DEAR ABBY: I’m 55 and own my home. “Randall,” 53, lives with me and pays me rent. We used to be a couple, but COVID caused too much togetherness. He’s in the spare bedroom now. My house is cheaper for him than anywhere else he could go. I was trying to be nice. The problem … Read more
A critically endangered Cuban crocodile was found dead in its enclosure at the National Zoo on Dec. 17 after apparently chewing into electric equipment. The crocodile, a 10-year-old male who was hatched at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in 2012 as part of a breeding program, was “attracted to a replacement electrical outlet and … Read more
Now you see them, now you don’t. Some frogs found in South and Central America have the rare ability to turn on and off their nearly transparent appearance, researchers report Thursday in the journal Science. During the day, these nocturnal frogs sleep by hanging underneath tree leaves. Their delicate, greenish transparent forms don’t cast shadows, rendering … Read more
Furuvik Zoo in Sweden is facing backlash for fatally shooting four of seven chimpanzees that escaped their enclosure Wednesday. Marksmen and several police officers were called to help contain the situation, with the zoo defending why it didn’t use sedatives. “Sleeping is not an option when a chimpanzee goes outside his enclosure, risking human safety. To … Read more
A toy poodle from Japan is having a ball with the unofficial title of “world’s cutest dog.” Tens of thousands of adoring fans are lapping up the spherical, fluffy shape of Mohu, a 6-year-old pooch from Osaka. Mohu is mature and moves at a slow pace — and she doesn’t quite understand people’s obsession, according … Read more
A makeup artist traded glitz and glam for slop and scat when she realized her true “calling” was rescuing disabled farm animals. Amanda Clark, 33, runs the Here With Us Farm Sanctuary with her husband Steve, 35, in Shermans Dale, Penn. The rescue is said to be home to 180 farm animals, including cows from dairy farms; … Read more
It was like a Mock Ness monster. A baffled British beachcomber experienced vex on the beach after sharing pics of a bizarre beast they found on washed ashore — with many viewers comparing it to the legendary Loch Ness monster. The perplexing jetsam was reportedly discovered in November but only recently surfaced on Reddit, where … Read more
In an Australian outback town with a population that varies between about 10 and 20 people, two cheeky emus have made quite the name for themselves. Now, they are multiplying. Kevin and Carol have been famous in Yaraka since their hatching about four years ago, but became international stars in 2020 when word got around … Read more
GARDEN PRAIRIE, Ill. — Life changed in a matter of weeks for an Illinois family now doing all they can to save their four-legged loved one. Three-year-old Mocha nearly died from a blastomycosis infection after he likely inhaled a fungus living in soil around his home. Doctors ultimately removed his right lung that was overcome by … Read more
They had a great time, that’s “fur” sure. Furries from across the globe, many donning anthropomorphized animal costumes, took over a Hyatt hotel in Rosemont, Illinois, for the world’s largest furry convention last weekend. The Midwest FurFest welcomed thousands of participants from over 50 countries spanning every continent except Alaska, the convention said. The four-day … Read more
Darwin turned out to be a fitting name for the “Ikea monkey,” who survived Internet fame, a contentious court battle and a move to a new home. On Dec. 9, 2012, the 6-month-old primate was spotted monkeying around outside a Toronto Ikea — much to the surprise of shoppers and the Internet, which went ape-solutely … Read more
A woman in Sonoma County, California, shared video showing a mountain lion standing over her dog in her backyard after she says the predator burst into her home and dragged her pup outside by its neck last month. Rebecca Kracker, of Bennett Valley, told FOX2 KTVU on Tuesday that she went to check on her border collie, Sherman, after … Read more
It’s because he’s green, isn’t it? A pet owner is being accused of “animal abuse” after she made her dog look like the Grinch — just in time for the holiday season. Ashley Spielmann dyed her dog’s hair bright green, red and white to get him into the Christmas spirit. The dog owner went viral … Read more
This songful diva wants the spotlight — but their 11 filthy roommates are the real attention hogs. Farmer-turned-drag queen Brandon Hilton is as happy as a pig in mud, sharing their home and bed with a litter of oinking pigs that they consider their kids. “Currently I live with 11 pigs in my house, in … Read more
Teens in the UK are killing badgers and other wildlife in a worrying trend, sparking concern among animal rights organizations. During the Covid-19 lockdown, the number of wildlife crimes jumped from 1,056 in 2019 to 1,401 in 2020, reports the UK-based Wildlife and Countryside Link (WCL). One gang of teenage boys in the Burnley used dogs … Read more
With age does, in fact, come wisdom, according to 71% of pet parents who said their furry friend has gotten smarter with age. The survey of 2,000 dog and cat parents looked at some of the experiences of having younger and senior pets and found that as they’ve gotten older, pets are better at interacting … Read more
Life’s a beach — or is it a boneyard? A skeletal hand appendage washed up in Brazil this week — and a horrified couple was shore it was “alien bones.” Leticia Gomes Santiago and her boyfriend Devanir Souza were taking a romantic stroll on the beach when they happened upon it. The pair filmed the … Read more
Four in five pet owners are happy to simply be at home for the holidays with their pet, citing that their animal friend makes all holidays better (81%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 pet owners found that as we approach the start of seasonal festivities and celebrations, new research finds that families … Read more
Jenna Ortega, star of Netflix’s comedy horror “Wednesday” has always been a “weirdo.” The 20-year-old actress revealed during Wired’s Autocomplete Interview series on YouTube that she and “Dance Moms” alum Maddie Ziegler, also 20, built their bond on their uniqueness. “She’s one of my greatest friends ever,” Ortega said. “She was somebody that I instantly clicked with. … Read more
He’s gonna need a bigger bowl. A UK fisherman became the envy of anglers everywhere after reeling in a nearly 70-pound monster goldfish — potentially the world’s largest. A Facebook post detailing the man’s catch of a lifetime is currently blowing up on Facebook. Andy Hackett, 42, landed the behemoth, aptly nicknamed The Carrot, while … Read more