Category: animals

Photos: Rescued Chinese-Tibetan Mastiffs Are So Big That People Mistake Them for Lions

These massive golden pups are so large that strangers have mistaken them for lions while out on their daily walk, but their owner insists these “gentle giants” think they’re tiny lapdogs. Owners Shaun Kingsnorth, 42, and partner Katrina Springs, 40, from Corby, Northamptonshire, live at home with their two Chinese-Tibetan Mastiffs: 2-year-old Bear and 1-year-old…


Can You Spot These Hidden Snow Leopards? Now Meet the Man Behind These 4 Incredible Photos

An Indian photographer whose mind-boggling photos of camouflaged snow leopards became a viral sensation has shared a quiz, the all-important answers, and a behind-the-scenes glimpse of life as a wildlife photographer. Ismail Shariff, 41, from Hyderabad in southeastern India, has been clicking pictures of sunsets, sunrises, and wildlife since 2005. Snow leopards became his favorite…


90-Year-Old Dog Lover Passes, Leaves Over $32,000 to Buy Police K9s Bulletproof Vests

A lifelong lover of dogs—especially German shepherds—Pamela Mobbs left a gift of over $32,000 from her estate to the Volusia Sheriff’s K-9 officers after passing away in October 2020 at the age of 90. The sum is to be divided exactly in half, respectively going toward supplying bulletproof vests for K-9 units in the field…


‘I Was Gobsmacked’: Dog Gives Birth to 10 Puppies, Double the Average of Her Breed

A sausage dog has defied the odds to give birth to an incredible litter of 10 puppies, shocking its owner. Two-year-old Cheesecake, the dachshund, surprised Stacey Whiteley, 42, as she gave birth to almost double the average amount of puppies on Sept. 8. Stacey, a mother-of-two who works as a planner in the water industry, expected eight…


Cheeky Elephant Calf Destroys Cake Made for His Grandmother in Hilarious Video

A baby elephant living at a sanctuary in Thailand has netizens rolling with laughter after destroying a beautiful cake, lovingly prepared for his grandmother by staffers. The cheeky toddler, seeing the treat laid out on Oct. 13, ran ahead and slid on his knees across the cake before tucking into a juicy chunk of watermelon…


Talented Golden Retriever Sits Patiently as He Balances Any and All Food on His Head

This talented golden retriever has taken the internet by storm with his amazing skill of balancing just about any food on his head. Four-year-old Dexter from Derby, England, has been demonstrating his exemplary skills with typical household food products such as oranges, pizzas, and eggs. Brothers Benjamin, 24, and Oliver Watts, 18, have been posting Dexter’s content…


Family Whose Dog Wandered Off Was Surprised to Find Him on the Roof of a Bungalow

A family who noticed their dog was missing found him wandering around, on the roof. Kyle Barrett, 32, was visiting family with his wife, children, and canine when everyone noticed their dog, Samson, had vanished from their sight. However, nobody expected to look up and spot St. Bernard sniffing around on the roof of Kyle’s…


Feds Ask Ships to Slow Down to Protect Rare Whales Near NYC

NEW YORK—Scientists have detected a rare species of whale southeast of New York City, and the federal government is using a voluntarily protected zone to try to keep them safe. There are fewer than 350 North Atlantic right whales left, according to scientists. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the protected zone, which is…


Cat Born With 4 Ears Due to Genetic Mutation Gets Adopted by Woman in Turkey

Four-month-old kitten Midas was born with two sets of ears and a defective jaw due to a recessive genetic mutation. But this hasn’t stopped her from becoming an internet star with over 73,000 followers. Midas was adopted by Canis Dosemeci in the Turkish capital Ankara after being born in a friend’s backyard with six other siblings. “Midas is…


Video: Try Not to Laugh at Dog’s Funny Obsession With Carrying Huge Sticks on Walks

A dog owner from Charlotte, North Carolina, was highly amused when her tiny puppy started carrying huge sticks on their walks together. Many were much bigger than she was. Golden retriever Eden’s obsession became so big a part of her personality that the adorable dog, now 5 years old, earned the nickname “Branch Manager” from…