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There has been vast research to try and determine exactly why humans are so darn terrified of spiders. One study out of the University of Maastricht determined that one possible reason for arachnophobia is down to something called "spider trauma". This is essentially a spider-related event in a person's life…
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Images of a tumor-ridden deer have gone viral on social media this week after the afflicted animal was spotted by a photographer in Minnesota. Taking to Facebook this week, Julie Carrow shared pictures of the unfortunate animal after she saw it in the wilderness surrounding Pipestone, and was shocked by…
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This should probably go without saying but handling any sort of exotic creature or wild animal with the potential to harm you is definitely inadvisable unless you're some sort of expert. You certainly shouldn't be putting them anywhere near your face all for the sake of a photo. And yet,…
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YouTuber Brooke Houts is facing a backlash after footage surfaced of her aggressively handling her dog. The social media star, who has almost 340,000 subscribers on YouTube, appears to have since deleted the edited version of the video, which shows her pranking her dog by placing cling wrap over a…
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It's easy to forget where your food comes from until you're reminded of it. But for those in Indonesia, it's very visible. The regency of Karanganyar in Java has pledged to stop killing dogs for food after a Dog Meat Free Indonesia (DMFI) investigation. DMFI is a group of animal protection…
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There's nothing more incredible than getting a glimpse of an animal in its natural habitat. When we're in a different environment and have the privilege of seeing another creature, it can help remind us of the beauty of nature, and mankind's place in the world. Nowhere is this more apparent…
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Nancy Segula, a 79-year-old woman from Cleveland, Ohio has been given a 10-day sentence for feeding stray cats. She will start serving her time on August 11 at Cuyahoga County Jail. Police have previously cited Nancy four times in the past four years. The citations include not picking up animal waste, feeding…
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You know, accidents and falls aren't just suffered by humans. In the animal kingdom, wild creatures are just as likely to perish due to bad luck, as well as from being preyed upon by predators. If you want proof of this, then look no further than the following image which,…
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When it comes to picking destinations for your next vacation, it can sometimes be difficult to make a decision - there are so many awesome places out there. But if you're a dog lover, then I might just have the ideal place for you to jet off to this summer.…
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For some people, finding a relationship and falling in love with a soul mate is as easy as putting on a pair of pants in the morning. We all know loved-up couples who just happened to bump into each other at a local bar and after hitting off, ended up…
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One of the biggest fears for any dog owner out there is that our beloved pet will one day get themselves into a spot of mischief and they'll find themselves out in the big wide world without us. The moment you have a dog, you become obsessed with shutting doors…
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A teenager has managed to score a 700lbs tuna, but only after a 10-hour struggle with the behemoth bluefin. Devin Zelck, who hails from Hamilton, Massachusetts, US, reeled in the fish on Friday, and was understandably delighted with her catch. "I was shocked! It was huge. We saw it come…
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A puppy born with a striking moustache-shaped marking on her face is looking for her forever home. Salvadore Dolly, who was named after the renowned moustache-sporting artist Salvador Dali, is one of a litter of 10 stray pups, who were rescued along with their mother on July 10. The five-week-old…
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As animal cruelty reaches the forefront of societal conversation, there's continued support to view animals in their natural habitats, rather than interacting with them in captivity. Now, this movement has expanded to Thailand, where locals call for the protection of their elephants. In April, one man posted disturbing photos on…
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We're all familiar with that sweet panic that sets in when you wake up to realise you've inadvertently snoozed your alarm one time too many, meaning you're definitely going to be late to work. Oops! For one woman, this realisation was a lot less disheartening when she realised her tardiness…
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A fear of spiders is one of the most common phobias in the world, and it's easy to see why. Despite the vital role that spiders play in the ecosystem, homo sapiens have never had a great relationship with web-weaving wall-crawlers. From Shelob in Lord of the Rings to Aragog…
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There are many wonders in the deep blue sea. Think of all the underwater life we've discovered, and then think about how there's so much out there that we don't even know about. And yet, we're consistently shocked by nature's wonders. Chase Dekker, a wildlife photographer and marine biologist, was…
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In a world with limited mermaids and talking animals, this might be the closest we ever get to a real-life Disney movie. In true 101 Dalmatians fashion, a dog in Australia has given birth to 19 puppies, a world record for the breed and doggy mommy, Melody. Watch the 19…
