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Up until 2009, Sudan was kept in a zoo in the Czech Republic. One of the last of endangered group, he was moved to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, where they hoped to breed the animals in the a climate more natural to the species. In October 2014, the…
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The mystery surrounding Loch Ness in Scotland, and the prehistoric creature that supposedly still lives there, has captivated people for years now. But there are similar legends all around the world, including in Georgia, USA. Jeff Warren and his son came across the carcass of a mysterious creature when they…
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Sometimes animals bear a striking resemblance to a celebrity. And once you see it, you can't unsee it. The connection has been made. For example, by now, you've probably heard about the dog that looks like it has a human face. The similarity is uncanny. From now on, that dog…
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As someone who has previously owned cats, I know exactly the influence and importance they have in the family. While dogs are commonly regarded as 'man's best friend', the love of a cat is just as rewarding. In light of this, I can imagine that when your cat goes missing, it's…
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If you're looking for a house to rob, you should probably stay away from Jared Howser's place in Salt Lake City, Utah. His dog, Euphrates, stands six feet tall on her hind legs, and weighs 180 pounds. Wait, did I say dog? I meant puppy. That's right, Euphrates is only…
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It's cute when animals think they're people, hopping in front of your computer or watching the television with rapt interest. But when an animal's face actually resembles a person's, the effect can be pretty creepy. Chantal Desjardin shared a photo of her dogs on Facebook, and one of her friends…
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Queensland saw major flooding earlier this year, with more than a dozen schools closed down. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk travelled the area and assessed the damage, after the area from Cairns to Townsville was declared a disaster area at the time. "I don't think people in the south-east realise how…
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The ocean is the lifeblood of the Earth, producing half of our oxygen, regulating the global climate and keeping Nemo separated from his incompetent father. It's also full of mysteries. While the ocean covers 70% of the planet, we've only explored about 5% of the sea floor. Who knows what…
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The old adage goes: How do you know that somebody is vegan? They tell you. Of course, this is a joke and it's - predominantly - not true. However, people like Sonia Sae do nothing to help change the often negative and facetious portrayal of vegans in society. For those of you…
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Black Panther has broken box office records and gotten rave reviews, with fans praising it as one of the best Marvel superhero movies. Critics have pointed out its deep importance to black culture, telling an Afrocentric story about a futuristic nation free from colonial influence. It also features a lot…
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Dogs truly are man's best friend. There are other animals out there that have been domesticated for longer, are more useful and are probably smarter than your average canine: but it's hard to deny that the humble dog isn't the most loyal and most faithful companion. Since the first cave-dwelling homo…
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Ever since Black Panther was released in movie theatres, it seems that every other person on my Twitter feed has had something to say about it. Some people love it, some people have been posting misleading troll messages about it, and a lot of people have just been lusting after…
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I know some people with serious shark phobias; the kind that even if you called "shark!" in a swimming pool they would look around for the danger. I don't feel this fear to the same level, but it's hard not to be a little creeped out when you see them…
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I can imagine that one of the hardest parts of being an actor is the dramatic body transformations that you have to undertake in order to get into your role. There are several noticeable cases of this transformation, with Christian Bale in The Machinist being one of the most jaw-dropping…
