This petite pooch has nabbed a huge honor. The world’s smallest dog is officially a Chihuahua named Pearl, who stands at just 3.59 inches tall and weighs 1.22 pounds. As of this month, the 2-year-old canine holds the Guinness World Record for the “shortest dog living,” barely longer than a $1 bill. “We’re blessed to have her,” … Read more
A puppy that was thrown out of a moving car during a police chase in Los Angeles on Friday has been safely recovered, police say. The pursuit began in South Los Angeles at around noon on Friday and continued for two hours, going through Inglewood and Westchester. One of the suspects was wanted for attempted murder. At one … Read more
A runaway pony in Alabama must have a great legal team after “charges” against him have been dismissed following a viral game of cat and mouse. Tuscaloosa police dubbed the loitering stallion as “Ginuwine” after he showed an extreme unwillingness to cooperate with officers back on March 20. Authorities even “charged” him with criminal trespassing and resisting … Read more
This cat is still feline good after all these years. A ginger and ragdoll mix named Rosie is set to turn 32 in June — but she could already be the oldest cat in the world. The feline’s owner, Lila Brissett, 72, rescued Rosie way back in 1991 and the pair have been enjoying life … Read more
Police have arrested a man in connection to a platypus taken from its natural habitat on Tuesday morning. A hunt for a man and a woman, as well as the platypus, was sparked after the pair was allegedly caught on CCTV showing the creature to people on a train. Police said the pair boarded a … Read more
PORT ARANSAS, Texas – Take a look at the one that didn’t get away – but definitely tried. An exhausted Captain Tim Oestreich shows off his fishing pole, snapped in two by the beast of a fish lying below him. The 676-pound bluefin tuna battled all 16 anglers plus the five-person crew aboard the Dolphin Express charter fishing boat on … Read more
Free Lolita! Fifty years after being captured in the Pacific Ocean and taken to the Miami Seaquarium, Lolita the orca is set to be released. For years, animal rights activists have argued that Lolita should be returned to her home pod in Puget Sound — and now she’ll finally make that journey to the Pacific … Read more
This deserves a-paws. Having a family dog or cat could be the key to preventing your child from developing a food allergy, new research has found. According to a Japanese study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One, children exposed to these pets from an early age lowered their risk of certain food allergies by … Read more
Sharks have returned in full numbers to a popular destination in Thailand, creating a difficult situation for an area looking to revive its tourism attraction. Video of Maya Bay, located on the island of Ko Phi Phi Leh off the southwest of Thailand in the Andaman Sea, shows a heavy volume of beach-goers on the beaches … Read more
Spring breakers — beware. A gigantic great white shark has been tracked off the coast of North Carolina as spring breakers dive into the waters. The 1,437-pound, 13-foot shark has been nicknamed Breton by OCEARCH, a nonprofit marine research group, for the area near Nova Scotia where he was first tagged in September 2020. Breton … Read more
The scary-looking pup is anything but bite-sized. The owner of an enormous Central Asian Shepherd is speaking out about caring for his colossal canine Kenzo, saying passersby often mistake the pooch for a predator. London-based Jamal Miah adopted the dog back in 2020 and he now weighs a whopping 187 pounds and stands at 6 … Read more
This cat is sure feline good after her trips to Italy and Paris. One couple from Boston is taking their cat, Bao Zi, all over the world with them– and so far, she’s been to five countries, 45 states and 22 national parks. Hélène Vincent, 34, and her wife, Alice, 38, started traveling a lot … Read more
Four sea otters in California died from toxoplasmosis through a rare strain of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, and researchers warn that the strain could pose a threat to humans. The unusual strain of Toxoplasma gondii that was studied had not been detected in California before. The findings of a study, which was conducted by scientists at California … Read more
This wasn’t a hoot. A family in Cincinnati was forced to evacuate earlier this month after their carbon monoxide alarm alerted them to the presence of the potentially deadly gas — caused by an owl stuck in their chimney. A rescue team from Hamilton County Dog Wardens, which is operated by the animal shelter Cincinnati Animal CARE, captured the … Read more
An alligator eating another alligator became a sight to see at the Orlando Wetlands Park in Florida. Photographer Barbara D’Angelo shot the two-minute massacre, which left the victim dead. “I watched as this gator had his prey in his mouth and slammed the remaining body and tail like a whip,” D’Angelo explained on Facebook. “This … Read more
A young zebra walked, trotted, and galloped for hours in the busy streets of South Korea’s capital before emergency workers tranquilized the animal and brought it back to a zoo. The zebra — a male named Sero that was born in the zoo in 2021 — was in stable condition and being examined by veterinarians … Read more
Newborn lion cubs play in the high-contrast carrion of a malnourished zebra. Yards away, their mother stalks a wildebeest in the tall grass, Its ribcage bulges against its thick hide. She takes him down with a single bite. Welcome to the circle of life. After six years of poor rainfall, Kenya is experiencing its worst … Read more
This rare footage gets up close and personal with a 400-pound ape. Koga, a 35-year-old western lowland gorilla, has lived at upstate New York’s Buffalo Zoo since 2007 and undergoes a health examination every other year to make sure the big beast is in top shape. “They take a look at his heart to check … Read more
Several bison belonging to rapper Rick Ross escaped his property just south of Atlanta last week, causing some confusion in the neighborhood as residents reported seeing them roaming around yards and walking near homes. On Tuesday, Ross posted several videos on his Instagram saying the animals were his and introducing one of the bison named “Timbuktu.” “When … Read more
It was a refriger-gator. As if having ants invade your picnic wasn’t bad enough, footage captured the alarming moment a thieving crocodile crashed a South African safari group’s alfresco meal and made off with their drink cooler. “We were trying to have a picnic here when this guy just comes straight out of the water,” … Read more