Die hard, indeed. These lecherous little critters literally go out with a bang. Meet the Australian antechinus, a promiscuous marsupial known for its killer sex protocol — and then being cannibalized so the others can resume romping. Their “Hannibal”-esque hanky panky habits were outlined recently in the journal Australian Mammalogy. Zoologists published the first-ever photo … Read more
Fair warning: the results may be ruff. A doggy IQ test is making rounds online that could make it rather simple to learn more about the inner workings of your pup’s mind. All a dog owner needs is simple materials consisting of treats, a blanket or towel, three plastic cups or containers, cardboard and a … Read more
Ruff news for some dog owners. Scientists have uncovered why little pooches tend to outlive big pups. In a University of Washington study published in PLOS ONE, researchers learned that while canines of all sizes suffer from a similar number of health conditions, larger breeds tend to experience more severe ailments. “These results provide insights … Read more
What lies beneath? One never knows what could be lurking underneath your house. An Arkansas man perplexed the internet masses after sharing a video of a mystery critter poking its nose up through a hole in his floorboards. Footage of the wildlife peepshow has amassed over 6.8 million views on TikTok as viewers try to … Read more
An Australian snake hunter discovered the second-most venomous snake in the world in a toddler’s underwear drawer. Mark Pelley, based in Melbourne, was asked to remove a 5-foot Eastern brown snake from a 3-year-old’s bedroom. “Mum went to get some clothes for her son and found a large five-foot brown snake instead,” Pelley wrote of … 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
Did someone call a mousekeeper? Every night, a mouse emerges inside a man’s shed in Powys, Wales, to — wait for it — tidy the place up, as seen in a bizarre video blowing up online. “It happens every night without fail,” 75-year-old Rodney Holbrook told the Washington Post this week of his fun-sized janitor, … 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
Like “The Notebook” lovers say, “If you’re a bird, I’m a bird.” Our closest living link to the dinosaurs of yore, birds are an enduring source of fear and fascination, myth and mystery. The winged are held aloft by humanity on Jan. 5 when we celebrate National Bird Day. Created by the Avian Welfare Coalition, … Read more
A Sydney, Australia dog trainer has revealed the five dog breeds he’d never own, including those he considers “stubborn” and “boring.” In a video posted on TikTok last week, Elijah Boateng, who has been a dog trainer for four years, shared that huskies and the popular cavoodle, are among those he would avoid as pets. … Read more
A South Lake Tahoe, California, nature enthusiast took matters into his own hands when he evicted a big black bear that decided to squat in a crawlspace under a house by crawling into the space and firing several shots from a paintball gun to get the bear to flee. Toogee Sielsch’s Instagram page is covered with videos … Read more
Holiday travels can leave frequent flyers feeling stressed — that’s why one airport introduced therapy animals as a way for people to cope. But these aren’t your typical comfort canines; instead, the Portland International Airport is employing llamas. The incredibly furry, huggable and mammoth llamas named Beni and Prince took a trip to the travel hub … Read more
Talk about a blue Christmas. Beachcombers in India were left flabbergasted after a flotilla of indigo-hued, super-rare and venomous sea creatures — most of them dead — flooded beaches near Chennai in the wake of a recent cyclone. “Hundreds of them had washed ashore,” Srivatsan Ramkumar of the Environmentalist Foundation of India told The News Minute. The cobalt-colored … Read more
Bad doggie! Emily Nelson, who goes by @u/emily_nelson on Reddit, confessed that her needy 14-month-old pooch has been pup-blocking her sex life with her fiancé. “If I close him out of our bedroom so I can have some private time with my fiancé … he cries and cries and cries on the other side of … Read more
This fearless feline has at least eight more lives left. A cat that had gotten stuck at the top of a utility pole took a massive leap to avoid his would-be rescuer, viral video shows. Coco, a 3-year-old tabby cat, had escaped from his home in Dildo, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on Monday and scurried … Read more
A toddler died after catching a rare virus typically only affecting pigeons — and she’s only the fifth person known to have died from the illness. The unnamed 2-year-old girl was brought to Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick, New South Wales, after three weeks of nausea, vomiting and cold-like symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control … Read more
Spike, an otherwise happy hound from South Carolina, found himself in a tight spot after the dog became stuck in his owner’s dryer vent. The Sumter Police Department said that Spike was “sniffing out mischief” on Nov. 30, when he got stuck in the dryer vent. In a Facebook post, the Police Department said that officers … Read more
Make your gift to be the hottest commodity at the White Elephant gift exchange. These quick and creative wrapping hacks are perfect for making your gifts stand out — and a box isn’t required. That’s right, even if you’re providing a cheap bottle of rosé or a candle snagged last-minute from Target, it doesn’t have to … Read more
It’s been proven that what people eat can help prevent or slow Alzheimer’s disease — but what about when they eat? Participating in intermittent (time-restricted) fasting could lead to a reduced risk of cognitive deterioration, a recent study published in the journal Cell Metabolism suggests. Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine adjusted the feeding schedule of … Read more