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There's no doubt that, aside from homo sapiens, dolphins are among the most intelligent species on the planet. These mammals are highly emotional and problem-solving. They have loving interpersonal relationships, and the bonds shared by family members are almost as intense as those experienced by human beings. Check out this…
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A four-year-old angler from Illinois has made headlines after successfully landing a monster catfish with her Frozen-themed fishing rod. As seen in a viral video documenting the tussle, Josie was fishing with her parents, Steve and Ashley, when she made the impressive haul, reeling in a fish that weighed more…
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In Mexico, the summer is still not over, and the record-breaking temperatures recorded around the world have been even more intense in countries that are already hot and arid. Some of the creatures most threatened by the climbing Fahrenheit are stray dogs, who can overheat in the hot sun if…
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A vegan activist has taken to Instagram, soaked in blood, to claim she was ''shot at'' by Spanish farmers after setting 16 rabbits free. The woman, who goes by the name ''Mythical Mia'' on Instagram, explained in a social media vlog post that she had raided a farm close to…
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A farmer plagued by missing goats discovered the source of the problem when he found one being regurgitated by a python. The incident took place in front of shocked villagers in Quanzhou, Fujian in southeast China. It took a full hour for the snake to regurgitate the 40kg goat, and…
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Heart-wrenching footage of a dog chasing after the woman who abandoned him has gone viral on Facebook. The incident took place on East Mud River Road in Milton, Virginia, on Sunday. It was recorded by a passerby and appears to show a woman abandoning a chocolate Labrador by the side…
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A cat with a "penis" on her face is on the hunt for her forever home. Daisy is a ragdoll cat from Sydney, Australia, and unfortunately, her unusual appearance has caused her some problems finding the home she deserves. Despite being a top cat in every sense, she looks like,…
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A lot of people have used the classic excuse of ''my dog ate my homework'' at one point or another during their school days. Even I tried it when I was a kid before I even owned a dog. It's never been a credible excuse anyway, but the excuse: ''my…
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As Hurricane Dorian looks set to devastate swathes of the Carribean, a woman who lives in the Bahamas has taken almost 100 abandoned or lost dogs into her home to keep them safe. Chella Philips, who runs the animal shelter The Voiceless Dogs of Nassau, has taken in a whopping…
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While I don't exactly have a penchant for fishing, if I did happen to enjoy the occasional angling trip, there's one particular region I would almost certainly steer clear of - and that's Cahills Crossing in Australia's Kakadu National Park. But in spite of its sizeable crocodile population, the spot…
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A woman from South Australia has died following an attack by her pet rooster. We know few details about the deceased, aside from the fact that she was an elderly woman, according to The Advertiser. Her identity has been kept private from the press out of respect for her loved…
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There's no doubt that sharks are one of those creatures who can't help but inspire equal amounts of awe and dread. Human beings aren't often the prey of these fearsome underwater predators, with attacks on homo sapiens by sharks being comparatively rare, but movies like Jaws and Deep Blue Sea…
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I'll admit it; I'm terrified of spiders. To me, there are few things more disturbing than seeing an eight-legged freak of a creature dart across your living room floor while you're watching TV. In fact, seeing a spider appear when you're least expecting it is absolutely horrifying, just like this…
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Disturbing footage has gone viral on social media this week, which shows a baby monkey shaking with fear after being taken from his parents. The video was first shared by the animal rights activist group Animal Defenders International on Facebook and on the organisation's official YouTube channel. The footage was…
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As lovable as dogs are (they're man's best friend, did you know?), they're constantly getting drenched in rain and muddy water, and then, ultimately drip on the carpet at home. Plus getting your pooch dry after a much-needed wash can be a very burdensome task. As a dog owner, you…
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A dolphinarium in the city of Varna on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast has attracted criticism over the reported death of a baby dolphin. Per BTV Novinite, an audience member alleges that the incident occurred during a live performance at the aquatic zoo earlier this month. "There was a disturbance,…
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A fearless diver captured the exact moment he came face-to-face with a great white shark on his smartphone, and the footage - which has since been posted to Facebook - is captivating people all over the world. Thomas Olsen was up close and personal with the imposing creature as it…
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It's often said that if you can't beat 'em, join em, and this was certainly the case for the man who allegedly decided to enlist bears as his taste testers after they kept stealing his honey. [caption id="attachment_12548805" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Pixabay[/caption] And don't worry, you're not the only person…
