Animals

June 18, 2026

Adorable Duck Sporting a Mexico National Team Jersey Becomes a World Cup Sensation

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway across North America, and while soccer players like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are already making headlines with their feats on the field, a brand new star is emerging in Mexico. Merlin, a two-year-old duck who lives in Mexico City, has been making waves after being seen waddling around while wearing a Mexico jersey.

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June 8, 2026

Nikon Created a Camera Mount for Dogs That Takes Photos Every Time Their Heart Rate Rises

Photographers are naturally drawn to the people, landscapes, and moments that move them emotionally. But have you ever wondered what a dog would photograph? In 2015, Nikon set out to find out by creating a camera harness with a built-in heart-rate monitor. Whenever a dog’s heart started fluttering with excitement, the camera automatically took a picture, offering a glimpse into the world through canine eyes.

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May 27, 2026

Kind Aquarium Workers Save Young Sea Turtle’s Life by Removing Barnacles Covering Its Entire Body

Almost all sea turtle species are classified as threatened or endangered under the IUCN Red List. That’s why helping a turtle is not only the compassionate thing to do, but it’s also important for the future of these creatures. Luckily, the team at the The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi are doing just that. They recently shared how they helped a sea turtle covered in barnacles, saving its life.

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May 12, 2026

Friendly Fisherman Removes Barnacles From Crabs Before Releasing Them Back Into the Water

For over 20 years, Matt Rockhold was a professional surfer and traveled around the world. Nowadays, he’s still in the water, but as a professional fisherman who shares his love of the ocean with millions of people online. There, he’s The Friendliest Catch, where he’s perhaps best known for helping remove barnacles from crabs he catches before releasing them back into the ocean.

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