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Devastating timelapse shows 'world's loneliest orca' staring at gate for '24 hours' in aquarium

An orca who has been in an Argentinian aquarium since 1992 has been captured staring at the door to his enclosure.

James K

2 years ago

Sphen, one half of beloved gay penguin couple, dies at 11

World News

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Sphen, one half of beloved gay penguin couple, dies at 11

Sphen, a gentoo penguin whose same-sex love story captivated the world, has sadly passed away aged 11.

Asiya A

2 years ago

Heartthrob actor's family deny his dying wish to have his dog euthanized and buried with him after he dies aged 88

Celebrity

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Heartthrob actor's family deny his dying wish to have his dog euthanized and buried with him after he dies aged 88

A late French actor's wish to have his pet dog euthanized and buried with him will not be honored by his family.

Asiya A

2 years ago

Devastated Pet Owners Claim Groomer 'Fried' Their Dog's Brain After Overheating Her With Blow Dryer: Lawsuit

US News

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Devastated Pet Owners Claim Groomer 'Fried' Their Dog's Brain After Overheating Her With Blow Dryer: Lawsuit

Two heartbroken pet owners have alleged that a groomer "fried" their dog's brain with a blow dryer.

Asiya A

2 years ago

People stunned to learn viral photo of giant 'megabat' is actually real

Weird

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People stunned to learn viral photo of giant 'megabat' is actually real

A photograph of a giant bat is once again doing the rounds on social media - and people can't actually believe the image is genuine.

Stefan A

2 years ago

Alligator Missing It’s Entire Top Jaw Leaves Social Media Users In Awe: ‘How Does It Even Eat?’

Relationships

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Alligator Missing It’s Entire Top Jaw Leaves Social Media Users In Awe: ‘How Does It Even Eat?’

An alligator who is missing her upper jaw is now living her best life in Gatorland, but how does this curious creature go about daily life?

James K

over 2 years ago

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Public outraged after police car seen ramming cow multiple times, statement issued

People in the UK - as well as social media users around the world - have been left outraged after footage of a police car ramming a cow multiple times went viral.

Stefan A

over 2 years ago

Boy leaves his helpless puppy at shelter so his dad can't beat him

World

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Boy leaves his helpless puppy at shelter so his dad can't beat him

A young boy has simultaneously warmed and broken the hearts of social media users after trying to save his pet puppy. In an emotional tale that's gripped social media, a 12-year-old boy named Andrés left his pitbull puppy outside an animal shelter in Michoacan, Mexico, complete with a stuffed animal…

Stefan A

over 2 years ago

Bull jumps guardrail and attacks spectators at Oregon rodeo

US News

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Bull jumps guardrail and attacks spectators at Oregon rodeo

A bull left spectators wounded after hopping over a fence surrounding an Oregon arena.

Asiya A

over 2 years ago

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At least 43 horses killed in Ohio barn fire

At least 43 horses have died following a tragic barn fire at a stables in Logan County, Ohio.

Stefan A

over 2 years ago

3 min(s) read

King Charles' new portrait vandalized by eco-warriors with Wallace & Gromit cutouts

King Charles III's new portrait has been vandalized by environmental activists.

Stefan A

over 2 years ago

3 min(s) read

Missing mom-of-4 reportedly found dead inside a giant python, experts speak out

A mom-of-four has reportedly been found in the body of a giant python after going missing.

Stefan A

over 2 years ago

3 min(s) read

Terrifying moment giraffe drags 2-year-old out of car at Texas safari park

A family's trip to the safari park ended in horror after a two-year-old was grabbed out of the car by a giraffe.

James K

over 2 years ago

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Woman is gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park

A woman was gored by a bison while at Yellowstone National Park.Now, it's pretty common knowledge that if you come into contact with any animal in the wild, let alone a 2000lbs bison, leave it alone.B

Nasima K

over 2 years ago

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Mayor resigns and federal lawsuit is filed after Missouri cop guns down man's lost blind and deaf dog

The mayor of Sturgeon, Missouri, has resigned following public outrage after a police officer fatally shot a man's missing blind and deaf dog. On Saturday (May 25), Kevin Abrahamson stepped down as ma

Stefan A

over 2 years ago

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Woman who had her puppy euthanized sees him a year later and wants him back

A woman who believed that her dog had been put down spotted him years later and is now fighting to get him back.

James K

over 2 years ago

Man takes on terrifying '7-foot kangaroo' to rescue his dog

Weird

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Man takes on terrifying '7-foot kangaroo' to rescue his dog

A man took on a pretty large kangaroo after it grabbed hold of his dog and appeared to be drowning it. There is nothing that most of us wouldn't do to protect our beloved pets because they are a member of the family and deserve our complete devotion. With that…

James K

over 2 years ago

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