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April 1, 2020

Bear Wakes Up After 4-Month Hibernation and People Today Can Totally Relate

We’ve all had those groggy mornings where it takes a few seconds to come back into consciousness. But for bears, waking up from their winter hibernation must feel totally surreal. In a video posted by Canadian ranger Nicole Gangnon, an adorable grizzly bear (aka North American brown bear)

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March 26, 2020

NYC Is Running Out of Pets to Adopt as People Look for Fluffy Friends to Calm Their Nerves

In most cities, the coronavirus outbreak has caused shortages in essentials such as toilet paper and hand sanitizer, but in...

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March 23, 2020

The Hilarious “Dogs Working From Home” Instagram Account is Dedicated to Our Furry Coworkers

As fears about coronavirus (aka COVID-19) sweep the globe, health authorities are urging the public to avoid social contact.

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March 19, 2020

Watch Penguins, Jellyfish, and More via This Aquarium’s Free Live Streams

In an attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus, many public-facing businesses have had to temporarily shut their doors, leaving many of us with unexpected time on our hands. However, thanks to the power of the Internet, there’s still plenty to do while we’re cooped up indoors. From online art courses to live, home concerts, countless companies and individuals are generously providing free entertainment online.

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March 19, 2020

Impossibly Fluffy Chow Chow Pup Looks Like an Adorable Teddy Bear Come to Life

Take one look at this fluffy friend named Chowder and you’ll think you’re looking right at a teddy bear come...

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March 18, 2020

Staff Allow Curious Penguins to Explore Empty Aquarium and Meet the Other Animals

If you’re in need of some light relief from coronavirus news, here’s a story that might help.

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Expressive Palette Knife Paintings Capture the Vibrancy of the Animal Kingdom

When we first wrote about Moscow-based artist Anastasia Ablogina back in 2018, we focused on her textured palette knife paintings that capture the majestic beauty of whales. The talented artist is still creating work inspired by the world’s ocean giants, but her portfolio has also expanded to feature an entire range of animals, from foxes and rabbits to owls and sea turtles.

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March 10, 2020

Photographer Spots the World’s Only Pink Manta Ray in Australia

While we’ve seen everything from cotton-candy colored lobsters to spotted zebras, nothing quite prepared us for the sight of a...

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March 6, 2020

“Disapproving Corgis” Facebook Group Only Shares the Cutest Grumpy-Looking Pups

There are Facebook groups for everything nowadays—many that you didn’t know you needed in your life.

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March 6, 2020

“The Most Photographed Dog in Bruges” Lives On Years After His Death Thanks to Twitter

In a moving display of how animals can touch our lives, people are celebrating Bruges’ most famous dog. Fidel, a yellow Labrador Retriever, was a well-known sight in the city. He could often be seen at his perch on the window sill of the Côté Canal Bed and Breakfast.

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March 4, 2020

NY Pizzeria Attaches Photos of Rescue Dogs on Pizza Boxes to Help Them Get Adopted

From funny calendars to custom beer cans, many organizations have come up with creative ways to encourage people to adopt...

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March 2, 2020

Photographer Shares Amazing Footage of All the Wild Animals That Cross a Nearby Log Bridge

There is an amazing array of wild animals that traverse one log near the home of Robert Bush Sr.

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