Emergency team rescues puppy in Romania after falling into abandoned well

Emergency team rescues puppy in Romania after falling into abandoned well

A young dog was rescued on Nov. 3 in Valea Nucarilor, Romania, after falling into an abandoned well. Emergency personnel in the Tulcea region reported that the female dog had stumbled into the 50 foot (15 meter) well while exploring a deserted yard. Officials said that they had received a call reporting the incident and … Read more

‘Hot girl’ influencers pose with adorable AI animals to farm clicks — but their followers think it’s weird: ‘Go volunteer at a shelter’

‘Hot girl’ influencers pose with adorable AI animals to farm clicks — but their followers think it’s weird: ‘Go volunteer at a shelter’

How much is that AI puppy in the browser window? Generative AI has been a fixture in recent social media trends, from the viral Studio Ghibli makeovers to turning people into their pets. Now, clout-seeking “hot girl” influencers are going viral after using Google AI to add cute animals to their photos like something out … Read more

Adorable AI wildlife videos are everywhere — and they’re putting humans and animals in danger: study

Adorable AI wildlife videos are everywhere — and they’re putting humans and animals in danger: study

It’s the AI-nimal Kingdom. The internet is becoming inundated with AI-generated wildlife clips, from bizarre interspecies playdates to animal trampoline sessions. While they might be adorable, these highly convincing faux animal videos are posing a danger to conservation efforts, per a study published in the journal Conservation Biology. “They reflect characteristics, behaviors, habitats, or relationships … Read more

Couple gets married at animal sanctuary — with disabled sheep as ring bearer

Couple gets married at animal sanctuary — with disabled sheep as ring bearer

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

Sharon Osbourne mourns loss of another family member 3 months after Ozzy’s death

Sharon Osbourne mourns loss of another family member 3 months after Ozzy’s death

The Osbourne family is in mourning again. Three months after her husband Ozzy Osbourne’s death, Sharon Osbourne announced the loss of her dog, Elvis, in a heartbreaking Instagram post on Sunday. “I can’t believe I am posting this but my darling Elvis passed away this week,” Sharon, 73, wrote. “He gave me 14 precious year. … Read more

Bear terrorizes New Jersey Dollar General, bites 90-Year-Old woman before being shot

Bear terrorizes New Jersey Dollar General, bites 90-Year-Old woman before being shot

This bear really went on a wild shopping spree. A shocking encounter unfolded Tuesday afternoon when a black bear wandered through the aisles of a Dollar General store in Vernon, New Jersey, after biting a 90-year-old woman. A black bear caused chaos at a Dollar General in Vernon, New Jersey, on Tuesday afternoon. Facebook/Sean F. … Read more

Sydney mother warns of danger of monkeys in Bali after daughter needs rabies shots after neck bite

Sydney mother warns of danger of monkeys in Bali after daughter needs rabies shots after neck bite

A Sydney mother has revealed how a split second encounter with a monkey at a popular sanctuary in Bali turned into a living nightmare, resulting in a medical bill greater than USD $3967.32. Flavia McDonald, her husband and their 12-year-old daughter Lorena jetted off to the popular Indonesian holiday island on Father’s Day as a … Read more

Missing dog lured back to owner with bacon trail in heartwarming scene

Missing dog lured back to owner with bacon trail in heartwarming scene

The heart-warming moment a dog bolts into its owner’s arms after it was missing for a week has been captured by a drone. John Stringer, 50, rushed home from a family holiday in Turkey after he found out his dog – a two-year-old cockapoo called Molly – ran away from his elderly mom’s cottage in … Read more

Drunken raccoon’s life saved by nurse performing CPR after nearly drowning in moonshine

Drunken raccoon’s life saved by nurse performing CPR after nearly drowning in moonshine

This dumpster-diving raccoon got trashed. When Kentucky nurse Misty Combs headed into work at Letcher County Health Department in Whitesburg, she didn’t expect one of her patients that day to be a wild animal. “I’ve had some pretty crazy days on the job, but nothing like this,” Combs told local news outlet Lex18. Combs and … Read more

Crocodile-wrestling influencer roasted over ‘dangerous’ Australia selfie stunt: ‘Kind of sad’

Crocodile-wrestling influencer roasted over ‘dangerous’ Australia selfie stunt: ‘Kind of sad’

What a croc — of influencer sh-t. A self-anointed American wildlife wrangler known as “The Real Tarzann” is facing massive backlash — and a possible fine — after uploading a controversial video of himself wrestling a freshwater crocodile in the waters of Queensland, Australia. Mike Holston, an influencer with over 23 million followers, shared the … Read more

Locals and tourists are eating moose and reindeer in their cheesesteaks — here’s where to get the bite

Locals and tourists are eating moose and reindeer in their cheesesteaks — here’s where to get the bite

Forget Philadelphia: In the far north of Sweden, locals and tourists alike chow down on Arctic cheesesteaks, their hoagie rolls piled high with moose and reindeer meat. At Stejk Street Food in Kiruna, some 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of the Arctic Circle, owners Zebastian Bohman and Cecilia Abrahamsson modeled their specialty after the famous Philly cheesesteak. … Read more

Exclusive | People are running and jumping on all fours like animals for fitness trend that can give you a six-pack— it’s not just for furries

Exclusive | People are running and jumping on all fours like animals for fitness trend that can give you a six-pack— it’s not just for furries

It’s now hot to trot. A rising fitness trend has fans channeling their inner animal by walking, running and even jumping on all fours, a form of movement known as “quadrobics.” The unconventional style of exercise is gaining traction on social media, where devotees are showing off their bear crawls and cat leaps — often … Read more

Creepy, venomous creatures wash ashore in top summer hotspot, sending swimmers scurrying and leaving beaches shuttered

Creepy, venomous creatures wash ashore in top summer hotspot, sending swimmers scurrying and leaving beaches shuttered

Authorities in southeastern Spain were forced to temporarily shut down a popular stretch of sand earlier this week after two venomous sea creatures known as “blue dragons” were spotted. The town of Guardamar del Segura, located just north of Torrevieja on Spain’s Mediterranean Costa Blanca, implemented a swimming ban across all beaches after the rare … Read more

Freaky ‘Frankenstein’ rabbits have been spotted in these 2 states: ‘They’re all over here’

Freaky ‘Frankenstein’ rabbits have been spotted in these 2 states: ‘They’re all over here’

It’s hare today, gone tomorrow — thanks to a face full of freaky tentacles. The grotesque “Frankenstein”-esque rabbits — once just a Colorado curiosity — are now turning up in Minnesota and Nebraska, their furry faces sprouting grotesque horn- and tentacle-like growths straight out of a B-movie. The unsettling deformities are the calling card of … Read more

Wild elephant tramples tourist, stripping off their pants, after ignorant selfie attempt

Wild elephant tramples tourist, stripping off their pants, after ignorant selfie attempt

Skip the selfie safari. A tourist who attempted to snap a photo with an elephant was subsequently severely injured after being trampled and stripped — revealing his bare behind for all manner of beasts to bear witness. Authorities are calling it a reckless and dangerous stunt. The shocking incident, which occurred near a temple in … Read more

Massive jellyfish swarm forces shutdown of major nuclear power plant

Massive jellyfish swarm forces shutdown of major nuclear power plant

Four reactors at France’s Gravelines nuclear power plant, located along the English Channel, were temporarily shut down over the weekend after a swarm of jellyfish threatened to clog critical water intake systems. According to the plant’s operator, several of the facility’s production units went offline after jellyfish were detected in the filter drums of the … Read more

How to keep pests out—without using cruel traps or harming the environment

How to keep pests out—without using cruel traps or harming the environment

I’ve seen a rash of social media posts recommending the application of sticky-tape bands around tree trunks to prevent spotted lantern flies and other garden pests from accessing tree canopies and munching on foliage. But those bands also catch caterpillars, butterflies, bees and birds, which would be difficult to free without ripping off their limbs or breaking their … Read more

Talk to the animals: This pet psychic knows what your pet is thinking

Talk to the animals: This pet psychic knows what your pet is thinking

If you’ve ever stared deep into your pet’s eyes and wondered what they were thinking, a session with pet psychic Shira Plotzker may be the answer. “As a pet communicator, I’m able to talk to pets both living and those who have passed,” said Plotzker. “I’m able to help pet parents connect better with their … Read more

This NYC neighborhood the most plagued by puppy poop in 2025: ‘Getting out of hand’

This NYC neighborhood the most plagued by puppy poop in 2025: ‘Getting out of hand’

They’re making a big stink in Washington Heights. With pooch poop lining its streets and sidewalks, the neighborhood is the No.1 ZIP code with the most gripes about canine number-two’s in 2025, per new 311 complaint data.  Repping ZIP code 10032 — but boasting zero dog-waste-bag dispensers — Washington Heights produced 160 of the more … Read more

Mysterious rare purple shell washes up on California beach

Mysterious rare purple shell washes up on California beach

A student was enjoying a sunset stroll on a beach in La Jolla, California, when she came across something very rare. Anya Stajner, a Ph.D. student at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, spotted a tiny, bright purple shell — and recognized its significance.  Stajner identified the rare species of pelagic sea snail also known as Janthina. A Scripps … Read more