Animals

November 8, 2023

Lost Pet Tortoise Found Alive 5 Miles Away From Home After 3 Years

Runaway pets are sadly all too common, yet many families don't give up hope to be reunited with them one day. In Florida, against all odds, a long lost pet tortoise made a miraculous return home. After escaping in 2020, the animal was recently recovered five miles from where she used to live. The pet tortoise's homebound turn began almost by accident.

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October 30, 2023

World’s Oldest Dog Passes Away at 31 Years Old

One of the most heartbreaking things about getting a pet is knowing that their lives are much shorter than ours. For a large dog, 12 years can be the average life expectancy; however, one good boy in Portugal named Bobi surprised his owners and the world by living to an astounding 31 years. This made him the oldest dog in recorded history.

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October 13, 2023

Fat Bear Week Crowns Female Brown Bear as Its 2023 Champion

Over the years, Fat Bear Week has grown into a thrilling competition. And now, the champion of the 2023 competition has been revealed. This year, a brown female bear known as 128 Grazer has been crowned the winner after dazzling the crowds with her determination…and chubbiness. On her way to first place, she has even subverted the river hierarchy usually ruled by male bears.

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