Animals

February 19, 2023

Meet Bobi, the World’s Oldest Living Dog Who Is 30 Years Old

The average lifespan of a dog is about 10 to 13 years, although it varies among breeds and sizes. However, one pooch has surpassed that life expectancy, sticking around with his loving family for much longer than that. Bobi, a farm dog from Portugal, has been certified by Guinness World Records as not only the oldest dog living but the oldest dog ever.

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February 13, 2023

One-Eared Shelter Dog Alters His Plush Toy So That It Looks Like Him

If you're a dog owner, then you know how important toys can be for  your pet’s sense of well-being. It is just as important for pups that have been brought to the shelter. That was the case for Bruno, a 1-year-old with a missing ear who was rescued from an abusive home. “Bruno used to live chained up outside,” his rescuers from the SPCA of Wake County, North Carolina, wrote.

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February 8, 2023

Rare Wild Cats Found Living on Mount Everest Have the Expressions of a Cartoon Character

It's hard to imagine living on Mount Everest, but there are a couple of species that have been found traversing the challenging terrain. Among them is a small species of a wild cat called Pallas's cat, sometimes known as the manul. Though it shares many similarities with the domestic housecat, this hardy feline is capable of living at high elevations and weathering extreme temperatures.

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