Lions, tigers and bears might make you shout “oh my,” but they’ve got nothing on nature’s top killer. Around the globe, one creature is responsible for more than 700,000 human deaths each year — enough for the CDC to dub it the “world’s deadliest animal.” And here’s the kicker: You don’t have to venture into … Read more
Nine-banded armadillos are a common sight across the southern US. You’ll find them digging in flower beds and underneath your porch. Sometimes, unfortunately, they unsuccessfully attempt to cross a busy road. They are, for the most part, harmless. But experts say the adorable armored creatures may be the culprit behind a rising number of cases … Read more
An iconic Southern California fast food chain expanded its brand to South America with a new pop-up shop that debuted on Tuesday. In-N-Out unveiled a new pop-up in Lima, Peru on Tuesday, which the Irvine, California-based company confirmed via email. “I can confirm that we recently held an event in Lima, Peru, and had a … Read more
One rescue dog is putting her best paw forward with an incredible makeover. Lady, a three-year-old miniature Schnauzer, was given a glow-up of epic proportions courtesy of The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), one of the largest animal welfare charities in the world. When Lady was first rescued by the … Read more
When a 3-year-old Maltese named Ginger almost drowned in a Bridgehampton swimming pool last month, critical care was nearby. Had this been any other summer, Ginger’s owner would have had to drive an hour to the nearest pet hospital in Riverhead, and in all probability the pup wouldn’t have survived. But this year, a new … Read more
Harvard scientists have been honored for creating the world’s first “vagina-on-a-chip,” a groundbreaking device that mimics the female reproductive tract using living human cells. The tiny lab-grown model allows researchers to better study the vaginal microbiome, including the effects of hormones, healthy bacteria, infections and possible treatments — all without experimenting on mice, which don’t … Read more
Fast food fans may have found a way to satisfy their In-N-Out cravings without stepping foot inside the beloved California burger chain. McDonald’s customers have been using a custom ordering trick to recreate In-N-Out Burger’s famous “Animal Style” burger using menu items available at the Golden Arches, reports Food Republic. The hack starts with a … Read more
movie review THE SHEEP DETECTIVES Running time: 109 minutes. Rated PG (thematic material, some violent content and brief language). In theaters. A word of advice on the new movie “Sheep Detectives”: Give it a bleat. Sorry, a beat. The family film begins rather treacly, with a shepherd named George played by Hugh Jackman waxing poetic … Read more
For four years, a mallard has nested behind a bush near the front door of Caitlin Deal’s home in a Minneapolis-St. Paul suburb, offering an up-close glimpse of nature for her young son and lessons for how people can coexist with wildlife. The duck, dubbed Martha by the family, sits on her nest for about … Read more
Rafael Devers wasn’t the only one bringing Giants fans to their feet at Oracle Park on Wednesday. During San Francisco’s home matchup with the Dodgers, 49ers quarterback Mac Jones riled up the crowd with an epic beer chug. The 27-year-old signal-caller was in a Niners suite for the game, and when his section was shown … Read more
Nearly 500 ducks are looking for a new place to waddle after the owner of a troubled Southern California rescue sanctuary surrendered the birds following allegations of overcrowding and improper care — with local animal activists squawking that the situation is more “fowl” than the public knows, and that officials should have acted sooner. The … Read more
One of the original restaurants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is shutting down for good to make way for a new debut. DinoLand U.S.A. is being transformed into the highly anticipated Tropical Americas land, officially named Pueblo Esperanza, with a 2027 debut, and the conversion reached a tipping point this week with the dismantling of the … Read more
To proudly go where no plushie has gone before. A British tech company dropped a stuffed animal from the Earth’s stratosphere — and are hoping they broke a world record. Emy, a fluffy, 9-ounce, yellow and green creature, traveled 116,419 feet over Kingston, NY, on March 4 via a high-altitude balloon and gently fell back … Read more
It jumped to the top. “Hoppers” was No. 1 at the box office on its opener Friday, raking in $13.2 million, according to Box Office Mojo. The Post praised the animated sci-fi comedy, saying, “What separates ‘Hoppers’ from the pack of recent Pix flix, which have been wholesome as a church bake sale, is its … Read more
Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist, has died. She was 91. Bruno Jacquelin, of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the protection of animals, told The Associated Press that she died Sunday at her home in … Read more
There’s a new beast on the streets — and it’s nothing to bark at. A powerful animal tranquilizer is increasingly saturating the US drug supply, fueling mass overdose outbreaks in hotspots like Chicago and Philadelphia. It was detected in New York last year, setting off alarm bells among public health officials. They warn that while … Read more
movie review ZOOTOPIA 2 Running time: 108 minutes. Rated PG (rude humor, action, violence). In theaters. “Zootopia” has finally crawled out of hibernation. It’s been nine long years since Disney’s first animal metropolis movie about the unlikely buddy cop duo of a fox and rabbit hit theaters back in 2016. The original fans are now … Read more
The latest supplement craze may sound offal at first glance. A growing number of women are turning to organ meat supplements as they navigate menopause, hoping the nutrient-packed capsules can ease symptoms and support their overall health through the hormonal roller coaster. But do they live up to the hype? The Post spoke with Amy … Read more
A couple who met at an animal sanctuary tied the knot at the special venue – with a disabled sheep as their ring bearer. Jake Ratcliffe, 34, met his bride Rosie, 28, when she started volunteering at his animal rescue — Millington’s Magical Barn — five years ago. After spending the summer “mucking stables out … Read more
Turns out Toby’s new trick is thousands of years old. A pair of recently discovered fossils from Africa has immortalized a small critter’s 126,000-year-old butt-dragging habit, according to paleontologists. The fossils unearthed by the African Centre for Coastal Palaeoscience feature a tracksite and apparent butt-dragging impression believed to have been made by a rock hyrax, … Read more