Animals

July 16, 2015

Bushy-Tailed "Sea Bunnies" Are the Cutest Slugs Everyone is Falling in Love With

If you're like many people, you might not think that slugs are all that cute, but that's probably before you've seen the adorably fluffy Jorunna parva, also known sea bunnies. They hardly resemble slugs at all, with white or orange “fur” that's accented with black flecks, pointed “ears,” and a bushy tail. Since slugs don't have ears, their pipe cleaner-like attachments are actually called rhinophores, or chemosensory scent/taste organs.

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June 11, 2015

Unamused Husky Gives Priceless Reaction When Owner Fakes Throw

Most dog owners have tried fake-throwing a ball while playing catch, to see what the dog's reaction would be; but, when Jasmine Milton did it, her dog was not impressed to say the least. In just four frames, we see the beautiful Siberian Husky's expression go from normal, to thrilled, to hilariously unamused. “So I pretended to throw a ball and caught the exact moment my dog realised I had betrayed him,” Milton explains.

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March 29, 2015

7 Incredibly Adorable Animals Unique to Hokkaido, Japan

Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, is famous for its winter weather and gorgeous natural scenery, but if you ask us, it should also be known for its population of adorable animals that can't be found anywhere else in the country. In these incredible photos captured by PopShiretoko360, a Twitter user who moved to the northeastern tip of Hokkaido five years ago, you'll find cuddly little creatures ranging from fluffy birds to lovable mammals.

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November 11, 2014

Tiny Shih-Tzu Disguised as an Adorable Teddy Bear

Halloween might be over, but that doesn’t mean that your lovable pooch can’t wear a costume every once in a while. A little Shih-Tzu named Munchkin dressed up as a walking teddy bear that was crafted by her owner, Cindy Roth. The adorable canine perfectly fits the stuffed animal’s frame, and from certain angles it looks like a fuzzy brown bear is waddling towards you.

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