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Remember when you were a kid, and you'd play that game where you and your mates would argue over 'who would win in a fight'? Who'd win in a fight between Mario and Sonic? Or who'd win in a fight between Batman and Superman? (You know, before that awful movie…
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A new study, published in Science Magazine, indicates animals are becoming more nocturnal to try and avoid human interference. Ecologists Kaitlyn Gaynor, Cheryl E. Hojnowski, Neil H. Carter, and Justin S. Brashares from the University of California in Berkeley claim that the accelerated population growth is forcing animals to adjust…
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Generally speaking, there are two types of people in the world: those who consider themselves dog lovers and those who identify themselves first and foremost as cat lovers. But while few people would bat an eyelid at those with a particular attachment to canines, cat lovers often get stick for…
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Three hunters in Montana who killed a mountain lion in Yellowstone National Park have been caught, reportedly thanks to pictures the trio posted on social media. Austin Peterson, Trey Juhnke and Corbin Simmons were sentenced last month to a three-year worldwide hunting ban. Game wardens were alerted by other hunters…
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Question for dog owners out there: do you ever shut up about your pooch? Me neither! Dog owners are well-known by now as being the most obsessive, obnoxious, and adoring parents out there. Screw your daughter's talent show, let's talk about my dog. You'll all be thrilled to hear, then,…
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A monkey has gone viral for taking a selfie with a family - then giving them the finger. The incident took place Bali, Indonesia, where the vacationing family from Queensland, Australia, had taken a day trip to the sacred Ubud Monkey Forest - named for the hundreds of monkeys who live…
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The nation of Canada has officially moved to ban whales and dolphins from being bred or kept in captivity, as new legislation passed in the House of Commons. Dubbed the "Free Willy" bill by its proponents, it stands as a watershed moment in animals rights law - for the first…
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In recent times, the world of politics has become increasingly polarised. With debates getting more and more heated and politicians doing seemingly anything for re-election, it can be hard to trust in democracy at all. If you ask me, there's no such thing as a perfect political candidate, but Mayor…
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A notorious dog meat market in South Korea will be shut down in an attempt to crack down on the trade. The Gupo dog meat market in Busan, South Korea - one of the largest in the country - serves chilled canine flesh and keeps live animals in cages which…
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In 2018, Tess Talley sparked outrage worldwide after images of her posing with the body of a rare black giraffe she had shot and killed were posted on social media. The horrifying photos had been taken the year prior, and went viral after the trophy hunter shared them on her…
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Animal rights activists and veterinary groups have been fighting for years to ban the controversial practice of cat declawing in the United States. According to The Humane Society, the process typically involves removing the last bone of each toe on the cat's paw. "If performed on a human being, it…
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For many people, the idea of laying eyes on a rat is nightmarish. But what if we told you some people are willing to drop $50 (£39) on an evening with them? It may sound unbelievable for rat-skeptics, but it's absolutely true: The San Francisco Dungeon in Fisherman's Wharf is…
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You may think a bite from a rattlesnake isn't that big of a deal - but take note from one Tennessee man who almost lost his finger: it definitely can be a massive deal. Austin McGee's finger was left looking like an eggplant after he ignored a nip from a…
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In a widely-condemned viral video, several men gather around a lion as another shoves a cake into its face. These men then burst into laughter in what appears to be a celebration as the lion tries to paw at its face in distress. The video was initially shared onto Twitter by…
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Animal abuse is a real and much-debated issue when it comes to circus entertainment. Indeed, circuses have received a great deal of criticism from animals rights organisations for exploiting, abusing and often punishing the creatures in their programmess. Many of these animals are bred in captivity and will spend most…
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A disturbing video has gone viral on social media this week, which appears to show a mailman or courier pepper-spraying innocent pets. It's no secret that mailmen and dogs don't always have a cordial relationship, but this next video is more of a case of animal cruelty than occupational antagonism.…
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Sadly, internet sensation Grumpy Cat - real name Tardar Sauce - passed away on May 14 from complications due to a urinary tract infection. The famous feline was born with dwarfism and a prominent underbite, which made her appear permanently grumpy. After rocketing to stardom in a viral YouTube video…
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Fishermen in the Faroe Island have continued their horrifying annual tradition of slaughtering whales, turning the sea red with their blood. On the shore of Torshavn, the capital city of the Faroe Islands, Pilot whales were driven toward waiting hunters, beginning the annual slaughter. So far, up to 150 pilot…
