Animals

March 23, 2023

World’s Largest Bat Species Is the Size of a Human Child

In 2020, Twitter user @AlexJoestar622 set the internet on fire when he posted a photo of what looked like a human-size bat in the Philippines. While many were quick to call the photo fake, it's since been confirmed to be real and shows a giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus). Also known as a golden-capped fruit bat, this endangered species is one of the largest bats in the world and is endemic to the Philippines.

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March 21, 2023

Cute Calf Is Born With a Smiley Face Marking on Its Body

Baby animals are known to bring a smile to our faces but there’s one calf in particular that comes equipped with its own permanent grin. A dairy farm in Australia recently shared a photo of one of their newest Holstein calves, and while it is just as cute as any newborn, this one has a series of four markings on the side of its torso that look just like a smiley face.

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March 16, 2023

French Bulldogs Are Now the Most Popular Dog Breed in the U.S.

There is a new top dog in town, and it's not the Golden retriever or German shepherd. The small but mighty French bulldog has just been named the most popular dog breed in the U.S., surpassing the Labrador retriever, which has held the position for 31 impressive years. The results were announced by the American Kennel Club, which releases data on registered purebred dogs each year.

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