Animals

October 21, 2021

Golden Retriever Breaks Guinness World Record for Most Tennis Balls Held in the Mouth by a Dog

Many dogs love playing fetch, but there’s one pup in Canandaigua, New York, who can’t seem to get enough of it. Finley the Golden Retriever can hold six tennis balls in his mouth at one time, earning him the Guinness World Record for “most tennis balls held in the mouth by a dog.” Golden Retrievers have a natural drive to retrieve (hence the breed’s name), but tennis balls are particularly enticing for these playful dogs.

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October 19, 2021

Watch a Livestream of a Mama Cheetah Caring for Her Five Newborn Cubs

On October 12 at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI), a cheetah mom named Rosalie gave birth to five healthy cubs. The remarkable moment was recorded live from their den, where the adorable family continues to thrive. Giving birth is no easy feat for anyone, but Rosalie was shown calmly delivering each cub, one at a time, between 5:20 a.m. and 11:17 a.m.

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October 12, 2021

Bindi Irwin Shares Adorable Photo of Baby Grace “Having a Chat” With Her Dog

The beloved “Crocodile Hunter,” Steve Irwin, died 15 years ago, but his family is carrying on his legacy. His children, Bindi and Robert, both work as zookeepers at the family’s Australia Zoo, and now his granddaughter is showing early signs of wanting a career in wildlife conservation. Bindi Irwin has been sharing photos of her adorable baby daughter, Grace Warrior Irwin Powell, meeting all kinds of animals.

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