A Florida alligator who went viral for missing most of her upper jaw got a fitting country-song inspired name. The critter was given the moniker “Jawlene,” after the Dolly Parton song “Jolene,” after a public call on social media. The animal was discovered earlier this month in Seminole County and taken in by Gatorland, a theme … Read more
This was one big fish out of water. A massive 400-pound roughtail stingray was discovered in the Long Island Sound. The creature, which was over 6 feet long and 5 feet wide, was hauled in by a survey crew from Connecticut Fish and Wildlife. The organization posted a photo of the stingray on its Facebook page, explaining … Read more
You might be barking up the wrong tree if you are considering owning these dogs. Garret Wing, the founder of Florida-based American Standard Dog Training, is sharing the three dog breeds he wouldn’t personally own as a professional dog trainer — and some may surprise you. “Starting with No. 1, the central Asian shepherd, also … Read more
Happy birthday! Americans across the country celebrate birthdays every day — and sometimes even for their beloved pets. Approximately 66% of U.S. households own a pet in 2023, with roughly 65.1 million of those households specifically owning a dog, according to the American Pet Products Association. Pet owners share why they’ve chosen to throw birthday parties for their … Read more
The hunters became the hunted. Chilling resurfaced footage shows a man shooting at a herd of elephants — and when he takes one of their own, the large mammals become not-so-gentle giants. The man aims his firearm at the behemoths passing by as his guide advises, “Hit it between the eyes.” That’s the moment the man … Read more
Talk about a dropped call. At an Aug. 30 “bou embolat” (bull with balls) event in Alcàsser, in the Valencia province of Spain, a runner was attacked while playing with his cell phone. In shocking video obtained by CEN Media, the muscular bull, with burning balls of flammable material attached to its horns, is seen … Read more
This basset hound is looking paws-itively beautiful after undergoing a facelift to remove over 2 pounds of sagging skin. 3-year-old Chief always struggled to see due to his drooping eyelids, so his owner, Tracey McDermott, 40, OK’d a five-hour procedure earlier this year to give him a new leash on life. “As he grew and … Read more
Zeus, the great Dane who set the Guinness World Record last year for the tallest male dog alive, had his front leg amputated Friday to save his life, according to his owners. The 3-foot-5-inch-tall dog — who stands over 7 feet on his hind legs — is recovering after undergoing the successful surgery that removed … Read more
So much for yoga being the ultimate path to enlightenment. An increasing number of people are finding the antidote to miserable modern living is going back several rungs on the evolutionary ladder — to live like a chimpanzee. Dubbed the “Tarzan Movement,” a new fitness trend sees proponents walking on all fours, climbing trees, mimicking … Read more
He’s got some chunk in his trunk. A hungry, hungry groundhog has been caught on camera chowing down in a Delaware man’s garden — and he’s turned it into a viral YouTube series. Jeff Permar began recording footage of the curious garden muncher, named Chunk, nibbling on tomatoes, carrots and other vegetables back in 2019, racking up … Read more
A Tennessee zoo on Monday unveiled the name of its rare spotless giraffe that was born in July. Brights Zoo, located in Limestone, introduced the world to the rare giraffe last month. The zoo shared the name of the 5-week-old giraffe during a Monday segment on Good Morning America. After an online poll, with nearly 40,000 votes, the zoo said … Read more
The City of Pittsburgh will be randomly selecting 30 archers to go bow hunting in two city parks in an effort to control the deer population. “In cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the City of Pittsburgh is preparing for a pilot program with archery-controlled hunts in Frick and Riverview Parks during the 2023-2024 … Read more
A mother’s “worst nightmare” was realized this week when she found a massive python curled up in her baby’s bed. Allirra Lovelock made the horrifying discovery on Monday afternoon, spotting the enormous reptile slithering inside her infant daughter’s cot at their Bodalla home on the state’s south coast. “Is anyone good with snakes?” she posted … Read more
It blew these Wales-watchers minds. Sightseers were flabbergasted after spotting an extremely rare “lost” whale while exploring the Welsh coastline, as detailed in a Facebook post making waves online. The party had reportedly been on a SeaMor Dolphin Watching trip off New Quay, Ceredigion, when, all of sudden, they spotted a creature much rarer than … Read more
He’s back to being the mane attraction. Fifteen-year-old lion Ruben has finally returned to his natural habitat after five years trapped in a concrete cell — growing so lonely in the process that he lost his roar, per SWNS. The lion was left behind at an abandoned zoo in Armenia after its owner passed away, … Read more
She is ruing this ruff day. Proud pet owner Abby Hay, 28, claims she was left with life-changing injuries after she tripped over her chihuahua, Rue, while walking upstairs in June 2020. Her beloved dog was playing on the steps as she was going up — she tried to step over the pooch while wearing … Read more
This creepy spider sent one woman from Florida into a tailspin. When farm owner Jessica Street spotted a large wolf spider in her kitchen recently, she had the idea to catch it in a plastic container — but was shocked when the creature suddenly began hatching what looked like hundreds of babies. One minute, the … Read more
These monkeys are going bananas on one another. Same-sex monkeying around is all the rage among the rhesus macaques on Cayo Santiago, a 38-acre island off the coast of Puerto Rico, per a July 2023 study. And the researchers determined that 72% of the 236 male primates enjoy engaging in gay sex. They, too, discovered … Read more
He oughta be whiskered off to jail. A con artist cat, Dynamo, has been busted for four-legged fraud after being observed begging for food from strangers under false pretenses. Despite being fed three times daily, the ginger grifter strolls around his neighborhood pretending he’s starving — in order to snag free refreshments from unwitting observers. Dynamo’s … Read more
A rescue dog terrified of water has become a deep-sea diver and allegedly beat the Guinness World Record for canine diving. Bjorn Schembri, 35, from Malta, had an immediate connection with Misa when he visited his local animal rescue shelter in search of a four-legged companion. “I didn’t choose Misa. She chose me. She didn’t … Read more