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February 4, 2023

Netherlands Proposing Ban on Dogs With Squished Noses and Cats With Folded Ears

What do French bulldogs and Scottish Fold cats have in common? They're adorable, for starters. But unfortunately, both breeds are among the genres of pets that face complex health problems due to what makes them cute—squished noses and folded ears, respectively. Both breeds are also soon to be regulated by the Netherlands government.

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February 2, 2023

Monster Toad the Size of a Newborn Baby Is Found in Australia

A six-pound toad that will eat anything in its way—including small mammals—sounds like something out of a horror B-movie.

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February 1, 2023

Good Samaritan Rescues a Hedgehog Stuck in the Mud and Gives It a Shower

In the last few years, the internet has fallen in love with hedgehogs.

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January 30, 2023

Animal Shelter Uses Hilarious Honesty to Find Ralphie the “Fire-Breathing Demon” Dog a Loving Home

All dogs deserve a loving home; however, some sadly struggle to find one. The most common reason is that people usually overlook older dogs in favor of puppies, or that lighter-colored canines are preferred instead of black dogs. While there are campaigns to fight this and make people see a loyal pup beyond their appearances, there's one particular canine who is having issues getting adopted. Meet Ralphie.

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January 29, 2023

Quick-Thinking Man Helps a Koala Cross a Busy Highway in Australia

Seeing a wild animal in an urban environment can be a striking sight.

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January 28, 2023

We Now Have the Answer to What Is the Smartest Dog Breed

Canine intelligence is a fascinating topic of study.

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January 27, 2023

This Whimsical Sling Bag Will Transform Your Cat Into a Lion

If you want to take your cat outdoors, then a carrier or sling bag will ensure they stay safe and secure. However, there are ways to spruce up your feline's mode of transportation. Etsy shop Mimi Custom Clothing has created a whimsical sling bag that will make your pet kitty look like a majestic lion.

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January 26, 2023

Man Spends $23,000 on a Lifelike Wolf Costume to “No Longer Feel Human”

Costumes allow us to shed who we are and transform into someone or something else—if only for a little while.

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January 23, 2023

Man Photographs a Real-Life “Angry Bird” Right in His Own Backyard

The nice thing about photographing birds is that you never know what can happen.

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January 20, 2023

Webcam Captures Bald Eagle Delivering Two Eggs in Southern California

Webcams have offered us a window into animal life, from the routines of pets at home to adorable scenes of creatures at zoos and candid moments of animals in the wild. A strategically placed camera near an eagle nest in the San Bernardino National Forest has captured something even more special—a bald eagle laying two eggs.

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