The animals are loose. The LA Zoo announced it has released more than 650 endangered frogs into area wilds — as part of an ongoing species conservation effort in Southern California. Scores of southern mountain yellow-legged frogs were released into streams in their natural habitat in the San Gabriel mountains on two separate days in August, … Read more
Girl Scout Cookie season is going to the dogs. For the first time, Girl Scouts of the USA will offer a cookie made specifically for dogs when the 2027 cookie season kicks off. The new Patch Pals are soft-baked, blueberry muffin-flavored dog treats created in collaboration with BARK, the company behind BarkBox. “Each dog cookie has been … Read more
This engine must have been really purring. A newborn kitten had the longest ride of its life — traveling 76 miles inside the engine of an SUV. Employees at the Kerrville, Texas, nonprofit Peterson Health were shocked to find the fur baby inside the engine bay of the vehicle, which belonged to their colleague — … Read more
A Nevada woman was left bloodied after being mauled by an otter while swimming in Lake Tahoe – and she has since recounted how the weasel-like creature was “ruthless” in its vicious attack. Reno-based swimming instructor Lynnette Bellin needed 38 stitches after being savagely attacked during her open water swim on Sunday morning. Lynnette Bellin … Read more
Dr. Krista Edelman was having a strange dream about a small mouse trying to get into her mouth. When she woke up, she was met with the horrifying realization that there was, in fact, a furry animal “burrowing” between her lips. “I reach up to my mouth … and then I touch something that is … Read more
Lions, tigers… and unicorns? Genetically modified pets including glow-in-the-dark rabbits, hypoallergenic cats and dogs, and real-life unicorns could soon become a reality after a bill to ban the sale of such creatures failed to advance in the California Senate. Assembly Bill 1382, known as the Ethics Over Aesthetics Act, stalled in the Senate Appropriations Committee … Read more
A popular state park in Maryland is now partially closed after two recent attacks by rabid beavers. The first beaver attack at Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County, Maryland, by the town of Thurmont, involved a 13-year-old swimmer on July 26. The teenage boy, who had injuries to his hands and chest, was airlifted to Johns … Read more
A popular humpback whale known as “Chompers” has been spotted in the waters off the Southern California coast as she delights fans once again, this time bringing along a new baby calf. The giant whale was seen in the waters of Newport Beach with the majestic mammal enjoying her time alongside the new calf, according … Read more
Let sleeping bears lie — or pay up! A boat operator near Norway was hit with a fine of over $5,000 for blowing a foghorn to wake a sleeping polar bear, officials said Thursday. The vessel was sailing off the coast of the Svalbard archipelago, around 620 miles from the North Pole, earlier this month … Read more
A farmer bride rode her favorite cow into her wedding. Victoria Lee, 37, was carried into the church by a Swiss cow called ‘White Chocolate Button,’ She then tied the knot with her new husband Mike Lee, 40, on August 8. The dairy farmer says the entrance is something she has been dreaming about since … Read more
Diners at a busy restaurant in Sydney’s northwest were treated to a bit of a spectacle on the weekend when a woman stepped up to deal with a wayward bird that had made its way inside. In footage shared on social media, the woman, named Alice, can be seen calmly approaching the ibis, which is … Read more
A whale’s dive shapes its song patterns, suggests new research. The study using data from suction caps attached to the aquatic mammals is the first to connect an entire humpback whale song structure to a complete dive cycle. The findings could help infer whale behavior from acoustic recordings alone, say scientists. The haunting, complex songs … Read more
He’s short-spined, a little wobbly on his tootsies, unmistakably quirky and an utter delight to those who know him. Jimothy the raccoon has gone from local curiosity to full-blown cultural mascot, and now he’s finding a permanent home on people’s epidermis in the Pacific Northwest. Tattoo shops in Seattle’s hipster neighborhood Ballard, where Jimothy has … Read more
The Keystone State is twice as nice after a rare two-headed gecko was hatched this summer. The tiny, twin-headed crested gecko made its debut on June 29th at Rockstar Geckos, a breeding business based in northeastern Pennsylvania. “This little one was a surprise!” Rockstar Geckos posted on Instagram, alongside a video of the dual-domed gecko. A rare … 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
The eagles’ home has been saved — but will it ever be a happy one? Friends of Big-Bear Valley (FOBBV), which set up a 24/7 cam for Jackie and Shadow, announced they will purchase the land the pair call home after raising $10 million, largely due to a $5.5 million donation by OpenAI co-founder Greg … Read more
The “Jimothy” craze has now hit the Seattle art scene. A Seattle glassblowing studio is cashing in on Jimothy’s viral fame with handcrafted glass figurines of the four-legged internet sensation, priced at $125 each. Seattle Glassblowing Studio says each collectible is individually crafted from borosilicate glass, “turning an internet legend into a one-of-a-kind glass sculpture.” … Read more
Want free chow? Dress like a cow. Scoring choice Chik-Fil-A grub on the house today, July 14, lionized as “Cow Appreciation Day,” by the fast-food chain, is as easy as sporting spots and strapping on utters. From 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Chik-Fil-A, symbolized by a beloved bovine that encourages foodies to “Eat Mor … Read more
On July 9, 2015, a dead raccoon appeared on a Toronto sidewalk and, for reasons no one fully understood, four men from a nearby office decided to hold a funeral. They bought a cellophane-wrapped rose, signed a card, and placed it on the corpse, whom they named Conrad. In “Our Wild Familiars” (Crown, out Tuesday), … Read more
Life isn’t so ruff for Lilo — at least, not anymore. Three years ago, Luce Clark and her partner were traveling through the Indonesian jungle when they spotted a small white pup tumbling through the brush along a busy stretch of road. After being unable to find the family he belonged to, they took him … Read more