Animals

February 16, 2016

Adorable Photos of Little Donkeys That Break Their Stubborn Stereotypes

When you hear the phrase “adorable animal,” household pets like kittens and puppies often come to mind; however, there's one animal that happens to be just as adorable, one that we don't often think of–donkeys! Though calling someone a donkey is traditionally an insult and these creatures are usually associated with being stubborn and lazy, it definitely shouldn't be because these animals are downright lovable.

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January 29, 2016

China Employs Professional Panda Huggers for $32,000 a Year

Just when we thought that the best job in the world involved cuddling baby goats, we find out that being a “professional panda hugger” is a viable career choice. As of right now, China's Giant Panda Protection and Research Centre has a spot available and the job description states: “Your work has only one mission: spending 365 days with the pandas and sharing in their joys and sorrows.

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December 1, 2015

Japanese Railways Implement Special Tunnels for Slow-Moving Turtles to Safely Cross

Recently the West Japan Railway Company working in coordination with the Suma Aqualife Park in Kobe, Japan implemented a surprisingly simple strategy to help make the train tracks a whole lot safer for the slow-moving turtles in the area. Every year, several turtles get stuck in the train tracks, creating a dangerous situation not only for themselves, but also causing delays or malfunctions to the trains and rails.

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