Animals
This Stunning Blue Bird Is The Most Dangerous One In The World
Don't let those eyelashes fool you 💪<p>With long, wispy eyelashes and a vibrant blue face, Bernie the southern cassowary has a look that rivals even …
BirdsSharks, crocodile spotted feasting on whale in 'rare' drone video
Sharks and a saltwater crocodile went on a feeding frenzy about a mile off the coast of Western Australia — and the "rare" event was caught on tape.<p>A drone captured the predators feasting side-by-side on a 16-foot hump-back whale carcass floating near a sandbar off Montgomery Reef. It was the first …
Western AustraliaWoman Spent Months Feeding Stray Dog — Then He Disappeared
She never forgot about him — and had the best surprise for him when they were finally reunited ❤️<p>After Laura Sissoko moved into her new woodworking …
AnimalsWhy Cats Really Love Your Laptop, According to Animal Behavior Experts
The ultimate meowstery, solved.<p>We all know cats rule the internet, and in doing so, they’ve also conquered our laptops. An animal behavioral …
PetsDon't glare at your horse, scientists warn: it may hold a grudge
Horses can be tricky creatures, and even the most tolerant rider will occasionally yield to the temptation to give their mount a ticking off and a stern look.<p>But, according to groundbreaking new research, they really shouldn’t: the horse may bear a grudge.<p>Scientists at the Universities of Sussex …
ScienceHuman thigh bones apparently make excellent weapons in close combat
Ancient daggers carved from femurs were pretty fierce.<p>It turns out human bones, especially thigh bones, were prized by New Guinean warriors as materials which could be carved into exceptionally strong, fierce daggers.<p>Until the 20th century, males in New Guinea often used bones, particularly femur …
BirdsWatch gobsmacking moment an adventurous penguin launches itself at unsuspecting Blue Planet II film crew
This is the moment that an adventurous penguin got the shock of its life while clamouring for air time on the recent BBC hit show Blue Planet …
Television (UK)PWB: Fursdai Furries, and Feathers: We Are Family...
• You know how this works, but as always, a gentle reminder:<br>• Pooties are cats; Woozles are dogs. Goggies are dogs, too, and moggies are cats. …
BirdsWant to build a dragon? Science is here for you
No fantasy world is complete without a fire-breathing dragon. SpaceX founder Elon Musk even wants to make a cyborg version a reality, or so he …
ScienceSloths, lizards, anteater in limbo after sanctuary seizures
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The owners of an Oregon-based private wildlife center are petitioning to get their exotic animals back after Olympia animal …
WildlifeTransparent robotic eel may be a marine biologist's best friend
Although we <i>have</i> seen robotic fish designed to unobtrusively study marine life, scientists more often use rigid remote-operated vehicles with noisy …
UC San DiegoLonely Rajasthan tiger falls for forest department's 'mating call'
Forest officials in Rajasthan, pushed to their last reserves of imagination and patience in getting a lone tiger out of its self-imposed confinement, …
LonelinessADOPT Mother's Day Package: LA Zoo & Botanic Gardens, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027<p>From the L.A. Zoo:<p>"Looking for a unique way to celebrate Mother’s Day this …
Los AngelesWant to Improve Horse Welfare? Change Human Habits
If you’re going to change horse welfare, first things first: change the humans. Getting people to change their views and habits is a necessary first …
HorsesHorses remember if you smiled or frowned when they last saw you | New Scientist
Why the long face? Horses can remember the facial expressions they see on human faces and respond differently if you smiled or frowned when they last …
AnimalsAirport Employees Find The Strangest Surprise Inside The Bathroom
They had no idea what he was.<p>Last week, cleaning staff went into a bathroom at the Agra Airport in India where they met someone unexpected: a …
Long-Term CareDenver Zoo Flamingos Move Outside For The Season
<b>DENVER (CBS4)</b>– The flock of flamingos at the Denver Zoo is moving back outside on Thursday.<p>Bird keepers will move the bright creatures from their …
BirdsWatch your step: It’s rattlesnake season
×<p>Watch your step: It’s rattlesnake season<p>SAN DIEGO — San Diego County is warning residents that April often marks the start of “prime rattlesnake …
San DiegoSick Puppies Were Dumped At Shelter After They Lost All Their Hair
They're SO handsome now.<p>In early March, Barbara Zuluaga went to a city shelter in Houston to rescue a dog named Freckles, who was set to be …
PetsSweet Pit Bull Never Leaves His Tiny Blind Friend's Side
When their owner became homeless she left them at the shelter — but said they had to stay together, no matter what 💕<p>Late last week, Blue Dozer the …
PetsADOPT Mother's Day Package: Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027<p>From the L.A. Zoo:<p>"Looking for a unique way to celebrate Mother’s Day this …
Los AngelesThese Guys Loved Their Dogs So Much They Opened A Museum
“We are addicted to the loyalty and strength they give us, so we collect everything about dachshunds."<p>In many ways, Josef Küblbeck and Oliver Storz …
PetsDog Always Brings A Leaf To 'Buy' Himself Treats At The Store
"He's found a way to make himself understood. He's very intelligent."<p>Some dogs beg for treats. This clever pup <i>pays</i> for his.<p>For the last five years or …
PetsWhy you should never release your pet goldfish into the wild
Goldfish may look small and cute in your home, but in the wild, it's a different story. Releasing them into your local stream or lake is a bad idea. Following is a transcript of the video.<p>Right now, Washington state is fighting of an invasion! The culprit? Goldfish. Yup, you heard right.<p>Thousands …
FishPets with human names deserve their time to shine
Move aside Mittens, Oreo, Hershey, and Buddy — while typical pet names are cutesy and fun, there's just something so delightful about giving an …
PetsFlorida fisherman catches 120-pound ‘granddaddy of all catfish'
A Florida fisherman recently caught a 120-pound blue catfish in the state’s panhandle, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) announced on Monday.<p>While fishing on the Choctawhatchee River, Joel Singletary snagged the massive creature on his trotline. He wasn't sure if he was going to be …
FishingThe effort to save red wolves in the wild is failing, a five-year review says
The federal government’s bid to keep North America’s only distinctive wolf from disappearing in the wild is in deep trouble, according to a review of an endangered species program that was established to save red wolves.<p>A colony of red wolves that was reintroduced in North Carolina in 1987 is …
WildlifeWe have too many jellyfish, so scientists want to cover them in chocolate
From face cream to fertilizers, all sorts of products are under development to make use of soaring jellyfish populations.<p>T<b>he bellísimo beaches</b> of southeastern Italy feature golden sand and azure waters—but even on a midsummer’s day, you won’t find many people. The reason: Just offshore, thousands …
Animals'Waving' Bear Spotted In Forest Was Trying To Tell People Something
She actually really needed help.<p>A wild sun bear now known as Belia would have died if she didn't signal to people just how much she needed help.<p>Belia …
HabitatsPainfully neglected bulldog needs $10,000 worth of medical care
While the history of most rescue animals is unknown, Beatrice’s past is written plainly and painfully on her body.<p>It is a tale of what many would …
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