Catfished? More like dogfished. One man, who goes by @infared_savage on TikTok, posted a video about his catfish experience with a puppy he alleges is actually a hyena. The video has gone viral with over 3.3 million views. Eager to purchase a pup, the man replied to an online post from a “Bully breeder” looking to sell … Read more
Calling all ruff-looking dogs. Applications for the 2023 “World’s Ugliest Dog” competition officially went live Saturday, according to ABC News affiliate WEAR. According to the competition’s website, the goal is to celebrate “the imperfections that make all dogs special and unique.” “The annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest is not about making fun of ‘ugly’ dogs, … Read more
These chickens have some im-peck-able tricks. A group of athletic Australian chickens have locals flocking to watch their egg-citing moves — and one in particular has attracted attention for her weekly bodysurfing session. Owner Elaine Janes began taking her chicks to Point Lonsdale during the pandemic and has continued the routine for the past 18 … Read more
Love is in the air at – of all places – Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa, as a grieving goose named Blossom may have finally found new love after losing her longtime mate. Blossom and Bud, a bonded pair of domestic geese, had been invited to live on the cemetery grounds a few years ago … Read more
New pet parents should be prepared to spend more than $500 in upfront costs when bringing home a new four-legged family member – and that’s just the start of the cost of pet parenthood. A new survey of 2,000 pet owners revealed that respondents spent an average of $553 on things like adoption fees and … Read more
A Florida pet owner surrendered her cat to the Humane Society of Broward County late last month because the cat, known as Jerry, was too affectionate, according to reports. The society posted a video of Jerry, who was surrendered on Dec. 22, 2022, on TikTok that started with a letter titled, “TOO AFFECTIONATE!” in all caps … Read more
This Colorado grizzly could not bear the opportunity to take a good selfie. Park rangers discovered hundreds of photos taken by bears on wildlife cameras meant to simply observe animals. “Of the 580 photos captured, about 400 were bear selfies,” OSMP wrote on Twitter in a post that has over 1,000 likes. The bear served … Read more
Consider the beaver: Leila Philip fell under the thrall of the 3-foot-tall, bucktoothed rodent after observing them in her backyard pond in Woodstock, Connecticut. A six-year quest followed, interviewing trappers, furriers, and beaver researchers, all of whom are just as taken by the creatures. The result is “Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America,” (Twelve) out … 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
Dogs are certainly human’s best friend — but also to fellow canines. At three years old, Poppet, a deaf Dalmatian, was described by her owners as quiet and shy — until her spotted sister Poppy came along. The couple from Edinburgh, Scotland, Kaylee, 33 and David Hughes, 37, discovered Poppet was deaf at six-week-old, and … Read more
There’s an elephant in the room. In a video clip shared Monday, a Kenyan TV journalist is adorably interrupted by a young elephant as he reports from Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, a not-for-profit wildlife rehabilitation center for elephants and rhinos in Nairobi. The video shared on Sheldrick’s Instagram page shows KBC Television reporter Alvin Patterson Kaunda standing … Read more
Talk about a trans-fur-mation! A French bulldog received a temporary fur-shaving tattoo that ended up lasting more than two years. While in Las Vegas, Gus and his owner visited famous tattooist Rob The Original, who offered to give the dog a memorable marking. The precious pooch, known as @Gusgusinthecity on TikTok, got a heart-shaped tattoo … Read more
Seals have musical flow on the ice floe. The semi-aquatic sea critters are one of the few mammals with a sense of rhythm — and can differentiate between tempo and style of beats, according to a new study. While biologists previously thought only vocalization-learning animals such as humans and songbirds have the skill, Dutch researchers … Read more
Cat got your tongue? A new study has found that cats can actually recognize their owner’s voice when they’re speaking to them — especially when the cat fanciers use cutesy baby talk. Felines can also tell if it’s their owner talking or a complete stranger and respond accordingly, the study, published in the Animal Cognition journal Tuesday, … Read more
Emmanuel the emu, the bird that went viral for education videos about farming with his owner Taylor Blake, could be facing his swan song. The beloved bird is fighting for his life after contracting avian influenza that’s wiped out most birds on the farm where he lives, according to his owner, Blake, who shared the … Read more