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For those that have never owned a dog, or spent much time at all with them, it can be a bit strange to see how crazy the rest of us are over them. Without having your own relationship with one, it can look like a big, hairy, messy, slobbering, expensive…
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There are some stories which are so grotesque and disturbing that it's actually difficult to put them into words, and this is undoubtedly one of them: a bizarre case which was first reported on several weeks back has had a new development; making the wounds ultimately sustained by an unfortunate Scottish…
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When it comes to Halloween outfits, you've only really got two choices - go sexy or go clever. Yes, you can be a sexy cat. We can all be sexy cats. But the mark of a true Halloween master is someone who goes above and beyond to create a costume…
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HAven't you ever wanted to spend the rest of your life working with cute animals? A lot of people go down the route of becoming vets, but the problem is, that's a really hard job, and it can be pretty gross as well. When you have to deal with sick…
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Are you getting in the Halloween spirit yet? Well, it's less than a week away now, so you're going to be seeing more and more spooky decorations around as everyone gets taken over by the spirit of the holiday. It's such a popular holiday, that it looks like elephants are…
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At the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium in Australia, caretakers noticed that two male gentoo penguins, Sphen and Magic, had become inseparable. During breeding season, the pair were constantly seen swimming together and waddling around together. Then they began presenting each other with pebbles, a clear sign of romantic interest. (For…
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Regardless of your views on vegetarianism, veganism, or animal rights, it's a fairly commonly accepted thing that hunting animals for sport is inhumane. Unfortunately, that doesn't stop people from engaging in the activity. Recently, Larysa Switlyk, who describes herself as a "Professional Huntress and Angler" on Twitter, received death threats…
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Most families in the world have attempted to play Monopoly together at one time or another, but unfortunately, most of the time it just results in a gigantic row. You argue with your sister over the price of rent, you sneer at your brother as you go to jail, and…
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Halloween is fast approaching, which means that - if you don't have one already - you really ought to be scouting for a good costume right about now. Maybe hit up your nearest thrift store and see if there's anything you can get crafty with, or, if you're feeling lazy,…
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When it comes to the subject of pets, we humans can be pretty hypocritical. What one person finds cute and cuddly, another person will find strange and nauseating. For example, there are plenty of people out there who think that pugs are the most adorable breed of dog on the…
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Most of us can attest to being animal lovers. Whether it's dogs or cats that have a special place in our hearts, or a different kind of animal entirely, we just can't get enough of the creatures we share our planet with. That being said, it's no secret that animals…
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Everybody knows that dogs love meat. Despite the fact our beloved pets are now domesticated, they still carry many instincts of their wild ancestors, who would hunt other animals for their supper. This is why your adorable and fluffy toy poodle will drop the cute act in seconds when a…
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In India, there is a significant problem with stray dogs - whether they be abused or simply left to fall to a variety of diseases and infections, these poor creatures are in dire need of care. Unfortunately there are very few people out there who want to help, or who…
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The internet is a wonderful resource. With all the monumental strides taken over the last few years, it has become increasingly fast, accessible, and expansive. So much information is available to us just with a couple of clicks or a few swipes. We can learn about what's happening on the…
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For all of us that have beloved pets at home, it can be difficult to see any animal in pain - and, whenever we do, we just want to do everything and anything we can in order to make sure that it's okay. Unfortunately, for animals all over the world,…
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A lot of people have a phobia of snakes. It's not quite as many as those terrified of spiders (pretty much all of us at the end of the day), but there's something about the slithering reptiles that gets under our skin. However, there are lots of areas of the…
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A hunter has been left fighting for his life after a bear he shot fell and landed on top of him. William McCormick was flown to hospital in Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday after his hunting trip to Carter Lake, south of the city, went badly wrong. The 28-year-old is currently being…
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While stray dogs are a rarer sight in the United States, there are some countries in which it's fairly common to see them roam the streets without a home to call their own. When you are used to seeing them as pets, pampered at home and fawned over on walks,…
