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A person who went into an abandoned US house to smoke marijuana ended up stumbling upon a tiger. The anonymous pot user initially thought they were hallucinating after discovering the wild animal in Houston, Texas. After confirming that the creature was, in fact, real, the concerned citizen phoned the police to…
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Veterinarians at Montana's Kalispell Animal Clinic miraculously revived an outdoor cat who was found "frozen and unresponsive" in below-zero temperature. According to ABC News, the owners discovered Fluffy buried in a snowbank, where she had likely spent hours in the freezing winter cold. The beloved feline, who was encrusted in…
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Knowing what to do in an emergency situation is a skill not all of us have. The panic that can set in means making plans on the spot doesn't always work out too well - but I doubt even the most prepared of us would consider the possibility of performing…
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Black Panther was the breakout hit of 2018 - but, while audiences completely loved it, for one of the main actors, it came at a price. In a recent interview, Michael B. Jordan, who played villain Erik Killmonger in the Marvel film, opened up about his struggle after filming, admitting that…
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A trail runner was recently surprised by a vicious attack during their run in Larimer County near Fort Collins in northern Colorado, coming face to face with a mountain lion. According to state officials, the unidentified runner managed to survive the attack, reportedly killing the lion in self-defence. On Monday,…
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There's nothing the internet likes more than a weird video of an animal. At times it feels like it's what social media was made for. Maybe it's a clip of a fat dog trying to climb a flight of stairs, or a really long cat, or something equally unusual. Whatever it…
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There aren't many people out there who would adopt a dog knowing that it was possibly only weeks away from dying. Luckily, there are at least some. Dog lover Courtney Thomsen's heart broke when she spotted a desperate plea from the Humane Society of Texas for a kind soul to…
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When it comes to Emotional Support Animals, we thought we'd heard it all. A dog. A cat, A pig. A monkey. A kangaroo. Even a peacock hit the news when Brooklyn-based artist Ventiko attempted to board a United Airlines flight with it back in February 2018. But what about an Emotional…
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I have a reoccurring nightmare, and it's about snakes. Snakes, sliding irresistibly towards my prone, half asleep form, sizing me up; presumably wondering if they'd be able to finish me off in one mouthful, like in those news reports you see where a snake with eyes bigger than its belly…
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As I ascend ever higher into my twenties, more and more of my friends are starting to get engaged. This is quite a bleak prospect in many ways; friends will inevitably fall by the wayside as the magnetic pull of marital staying-in-and-choosing-what-colour-to-paint-the-wall-ism exerts itself over even the most stoic and…
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Lots of pet owners around the world believe that their dog has the potential to be a model. Not a model for human clothes mind you, but maybe some kind of doggie that could potentially harness its own cuteness to appear in adverts on websites and in magazines for all…
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Just before Christmas, UPS driver Ryan Arens was delivering packages on his route, when he heard the sound of a dog in distress. The sun was setting in Bozeman, Montana, so it was difficult exactly where those frantic yelps were coming from. After driving to the other side of the…
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With the majority of the ocean still unexplored, it's impossible to know for sure what sorts of creatures are out there lurking in the deep. Considering how terrifying a lot of the known inhabitants are, however, it's sometimes a little surprising that people are willing to venture out there at…
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I think that sometimes we don't give dogs the credit they deserve. This species has been man's best friend since history began, serving us and guarding our homes for countless generations. They provide emotional support when we're down, and they're silly enough to enjoy their antics at a distance and cute enough…
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There's probably no species on Earth who have as much of a bad image as great white sharks. Despite the fact that shark attacks of humans are pretty rare, these animals are still thought of as being bloodthirsty monsters. Yet, when they do attack people, the consequences can be painful, gruesome…
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Two of the best things in life are Harry Potter and dogs. But what happens when you put them together? Do they cancel each other out? Nope - turns out they just become more awesome! Meet Remus, the longhaired mini dachshund of your dreams. Not only does he share a name…
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If all you do is stay home, you miss out on seeing stunning marvels of nature. For example, you could go for a hike and see a 'million' ants build a living bridge to attack a wasp's nest. Or you could go whale-watching, and witness one of those agile behemoths…
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Animal rescue centers often remind us around this time of year that a dog is life, and not just for Christmas - but that doesn't stop the heartless abandoning their new furry friends in the New Year when they quickly get bored. According to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, 20,000…
