Zeus, king of the pantheon of Greek gods, was said to reign atop Mount Olympus, according to myth. Now, that name also belongs to a Great Dane, who’s claimed the record for the “tallest dog living (male)” in the world. The 2-year-old gray and brown American Great Dane from Bedford, Texas, stands at a whopping…
Towering Great Dane ‘Zeus’ Claims Record for ‘World’s Tallest Dog Living,’ Guinness Confirms
Photographer Captures Squirrels Playing With Toy Dinosaurs in an Adorable Photo Series
Combining his two loves, red squirrels and dinosaurs, a Belgium-based photographer has produced an adorable photo series showing squirrels stealing nuts from fearsome toy-sized relics. Rwanda-born self-taught photographer Niki Colemont, 36, has spent 3,200 hours across six years photographing and observing red squirrels. The key ingredients to capture them according to him are time, patience, and perseverance….
Zoo Horticulturist Shares the Secrets Behind Recreating Habitats for Animals
When horticulturist Dennis Carter takes his morning walk at the Blank Park Zoo grounds in Des Moines, Iowa, his eye finds every weed, every frond, every stalk in the zoo. He carefully observes each shrub, tree, and vine for good health, stopping periodically to rub a leaf between thumb and forefinger before giving his stamp…
Photos: Black Jaguar’s Rare Glistening Rosette Coat Looks Like ‘Printed Silk’
Neron is a magnificent black jaguar with beautifully rare markings. His otherworldly coat, a velvet display of rosettes, has won many hearts at The Big Cat Sanctuary. All black jaguars have rosettes—rose-like markings found on the fur used to camouflage—but only a small number have markings as bold as Neron’s. Like printed silk, his coat…
Heartbreaking Photo of Dog Found Tied to Fire Hydrant With Note Goes Viral, Leads to Adoption
Enduring financial hardship, lately, some pet owners have had to make hard choices to surrender their furry friends. A photo of a nearly 6-year-old dog left leashed to a fire hydrant went viral on Facebook. She was left with a backpack full of treats and her favorite toys and a note from her former owners,…
Meet the Man Who’s Helped Thousands of Animals With Limited Mobility Walk Again
Meet this animal prosthetic expert from Virginia who is giving animals with limited mobility a second chance at life by creating custom artificial limbs—gifting them with the opportunity to walk again. Through his organization, Bionic Pets, Derrick Campana, 43, has transformed the lives of close to 35,000 animals, including dogs, goats, cows, camels, raccoons, and elephants. “Every…
Amazing Photos Capture 2 White-Tailed Eagles in a Fearsome Midair Battle Over Food
United by marriage and their deep passion for nature, animals, and photography, a couple from France has amassed a spectacular portfolio of nature photos. One particular series features a pair of white-tailed eagles in a midair battle over food, showing nature at its finest, and most fearsome. Alexandre and Chloé Bès, both 29, are based…
VIDEO: Butcher Treats Every Stray Dog and Cat to Tasty Meat Scraps at His Store
A butcher in Turkey with an indiscriminate love for dogs and cats has a policy at his store: he offers meat scraps to every stray animal that comes to his doorstep, and he has gained a loyal following for his kindness. Ikram Korkmazer, 51, grew up in the Turgutlu district of Turkey’s Manisa province and…
VIDEO: Fearless, Fluffy Pup’s Paragliding Adventures With His Owner Go Viral
Delighted to find out his fearless dog also had his eyes on the sky, an experienced paraglider commissioned a custom harness to allow the pair to paraglide safely together. As the pup’s enjoyment soared, so did their adventures. Shams, 39, grew up in the south of France and has been paragliding for 15 years. He…
Hilarious Moment Couple Wake Up to Find They’ve Been Snuggling Someone Else’s Dog
A Tennessee couple who woke in the middle of the night to find a strange dog in their bed during a storm have shared the hilarious anecdote on social media. Now, since reuniting the sweet pup with her rightful owners, they have secured her as a playmate for their own three dogs. Julie and Jimmy…
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