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A woman has been arrested after she was filmed dumping seven puppies in the trash at Coachella. The clip was recorded on Thursday and shows the woman dumping the puppies in a dumpster in 90F heat, authorities revealed in a press release. It was only thanks to a passerby that…
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The loss of a pet is often as traumatic as the loss of a family member. They rely on us for food, shelter, and love, and when their time comes, we often wonder if we could have done more to extend their lives. That's why owners are so careful when…
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Climate change is one of the biggest - if not the biggest - threat to the continued survival of the human race. That's why we are all encouraged to do our bit for the environment, whether it's by cutting down on our consumption of animal products, taking shorter showers, or…
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A Great White shark has choked to death on a sea turtle, a fisherman dramatically revealed on Facebook. In a world where sharks - and especially Great Whites - are unduly feared because of the influence of Hollywood movies like Jaws, the pictures reinforce the narrative that this is one…
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A teenage hunter has been hit with $20,000 in fines for illegally killing a moose and leaving its carcass to rot. The incident took place in November of last year, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). The CPW discovered the dead animal after they received a tip-off from another…
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I have heard enough angling-related horror stories to know that it's not something that I would ever want to try. From accidentally reeling in and then being chased by giant crocodiles to mother dolphins being forced to carry their dead calfs after getting caught in a crab net - some…
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I wouldn't necessarily say that I have spheksophobia (better known as a persistent fear of wasps), but now that the sun is heralding the dawn of the warmer months, I'm doing my best to avoid them. In short, if I hear a buzz in my apartment - or anywhere else…
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Equine fanatics apparently have something else to thank their furry friends for, and surprisingly, it's great hair. A shampoo and conditioner originally intended for hoses has garnered over 1,000 rave reviews on Amazon, with people claiming it made their hair look thicker, and grow faster than ever before. Mane 'n…
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Scientists have proven that we share 98 per cent of our DNA with great apes such as gorillas. But if these hilarious posts are to be believed, then we might actually have more in common with them than we thought. In fact, it seems as though gorillas are just as…
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When wildlife photographer Laurie Wolf checked the nest box in her Jupiter, Florida backyard, she noticed something surprising: The eastern screech owl who settled down a month ago wasn't looking after one of her own hatchlings - she was looking after a yellow-and-black duckling. "The two of them were just…
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We all know the importance of getting a good night's sleep. But for women, it appears they may get a more restful kip if they ditch their man, and cuddle up with a furry companion instead. That's according to a study conducted by Dr. Christy L. Hoffman - a professor…
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Earlier this week, the iconic Notre Dame, regarded as Paris' beating heart, caught on fire, resulting in a devastating blaze that threatened to destroy the 850-year-old landmark. Thankfully, although the fire still caused considerable damage to the cathedral, Notre Dame's stone structure and towers remained intact (not forgetting, of course,…
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Given their natural isolation and the clear danger they pose to humans studying them, there are still plenty of things we don't know about sharks. Because of this knowledge gap, there are researchers across the globe who work each day to learn a little more about their habits. OCEARCH are…
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Sometimes, the expression "only in Florida" is all too apt, but this next video proves that some things really do only ever happen in the sunshine state. Bizarre footage has emerged online, showing a shirtless teen causing chaos at a local mall by jumping into a gated pond and proceeding…
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A new scientific study has provoked controversy, by claiming with men with beards carry more bacteria on their person on average than dogs. The study, authored by Swiss professor Andreas Gutzeit, was published in the medical journal European Radiology, and entitled: "Would it be safe to have a dog in…
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Dolphins are highly intelligent creatures. They understand how to have fun, they can communicate with each other effectively, and they can even communicate with us, even following directions given to them in sign language. Along with that intelligence, though, comes an innate understanding of tragedy and loss. And when those bad…
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The United States has laws to protect animals from abuse - but, as we all know by now, they don't always work. Tragically, every day, thousands of creatures are left to suffer at the hands of sadistic humans who have little or no regard for animal life. However, there is…
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A family in Florida woke up to a terrifying surprise on Monday morning, when they discovered an uninvited guest in their back yard. Resting in the swimming pool of their home in Palm Beach Gardens (around 79 miles north of Miami), was a nine-foot-long alligator. Senta Evans was going through…
