An unlikely friendship at a Georgia theme park is quietly melting hearts. Meet Kurtsie, a zebra and Bakari, a giraffe — they make up an adorable, inseparable duo who formed a bond shortly after Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga., opened its expansive Giraffe Overlook habitat, where multiple species can interact much like they do in the … Read more
You are now free to roam about the cat-bin. One furry flyer’s premature bid for freedom put a smile on a plane full of Thanksgiving travelers’ faces when it escaped his carrier and started wandering the aisles. Amid the commotion on board, the frisky feline was briskly scooped into the arms of a Southwest Airlines … Read more
The days of trash-talking raccoons may be coming to an end. A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Zoology found that city-dwelling raccoons are showing early signs of domestication — and becoming increasingly adorable to humans. “I wanted to know if living in a city environment would kickstart domestication processes in animals that … Read more
We ain’t lion. A restaurant is being slammed for offering guests the chance to snuggle with lion cubs as part of a $150 four-course meal. Wanhui restaurant in Northern China is being criticized by animal welfare advocates for its unique but unsafe attraction. Wanhui restaurant in Northern China is being slammed for offering guests the … Read more
This is moose-see TV. A majestic herd of moose is captivating millions across the globe thanks to Sweden’s now-iconic livestream, The Great Moose Migration. Dubbed “reality TV at it’s finest,” the sublime broadcast returned April 15 — a full week early — after an unusually warm spring jumpstarted the annual inland trek of the country’s … Read more
This TikTok trend is not the cat’s meow. A veterinary nurse is sounding the alarm on a viral — and allegedly dangerous — social media craze that has pet owners spinning their cats, dogs and even rabbits around by their front legs for laughs and likes. Jade, a registered veterinary nurse and popular TikTokker appropriately … Read more
Every morning, Elsie Gonzalez, a married mom of four, rolls over in bed and smooches the love of her life. That would be her 1-year-old Maltipoo pooch, Massimo, a fluffy furball she takes everywhere — from the office to France and even the bathroom. Elsie tells The Post that Massimo’s ranked No. 1 in her heart … Read more
Moo Deng is so last year. The newest cutie-patootie warming up to steal the social media spotlight is a rare orphaned Pacific walrus calf named Ukiaq — affectionately called “Uki” — rescued from the Arctic Ocean after being abandoned by her herd. The brave girl was just weeks old when she was found dehydrated, malnourished … Read more
If you’ve ever experienced the indescribable feeling of being so overwhelmed by cuteness that it almost seems unbearable, there’s now a word for that. Gigil — pronounced “ghee-gill” — is one of the 42 words added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in March that are either untranslatable or have no direct English equivalents. Gigil … Read more
Meet the monkey who befriended a dog and loves to cuddle and watch movies with his owner. Michael Robison, 45, rescued Winston four years ago after authorities busted an illegal animal broker. Michael is the founder of SPARTN Sanctuary, a rescue and rehabilitation center for primates, where he has taken in 10 spider monkeys. Among … Read more
And that’s your 2024 TikTok wrap. TikTok revealed its top trends of the year, including Jools Lebron’s “very demure, very mindful” catchphrase, the fascination with a baby hippo named Moo Deng and Logan Moffitt’s cucumber-centric recipes. Baby Animals Many people across the globe were captivated by the emergence of two popular baby animals: Moo Deng … Read more
This was one bear-y cute snowfall. Twin giant pandas were caught on camera experiencing snow falling for the first time. Rui Bao and Hui Bao, 1-year-old siblings who made history last summer as the first twin giant panda cubs born in South Korea, can be seen adorably playing together as the flakes fall around them. … Read more
Time to shake those hips! Moo Deng, the internet’s favorite baby pygmy hippo, now has an official theme song. Thailand’s viral, slippery, 4-month-old zoo sensation won hearts across the globe as videos of her adorable antics made their way around the internet. The eponymous hippo is shown in the video to the song slipping on … Read more
One dog is lending a paw to Florida communities affected by Hurricane Milton in a heartwarming way. The golden retriever, named Ben, is owned by the Chasse family. Olivia Chasse and her daughter Charlotte Chasse thought Ben, a retired therapy dog, would be able to help people who lost their homes during the storm. Olivia said her family’s home in Vero Beach, Florida, … Read more
Moo Deng is cute enough to eat. The latest development in the saga of the baby hippo from Thailand with a global army of fans? Bakers all over are turning the object of their animal affection into cake — and some supporters of the pygmy princess aren’t too sweet on the edible idea. British cake artist … Read more
He was having a ruff day. A pleasingly plump Staffordshire Bull Terrier tried to wriggle his way to freedom — but wound up stuck in his owner’s front gate instead. Stephen Morando, who goes by @papamoandwillow on TikTok, revealed to his followers that he saw the chubby canine’s predicament while driving by — stopping to help the … Read more
Beauty belles just love this Deng thing. Moo Deng, the VIPigmy hippopotamus who has won social media’s heart, is now glam’s most influential “It” girl. “Makeup inspired by the legend herself, Moo Deng,” said cosmetics content creator, Mei Pang, alerting her over 3.9 million TikTok followers of beauty’s wildest new trend. Makeup enthusiasts are using high-end cosmetics … Read more
There’s a big baby taking the internet by storm, and he’s of the avian variety. Meet Pesto, the nine-month-old king penguin chick stealing hearts and bumping up attendance at the Sea Life Aquarium in Melbourne, Australia. Pesto weighs more than both his proud parents combined at a staggering 49 pounds. His parents, Hudson and Tango, each weigh … Read more
A star is born. Moo Deng the baby pigmy hippo has become an overnight sensation at the Thai zoo where she was born, thanks to massive social media exposure — but now officials are begging adoring fans to respect the adorable two-month-old’s privacy. Clout-chasing visitors to the Khao Kheow Open Zoo hoping for their own viral … Read more
Meow out the way, these dogs are renaming the catwalk the dog-walk. Elysian Impact held its second annual Catwalk Furbaby fashion show on Thursday, showcasing over 20 models paired with posh pooches wearing designer brands from Tommy Hilfiger to Nicole Miller. “I’ve never walked a runway in my life, and now I’m doing it with … Read more