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We all know that dogs can be protective over their owners, but perhaps none as much as Darby the Pit Bull, who reportedly saved his owner from a shark attack in California. Fisherman, James White, was fishing in Bodega Bay in Sonoma County, California. And because he was so close…
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There has been a steep rise in the sightings of great white sharks on the beaches of the US east coast, which has led to at least 59 beaches closing between July and the first week of August in Cape Cod and Islands, southeastern Massachusetts. In fact, in the first…
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B&M has released a brand new range of 'doggy crispies toys' as part of their Pet Event, - including the Doritos-inspired 'Dogritos' - which play on well-known crisps brands. Despite what their appearance might have you to believe, they're not edible snacks - they're toys made of durable canvas, designed…
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It's often said by canine experts that dogs cannot be alone for too long. Since the domesticated dog is descended from the wolf, they have a very strong pack mentality, which means they crave family groups and social dynamics. A dog without a family is a very unfortunate thing indeed,…
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A heartbreaking image showing a malnourished 70-year-old elephant that had collapsed has been making the rounds on social media. The photo, which was first published as a Facebook post from Save Elephant Foundation, claims that the animal had collapsed after being forced to parade for miles every night as part…
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A dog owner who hails from Texas has taken to Facebook to warn social media users about the dangers of letting pets swim freely in large bodies of water after her own dog perished after being poisoned by toxic algae. Tamra Massey, who lives in the city of Austin, told…
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An unfortunate stray dog has ended up breaking the hearts of social media users, after allegedly going more than 900 days without being adopted. The dog, which is currently being looked after by carers at the Destitute Animal Shelter in Bolton, in Lancashire, England, is an eight-year-old lurcher named Sam.…
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Cats, especially kittens, have a reputation for getting into trouble, and this often has horrendous consequences - both for them and us humans. For example, take the woman who was bitten by a stray kitten and was then hit with a $48K hospital bill! But for one mischievous kitten in…
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In a groundbreaking archeological discovery, a human-sized penguin fossil has been discovered in New Zealand. The discovery, on New Zealand's South Island, was announced earlier today by scientists. They revealed that the adult penguin came in at 1.6 meters (5ft 2") high and weighed 80 kilograms (176 lbs). This is…
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A charity has released a collection of shocking photographs depicting an emaciated Asian elephant that they claim has been forced to march through the streets against its will in the Sri Lankan city of Kandy, the Daily Mail has reported. Activists from the Save Elephant Foundation claim that the animal, known…
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From teddy bears to Tamagotchis, it would seem people have always been obsessed with having teeny tiny cute animals around them - even if they're not alive. Sure, they may not be able to do much apart from look adorable, but just seeing their cute faces and feeling like a…
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In most households, hair of the dog is just a harmless metaphor. The idea of combining alcohol with something that woofs is, to most pet owners, a recipe for disaster. However, it turns out that getting on the sesh no longer has to be a strictly human activity. Finally, man…
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Social media users have condemned the callousness shown by a group of big-game hunters who high fived each other after shooting a lion at point-blank range. The video - which has gone viral on Twitter, and allegedly stems from Africa - shows a group of men with guns hunt the…
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A shocking example of animal cruelty has emerged on social media this week, which shows a girl putting her dog into a tumble dryer during an Instagram live stream. In the video, the young girl can be seen stating to the camera: "Alright, I'm gonna do it. I'm gonna put…
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Whenever the temperature drops and it turns cold outside, us humans like to take special measures to make sure we stay warm and safe. From big puffy coats to knitted scarfs and gloves, we like nothing more than to feel snug. But what about all the animals out there? Well,…
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There has been vast research to try and determine exactly why humans are so darn terrified of spiders. One study out of the University of Maastricht determined that one possible reason for arachnophobia is down to something called "spider trauma". This is essentially a spider-related event in a person's life…
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Images of a tumor-ridden deer have gone viral on social media this week after the afflicted animal was spotted by a photographer in Minnesota. Taking to Facebook this week, Julie Carrow shared pictures of the unfortunate animal after she saw it in the wilderness surrounding Pipestone, and was shocked by…
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This should probably go without saying but handling any sort of exotic creature or wild animal with the potential to harm you is definitely inadvisable unless you're some sort of expert. You certainly shouldn't be putting them anywhere near your face all for the sake of a photo. And yet,…
