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April 7, 2023

This French Bulldog Is So Good at Skateboarding He’s Being Called “Tony Dawg”

Some people excel at training their dogs to do tricks like rolling over, standing up, or giving a paw; but what about training them to do skateboard tricks? Cabbage (aka Bai Cai) is a white French Bulldog who has mesmerized the Internet by skating like an absolute pro. This is more than just a cute pup posing on a skateboard.

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April 5, 2023

Watch an Elephant Take Advantage of an “Elephant Crossing” Sign in Thailand to Steal a Snack From a Truck

Elephants have very playful and engaging personalities, which is often evident through their various encounters with humans.

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April 5, 2023

Dog Wears Camera That Takes Pictures When He Gets Excited

If you're a dog owner, you've surely wondered about the way your pet perceives the world.

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April 4, 2023

World’s Deepest Fish Caught on Camera for the First Time at 27,000 Feet Deep

Researchers have seemingly been exploring the ocean forever, yet there is still so much unknown within its depths. There are always new creatures being discovered and mysteries being unveiled.

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April 3, 2023

Tokitae the Orca Will Finally Be Freed After More Than 50 Years in Captivity

After over 50 years in captivity, Tokitae the orca is finally going home to the sea.

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March 29, 2023

Wildlife Photographers Unite in New Book To Highlight Beauty of Endangered Animals

A decade ago, British photographer Graeme Green was on assignment in Africa when he stumbled upon an idea to promote...

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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 23, 2023

Charming Animal Portraits of Farm-ilies Across North America

When living on a farm, animals are more than just companions, they're also part of the family.

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March 22, 2023

90-Year-Old Tortoise Becomes First-Time Dad to Three Hatchlings

Mr. Pickles, a 90-year-old radiated tortoise and oldest resident at the Houston Zoo, has finally become a father.

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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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