Animals

January 6, 2016

Tiger Is Still Friends with Goat Who Was Given to Him as Live Food Months Ago

“> Amur the tiger and Timur the goat (who was initially meant to be Amur's live food) became fast friends in late November and–despite what many predicted–the two are still amicably living together. At Russia's Far East Safari Park, the uncommon duo spend their time playing with one another as they enjoy a game of hide-and-seek, hunt together, or butt heads for fun.

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December 31, 2015

Adorable Puppy Born with Black Face Markings Naturally Resembles The Joker

While a snapshot of an adorable animal on the Internet isn't anything new, there's something very special about this particular pup–he resembles one of the greatest comic book villains we all love to hate. This past week, Redditor Nat_El spotted a 2-month-old Great Pyrenees/Shepherd mix on the Humane Society of Tampa Bay Facebook page with the caption, “Why so serious, Facebook?

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December 19, 2015

Nurturing Bird Adopts Store-Bought Egg and It Unexpectedly Hatches

You'd never expect a store-bought egg to hatch, but one family was in for a surprise. In the United States, eggs are refrigerated, which diminishes any chance of them actually hatching (even if you tried to incubate one). Japan, however, keeps their fresh, unfertilized eggs at room temperature, and they can last about a week this way thanks to a naturally protective layer.

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December 15, 2015

Winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Showcase Animals at Their Funniest

The newly-launched Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards hopes that you'll chuckle when you see one of their images. You aren't laughing at them, rather, but with them–these lighthearted photos are meant to be hilarious. The unusual competition combines funny portraits of animals with technical proficiency to showcase works that'll have you admiring nature's beauty while smiling at its silliness. The chosen photographs are delightful examples of animals acting in human-like ways.

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