Engineers Break Down Various “Cat Technology” Of The Past And Future
Cat content has always been popular online, from memes to viral videos and everything in between. Engineer Paul Klusman regularly posts cat-themed videos on YouTube where he boasts over 50,000 followers. Photo: YouTube/klusmanp In a recent video, he debuted “An Engineer’s Guide to Cat Technology of the Future.” “Professional engineers Paul and TJ provide a summary of cat technology and extrapolate to the future. This video was ten years in the making. Getting it done was a big part of my incentive for beating cancer...
A Man Meets a Roommate, Family, and Best Bud in The Form of a Precious Rabbit
Life happens — it will surprise you in various ways and will make you realize that it won’t go the way you planned everything. Some will be mishaps and hindrances, while others bring the happiness you never thought you needed. You will be led to a person and sometimes an animal. It was never part of your plan to get involved with them yet they changed your life for the better. Those magical first meetings will always be memorable, especially with an animal you did not expect to have at home. The animal suddenly became the...
She’s The Happiest Little Girl Whenever Gumbo The Goose is With Her
Animals easily go viral online due to informative, entertaining, and heartwarming content. However, some animals become the talk of the town due to their scary personality. You’ll often hear about terrifying wildcats, reptiles, or underwater animals, but geese scare humans as well. There are various footages shared online that show how a goose attacks anyone stepping in their territory. Whether you’re young or old, a goose won’t hesitate to chase you. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo Despite their behavior, geese can identify if a...
Three-Pound Cat with Puncture Wounds and Head Trauma Shows Up in Family’s Yard
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! We adopted two female rescue cats from the local shelter, Gracie May (torbie) and Doobie Doo (tortoise shell). They settled in after two months. One day, we saw them looking out the sun porch window with great interest. Out the kitchen window, I saw a very skinny calico meowing like it was her last chance for survival. Turns out it was! CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / THU VU I went out with food,...
Endangered Giant Otter Triplets Born at U.K. Wildlife Park
Giant otters – native to South America – are classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List. Their numbers have dwindled due to factors including poaching, deforestation, overfishing, conflict with fishermen, and issues with hydroelectric dams. A new set of these otters was born recently at a wildlife park, though, which staff hopes will help contribute to conservation. Yorkshire Wildlife Park in the United Kingdom announced last week that in late March, a set of triplets was born to parents Alexandra and Orimar, who also welcomed...
Wildlife Officials Issue Warning About Drunk Birds
Every now and again, people get a little inebriated. However, as wildlife experts warn, birds also occasionally show up to the party a little tipsy. In a recent social media post, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division said it’s the time of year for drunk birds. They explained that in the spring, it’s common for fruit-eating birds like cedar waxwings and American robins to eat fruit that has started to rot and ferment. That fermentation produces alcohol, which can cause the birds to behave much...
A Young Black Lab Named Shaw Needs a Committed Human Who Has His Best Interests in Mind
Shaw is a 1-year-old black Lab weighing in at 96 pounds! He has had a rough start in life, as he was originally purchased from a breeder and then given to a second owner who only had him for three months. Unfortunately, he was free-fed in his previous home, which caused him to be approximately 20 pounds overweight. He needs an adopter who is committed to his weight loss journey so that he can be a healthy, active young fella. Photo: Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue Alpha Males Need Not Apply Shaw, who is a neutered male, lived with eight...
April 17 is International Bat Appreciation Day! Learn About One of the World’s Oldest Bats
Most people get wigged out by the thought of bats, especially the idea of them getting entangled in their hair. What many people don’t realize, though, is just how much bats do for us and the planet. The Impact of Bats According to The Nature Conservancy, bats can eat up to 1,200 mosquitoes an hour! Often, bats consume their body weight in insects each night, helping to keep bug populations in check. Bat droppings, called guano, are one of the richest fertilizers in existence. Lesser Long-Nosed bats are the main pollinator of Agave...
Watch How These Vet Staffs Struggle And Cry While Handling This Very Happy Parrot
There’s nothing like a video of somebody laughing their lungs out without context. It makes you curious if you’re not already laughing along with them. Happiness is contagious, you know? PHOTO: TikTok/@petlandnht “Paco came in for a wing and nail trim and had us crying from laughing.” The video starts off with the vets unable to do a simple trim since they can’t stop laughing because of Paco. The person holding the nail trimmer can’t help but cry and she even turned her back to compose herself. I guarantee...
Tiny Rescue Piglet Gets Mad When Her Foster Mom Stops Giving Her Kisses
A tiny rescue piglet named Blueberry may be small, but she’s full of sass and personality. Kayla Weber regularly fosters animals of all kinds and that’s how she ended up welcoming Blueberry into her home. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo According to The Dodo, Blueberry was taken from her mom at just 3 days old, far too soon to be without a mother’s care or breastmilk. Thankfully, she was rescued and placed into Kayla’s foster home for care. Kayla shared with The Dodo that she really had no idea what she was getting herself...
