Animals

May 19, 2022

Zeus the Great Dane Is Officially the World’s Tallest Living Dog in the Guinness World Records

As a little girl, Brittany Davis of Bedford, Texas, dreamed of someday owning a Great Dane. Now, as an adult, she is the loving owner of the record-holding Zeus, who was just confirmed to be the world's tallest living dog (male) by Guinness World Records. The 2-year-old gentle giant stands 3 feet 5.18 inches (1.046 meters) from foot to withers. Zeus joined the Davis family when Brittany's brother, Garrett, gifted her the 8-week-old pup.

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May 9, 2022

Owl Whose Own Eggs Didn’t Hatch Adopts Two Orphaned Owlets

Luna the owl has wanted to be a mom for a long time, but the affectionate bird hasn’t had the best of luck. Over the last two years, she’s tried—with little success—to start a family of her own. “Not only did her eggs fail to hatch this year, but she also lost her clutch last year,” says British wildlife artist and rehabilitator Robert E. Fuller, explaining Luna’s difficult journey to motherhood.

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April 28, 2022

Photographer Expertly Captures Rabbits Fighting in Midair Like an Epic Anime Battle

Rabbit photography team Takayuki Nakamura and Moya Nakamura—known professionally as uta—recently captured a series of photographs that feature an epic rabbit battle. They compare the moment to a scene right out of the popular fighting anime and manga series Fist of the North Star. Although rabbits are usually seen as pretty cute and cuddly creatures, it seems that the normally docile animals can also pack quite the punch.

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