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Anyone who has spent any time house sharing knows to keep an eye on the horizon for food vultures. Certain kind of housemates know no boundaries when it comes to the fridge, grabbing anything and everything, as long as it is in date. It is infuriating. However, no matter how…
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Now that we live in an era where animal rights are becoming increasingly important (the story of Tikiri the elephant being a prime example), zoos primarily exist with the intent of conservation. However, years of indoctrinating people with the belief that animals exist entirely for our entertainment will take a…
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A man has pleaded guilty to 'fishing for cats', by luring the felines using meat and fishhooks, Fox43 reports. Kenny Rowles, 27, from Nanticoke in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, confessed to inflicting torture on cats and was charged and jailed in May. This Ohio woman was arrested for feeding stray cats: A…
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A number of British trophy hunters have been rebuked online after sharing photographs of themselves alongside recently shot animals. The pictures, which feature a variety of African wildlife such as the “vulnerable” plains zebra, have gone viral after appearing on a series of Facebook posts, as well as several safari…
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Greg Manteufel, who hails from Wisconsin, US, is believed to have become serious unwell as a result of his dog's affection. But despite his ordeal, he's refused to give his Pit Bull up. Manteufel initially believed he had contracted the flu, having experienced fever, vomiting and diarrhoea in June of…
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Going on the vacation of your dreams with your pet in tow is normally not really a realistic proposition. Indeed, many dog owners actually forgo going on holiday altogether without their faithful pup being able to accompany them, rather than leave them in kennels or being looked after by other…
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A Twitter user posted a picture of a leopard resting in a ditch, however, it is camouflaged so well that practically no one is able to see it. So, for fun, Bella Lack decided to challenge her followers to find the creature in the photograph. "Someone just sent this to…
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One Florida family has been left grieving the tragic loss of their 9-month-old pit bull puppy, after he died while protecting two children from a venomous snake in the backyard of their house. CBS News spoke to the Richardson family, who said they are "still hurt" by their hero Zeus'…
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A dog with no nose has finally found her forever home after being rejected because of her appearance. Originally a Romanian stray, Bonnie lost her snout, part of her front left leg and her tail while living on the streets. While it's not known how she sustained such extensive injuries,…
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When people began filing complaints about a stray cat roaming around the reception area of a law firm in Brazil - the Order of Attorneys of Brazil (OAB) - the firm in question did what they could to solve the "issue" - they hired him. His name is Leon and…
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It's Halloween in just over a month, and, naturally, retailers are already providing October 31 enthusiasts with all kinds of exciting merchandise. For instance, Target is now selling mini haunted houses for cats just in time for the spooky holiday - and they look absolutely fantastic! The Hyde & EEK! Boutique…
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Earlier this year, the world was horrified by the condition of Tikiri the circus elephant, whose skeletal body was hidden by an elaborate costume. Now, the foundation which exposed her plight has revealed that she has passed away. [caption id="attachment_12553724" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Save Elephant Foundation[/caption] News of the 70-year-old…
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Scientists working in the Antarctic have discovered a creature "like nothing seen before" 3,500 meters under the ice. Expedition Antarctica set off on a 50-day exhibition of the Southern Ocean to learn more about its seabed earlier this year, and it's safe to say that their efforts have not been…
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After her dog went missing, Washington native Carole King quit her job so that she could spend 57 days looking for the beloved pet. The incident took place when Carole and her husband Verne were enjoying a short getaway at a hotel in Montana. While there, after being spooked by…
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You might think that cats are too aloof to make effective law enforcement officials. You would, apparently, be mistaken. The Fort Smith Police Department in Arkansas, USA, have stolen headlines and hearts after asking for public assistance in naming their newest, cuddliest recruit. You have the right to remain furry. …
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Any diver worth their salt will tell you that, when you're underwater, you never know exactly what you might end up bumping into. You might come face-to-face with a manta ray, or a giant turtle, or a shark, or an octopus ... or something even more unexpected than that. If…
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Recent headlines have been dominated by the devastating fires tearing through the Amazon. The situation has become so severe that enemy tribes have united against the government in a bid to save the Earth's lungs. Now, heartbreaking photographs have emerged of orangutans being driven from their homes due to fires…
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A Florida family is in mourning after the dog that saved them from a burning building tragically passed away. Rescue dog Zippy, a Jack Russell terrier, raised the alarm in the middle of the night, barking to warn the family that had taken him in that a fire was about…
