Tempted to cuddle a sloth? Not so fast. Despite how huggable the mammals appear, activists are warning animal lovers not to partake in the interactive zoo experiences, which have cropped up all over social media. “The desire for proximity — to touch, to feel the immediate presence of animals — is very old,” Nigel Rothfels, … Read more
Hollywood giant Donald Sutherland died on Thursday at age 88 in Miami, after a long illness. His son, actor Kiefer Sutherland, announced on X, formerly Twitter, “With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film. … Read more
This is the bizarre moment a desperate owner performed CPR on a pig in the middle of a major road. The incident in Jingmen, Hubei Province, China, left onlookers stunned as the owner tried to revive the unconscious pig amid heavy traffic. Witnesses say he purchased two breeding pigs to take home for the holidays … Read more
If your parrot seems to have a psychic ability to begin squawking at the exact same time every day, it’s up to you to own up to it. After all, for all you know, your neighbor might be in a Zoom call or grabbing a nap. In other words, it’s up to you to keep … Read more
Why do we say “elephant in the room”? Why do we say “dog and pony show”? And why do we say “sly as a fox”? These and many other popular expressions are part of everyday life in the English language — yet most of us don’t really know their interesting origin stories. Here’s a fun … Read more
It’s a Bronx tail. For 125 years, the Bronx Zoo has dazzled and inspired visitors with exotic and beautiful creatures like gorillas and tigers and lemurs — oh, my! “Guests love to see the care, the dedication and the passion that our staff have for making sure that these animals were well cared for,” Jim … Read more
This Italian island is overrun by so many goats that locals are begging people to sail away with as many as they can catch. Alicudi is the least inhabited — when you’re counting people, that is — of the seven Aeolian islands floating off the northern coast of Sicily. It is home to about 100 residents … Read more
Hollywood’s busiest actor, Joel McHale is currently doing four projects simultaneously — and that’s how he likes it. “A lot of stuff has been happening all at once, which is great, because I went from ‘Animal Control’ to ‘House of Villains,’ now to ‘Crime Scene Kitchen,’ and at some point, [the ‘Community,’ movie]. So I’m … Read more
By the time “The Animal Kingdom” opens, the enigmatic disease troubling the world has been circulating for years. It’s unclear where and how it started, much less why or just how far it has spread. Is a virus or bacteria to blame, or is it something in the air, the water, our genes? If we’ve … Read more
A bird in the handbag is worth two in the bush — just ask this posh pigeon mama. While the Paris Hiltons and Justin Biebers of the world are well known for carting their precious puppies around in pricey luxe label totes, Abby Jardine’s pocketbook is full of feathers instead. “If I want to go out for … Read more
She sow had a nose for art. Pigcasso, the wildly talented pig who sold over $1 million of her paintings and was hailed “the most successful non-human artist in world history,” has died at age 8. Joanne Lefson, the creative critter’s owner, recently announced the 450-pound visionary’s death due chronic Rheumatoid arthritis. Prior to her passing, the … Read more
Animal rescue volunteers raced to save a stricken dog trapped in a ditch at a holiday park — only to find it was a mutt-shaped statue. Staff at Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue said they received ‘multiple reports’ that a pooch was stuck in the muddy ravine at Thorpe Park holiday resort, in North East Lincs. And … Read more
A rare first edition of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” will go up for auction — and could sell for thousands of dollars. The animal charity RSPCA Isle of Wight branch in Godshill, England, received the book as an anonymous gift and took it to Hansons Auctioneers for an appraisal. RSPCA marketing and engagement officer Rebecca … Read more
A lucky resident in the Bay State recently picked up his multi-million dollar lottery prize – and his best friend was with him when he did it. Peabody resident Paul Riley won the $4 million prize from the Massachusetts State Lottery’s 100X Cash game, the state lottery announced on Tuesday. Riley opted to receive a one-time payment … Read more
An obese cat found wandering the streets in Virginia has found a forever home, the animal shelter that rescued it says. “You KNOW we love a cat with a belly, and lord almighty this one has the best belly in town,” Richmond Animal Care and Control posted on Facebook. The agency named the cat “One … Read more
The results are in. The tiny “non-human” mummified remains found in Peru over the summer that spurred dozens of alien conspiracy theories are nothing more than dolls, forensic experts ruled. The creepy figures — with only three fingers on each hand and elongated ET-style heads — are made with paper, glue, metal and human and animal bones, … Read more
Two-thirds of Americans say their pet is the four-legged version of themselves, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 dog and cat owners revealed that 65% believe they adopted themself in pet form due to the overwhelming number of similarities. Four in 10 (38%) said they share personality traits or hobbies — this includes enjoying … Read more
Police have shot dead a dog belonging to a former TV personality after it attacked an officer and a man during an arrest in Perth, Australia early on Tuesday. West Australian Police said the dog attacked the man and a female officer about 9:30 am while taking a man in his 30s into custody. The … Read more
To Shira Meged, her three-year-old pup, Rosie, is as good as gold. So when the doting dog owner from Manhattan received the earth-shattering call on Nov. 25, that a petsitter had lost her mini Golden-doodle in Central Park, she fast-fetched a small fortune towards finding the missing fur ball. “We’ve raised over $18,000 on GoFundMe, … Read more
A New Year’s Eve reveler “urned” himself heaps of ridicule after a prank involving a giant planter at a party in Alabama. Source link #Party #animal #roasted #stuck #decorative #urn #home