Animals

February 20, 2025

Emotional Pet Portraits Capture Cherished Final Moments Between Dogs and Their Humans

Anyone who has been fortunate enough to have a pet knows that they are more than just animals—they're family. Losing a beloved companion is deeply painful, and the pets we lose deserve to be honored and remembered. With this in mind, Ohio-based, award-winning pet photographer Holly Hildreth created her End of Life photo series. This heartfelt photo series captures intimate portraits of terminally ill dogs and their families in their final days together.

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February 17, 2025

Watch the Surprising Moment a Humpback Whale Swallows a Kayaker and Spits Him Out

Adrian Simancas, a 24-year-old Venezuelan kayaker, has a story for the ages. While out on a kayaking trip with his dad in Chile's Strait of Magellan—one of the world's most popular whale-watching destinations—he was suddenly swallowed by a humpback whale. Despite the initial terror, the kayaker promptly emerged from the whale's mouth unharmed. This nerve-wracking moment was captured on video by Simancas' father, Dell.

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February 2, 2025

Learn More About How Elephants, One of the World’s Smartest Animals, Grieve

Many animals have been proven to express some form of grief. From Tanzania, Jane Goodall once recorded a young chimpanzee that died of grief following the death of his mother only weeks earlier. One study followed a beluga whale that carried her deceased calf for almost a full week, while another found lemurs giving “lost” calls in the presence of a killed family member.

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January 28, 2025

Stray Dog Unintentionally Makes History as First To Cross New Romania-Hungary Border

On January 1, Romania and Hungary became full members of the European Schengen Area, allowing passport-free travel and trade across member states. The milestone was celebrated with the opening of a new checkpoint barrier at the Romania-Hungary border in Petea. However, the event recently gained viral attention thanks to an unexpected participant.

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