they might be just as popular as dogs.) However, despite being the best thing in the farmyard, some people don’t treat pigs with the respect that they deserve. This…
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Throwing is for fools. Why waste precious energy flinging something small and hard when you could be spending your time contemplating American foreign policy or composing immortal verse? Chucking balls is obviously an unwelcome distraction from the truly important things in life. Thankfully for anyone who considers balls well below…
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Bookstores are dying - we all know that. With major e-commerce sites like Amazon superseding the traditional brick and mortar store, it's clear that in our busy lives we prefer to purchase things quickly and efficiently. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule - one being a certain Canadian…
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There's no doubt that a child's first steps are one of the biggest milestones in the life of a parent, and it's usually greeted with a big fanfare. Indeed, it takes human babies a long time to first walk when homo sapiens are compared to other creatures in the animal…
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It's no secret that pet owners love dressing their animals in adorable and, let's face it, often over-the-top and borderline cringe-worthy outfits. Whether we're dressing our poodles in a miniature Santa outfit around Christmas time or giving our cats a Hello Kitty-inspired makeover, we sure do love putting together an…
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Chinese pet owners have been purchasing special protective facemasks for dogs after it was reported that the coronavirus has now claimed the lives of 170 people. According to a recent report by the Daily Mail, a flurry of panic-buying has ignited in Asia, after an expert in infectious diseases warned…
