Lion Kings No More: The Web Mourns Brothers Taken Out by Younger Rivals
Sad news out of Africa after it was reported that two lion brothers who ruled the Serengeti National Park were reportedly “assassinated” by younger lions in a coup attempt that apparently succeeded. Photo: Pixabay/Alexas_Fotos The two males were reportedly 12 years old at the time of their deaths. One of them was famously known as Bob Jr., in honor of Reggae singer Bob Marley. According to Fredy Shirima, a Serengeti conservation officer, the rivals who killed Bob Jr. wanted to overthrow him. Photo: Pixabay/herbert2512...
Cat Steals The Show During Orchestra Performance In Istanbul
Cats have a mind of their own. They tend to do what they want, whenever they please. It’s part of why we love them so much. An audience in Istanbul, Turkey recently got to witness that firsthand when a curious feline stole the show during an orchestra performance. Photo: YouTube/The Black Cat The CRR symphony orchestra was performing at Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall when the feline hopped on the stage and started strutting around. The cat had a mind of his own, but no one seemed to mind too much. As you can see in the video below,...
Sweet 3-Month-Old Kitten, Reggie, is a Paws-On Type of Guy Who’s Ready for Adoption
Are you thinking about adding a furry family member to your unit? This handsome boy is named Reggie, and he’s 3 months old. He was found as part of a litter discovered behind a hair salon in southern Arizona. He’s both spunky and sweet. He loves toys of many kinds, likes to give kisses, and will climb his person for cuddles. Photo: SACatRescue When it comes to playtime, Reggie’s a very “paws on” type of guy who would do well with a kitten or cat friend to play with and help him continue to learn his manners....
New Arkansas Shelter Takes “Free-Range Approach” to Animal Housing
What’s being hailed as a first-of-its-kind animal shelter just opened its doors in Bentonville, Arkansas. On March 11, the new Best Friends Pet Resource Center welcomed community members with a soft spot for animals inside to check out their new “free-range” facility where pets can roam about with one another and interact freely. Photo: tbmerritt via Best Friends Animal Society A far cry from traditional animal shelters filled with noisy kennels and cramped cat enclosures, all of the pets available for adoption through the...
Sweet Golden Retriever Walks Girl To The Bus Every Day For School
They say dogs are man’s best friend and we’re constantly seeing examples of why that’s true. Samewise the golden retriever is one shining example of that thanks to his beautiful friendship with an 8-year-old girl named Evey. As Evey and Sam’s mom, Jen Hullet, shared with The Dodo, the sweet dog has been BFFs with little Evey since they welcomed him into their home back in 2020. He was just a puppy at the time, and the then 5-year-old Evey quickly formed a sweet bond with him. In fact, Evey and Sam have become so close...
200 Dogs Rescued From Dog Meat Farm In South Korea
The Humane Society International has just rescued 200 dogs from a dog meat farm in South Korea. It was a month-long process that started early February. HSI/Korea dog meat campaign manager, Sangkyung Lee, and a rescue team arrived to find malnourished and pregnant dogs as well as puppies in small cages with no protection from the bitter cold temperatures. They convinced the farmer to sign a binding contract, part of their Models for Change program, to permanently close and transition to a more humane livelihood growing cabbage. Photo: Jean...
Senior Dog Abandoned By His Family Is One Of The Lucky Dogs Catching A Flight To Freedom
Louisiana animal shelters are overcrowded with adoptable dogs, and most are large dogs. They are struggling to find adopters as more dogs arrive every day. Sadly, some are at risk of euthanasia due to lack of space. Every dog deserves a second chance at a forever home so that is why every month – with your support – we fly shelter dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters to states with shelters that have open kennels and adopters waiting to meet them. This month’s Flight to Freedom will give 50 lucky dogs in Louisiana a new...
People Are Either Amazed Or Disgusted With This Video Of A Wasp Nest Getting Destroyed
It’s a joke that the internet loves – if you see any kind of insect anywhere, burn the place down. Australians are probably sick of the joke, and people are not really capable of burning anything down without harming their own property. But what if they can? Yes. Reminds me of the disaster girl meme: pic.twitter.com/KWwXaiFlUi — Leo Kozachkov (@Leokoz8) March 19, 2020 Now, this isn’t really about a spider. This is more terrifying if you’re afraid of flying insects, but you have no reason to be afraid of these...
Woman Breaks Down The Different “Dog Energies” People Have
You’ve probably heard “golden retriever energy” being used to describe a hyper, happy-go-lucky type of person. But what about the other types dog energies? Sarah Bergmark (TikTok user @sarabergmark_comedy) decided to dive into the different types of “dog energies” people have and it’s hilarious to watch. Photo: Pexels/Svetozar Milashevich She captioned the video, “It’s not all golden retrievers out there.” In the clip, she explained: “Everyone loves to say someone has, like, golden...
World First: Cataract Surgery Sees Penguins Fitted with Custom Lenses from Germany
In the “Is this for real?” department, news out of Singapore is that six elderly penguins with cataracts had life-changing surgery late last year to correct the common age-related problem. To top it off, three of the animals received custom lenses from Germany. How’s that for interesting news? Successful cataract surgery was carried out on six geriatric penguins residing at Jurong Bird Park located in Singapore. The sextet was said to be made up of three King Penguins and three Humboldt Penguins. As with humans, the surgery...
