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A man from Mexico has performed an inspiring act of kindness, by providing shelter for over 300 stray dogs during Hurricane Delta. Per a recent report by Mexico News Daily, Ricardo Pimentel Cordero allowed more than 300 homeless canines into his home on the evening of Tuesday 6 and the…
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A team of scientists has found a gigantic great white shark in the waters off Nova Scotia in Canada, according to CNN. It weighs a staggering 3,541lbs and measures 17 feet 2 inches in length. The researchers are from OCEARCH, an NGO that is tagging and sampling white sharks. They…
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A 1400lb has been named the winner of Fat Bear Week 2020 and as obvious as it seems, he is absolutely ginormous. Bear 747, named after the Boeing 747 jumbo jet, came out on top after a week of voting. The competition is an annual one and takes place purely…
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Last month, on September 10, a beautiful seal who was raised in captivity celebrated turning 31 with a big "ice fish cake". The seal, known as Yulelogs, had his big day documented on Instagram by staff at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, where he lives. In a lengthy post accompanying four…
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We're all looking for more diversity in the modeling industry, that much is certain. But this model genuinely is unlike any you've ever seen before. Meet Stepan, a gigantic bear who hails from Russia. Although he was tragically left abandoned as a cub, the furry beast has managed to attain…
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Netflix viewers have been reduced to tears by a heartbreaking scene involving orangutans in the latest David Attenborough documentary. The scene in question comes from A Life On Our Planet, David Attenborough's new feature-length documentary on Netflix, which, in one segment, explores the deforestation wrought by the palm oil industry.…
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The modern world has forced many animal species into extinction or to the brink of it, but there is hope thanks to conservation projects. Cast in point, the story of the Tasmanian devil, which has returned to the Australian wild for the first time in 3,000 years. Australian NGO Aussie…
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An orphaned mountain lion cub is now recovering at Oakland Zoo after being rescued from one of California's catastrophic and, sadly, ongoing wildfires. According to a report by the governor of California, Gavin Newsom, last month, the wildfires burned more than 1,887,932 acres and destroyed 3,368 structures, including nearly 1,000…
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If you've ever been fortunate enough to have a dog in your life, then you'll know that they are more than just pets; they're family. And it may sound crazy to some people, but losing your dog can be just as painful - if not more - than losing a…
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If you're anything like me, 2020 has taken its toll on your mental health. But one thing that's really helped me to get through are my pets, and, of course, the countless pets on the internet. When it all gets too much, nothing brings a smile to my face more…
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We've all heard the saying "it's a dog's life", but it rings true for some doggos more than others. Case in point, this British company, which is looking for dogs and their owners to review luxury cottage holidays. Canine Cottages has just launched its third annual Canine Critics competition to find…
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It's no secret that some animals love their grub. But when it comes to the food department, some animals enjoy overindulging more than most, like this 30-pound chunky cat named Lasagna, for the most obvious of reasons. Lasagne is five-years-old, and she recently won the hearts of the internet after…
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Heartwarming new footage shows the moment a couple of Beluga whales took their first swim in a sanctuary in Iceland after being rescued from China, where they were forced to perform tricks in exchange for fish. Taken in the Klettsvik Bay off the coast of Iceland, the sweet video shows…
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An Australian family has had their barbecue ambushed by a crowd of giant crabs at a campsite on Christmas Island. While enjoying an evening barbecue at their campsite, Amy Luetich and her family barely batted an eyelid after their get-together was crashed by dozens upon dozens of uninvited (and clawed)…
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A German Shepherd at a Russian wildlife park is being praised for accepting two young lion cubs into her family after their mother appeared to reject them. As reported by the Daily Mail, staff members at the White Lion Park in the city of Vladivostok feared for the baby lions…
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The odds of a person being involved in a shark attack are low, but never zero, with the International Shark Attack File reporting that the odds are around one in 3,748,067. And this Sunday, a shark attacked a snorkeler in the Florida Keys, with witnesses reporting that his pregnant wife…
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There are many people living around the world right now who would be lost without the help of a guide dog. These incredible animals make life far easier for many blind or partially-sighted individuals, and it takes a very special pooch to make it as a guide dog. However, it…
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As the saying goes; a dog is for life, not just for Christmas. In an ideal world, it would go without saying that you should never take it upon yourself to care for a dog - or any other animal companion for that matter - if you're not in the…
