Humans Can Understand Gestures Made By Apes, New Study Finds
Apes communicate with each other through gestures made with their limbs and hands, much like humans. Though chimpanzees and humans split off in different directions from a common ancestor at least 6 million years ago, a new study finds we still understand their language. Researchers at the University of St Andrews in Scotland used videos of chimpanzees and bonobos to gauge how well people could interpret their gestures. According to findings published in the journal PLOS Biology, humans are still able to crack the code more than half the...
People Are Showing Off Their Chicken Coops Amidst Rising Egg Prices
If you’ve been to the grocery store recently and you’re a fan of eggs, you may have noticed the historically high prices that have gripped the industry. According to CNBC, egg prices rose 60% in 2022 alone. Photo: Pexels/Alexas Fotos The reason for the price increase is possibly due to a historic outbreak of avian influenza that killed millions of egg-laying hens. Amidst the climbing prices, people are taking to TikTok to show off their chicken coops. Having chickens has become a popular hobby, but it’s even more trendy now...
Family Rescues Sweet Greyhound Who’d Never Been Indoors Before
A rescued greyhound is living his best life after spending years of his life locked outside. No dog deserves to be neglected, but it’s a sad reality that many animals face, especially those in the greyhound racing industry. Thankfully, there are rescuers and animal rights activists who push back against the cruel sport and give animals involved a second chance at life. Photo: YouTube/GeoBeats Animals Claude the greyhound ended up being rescued from the industry when his owner decided he no longer wanted to race. In an interview with...
Cat Expert Explains What A “Floof” Really Is
It’s no secret that cats can be quite floofy, but have you ever wondered what it is about a cat that makes them a floof? Renowned cat expert Jackson Galaxy took to YouTube to address the hot-button topic. Photo: YouTube/Jackson Galaxy “What is floof? Is it a noun, a verb, an adjective… or a way of life? We’re tackling only the hardest-hitting questions…so join us on this investigative deep-dive into floof,” he wrote in the video’s description. In the video, Galaxy explains what makes a cat a floof...
Spike The Rescue Chihuahua Takes The Title Of World’s Oldest Living Dog
A rescue dog has taken the title for the world’s oldest living dog after being found some 13 years ago in a parking lot. The former title holder, TobyKeith, was confirmed to be the world’s oldest living dog on March 16, 2022. Now, as of December 7, 2022, a new pooch has snatched the record, and that dog is a chihuahua named Spike. The Guinness World Records shared about Spike on Facebook, saying: “Say hello to the new oldest dog in the world! The record holding su-paw-star, who was 23 years and 43 days old as of 7 December...
Police Investigate After K-9 Officer Accused of “Stealing” Food in Funny Facebook Post
The Wyandotte Police Department in Michigan launched a full-scale investigation recently into the theft of an officer’s lunch. A suspect was almost immediately identified, but he either knew his rights or had a mouthpiece on hand to advise him against incriminating himself because he refuses to talk. That might also be because he’s a dog and he hasn’t mastered English yet. Photo: Pixabay/GoranH K-9 Cops Taking to Facebook to announce the crime, the police hilariously kept the public up to date stating that the K-9 was...
Maggie The Pug Loves Hanging Out With A Statue That Looks Just Like Her
An adorable pug is going viral for all the right reasons: People can’t get over how cute she is! Maggie the pug really stole the spotlight when it came out that her best friend happened to be a pug statue that looks just like her. Beyond her adorable friendship with the inanimate object, Maggie is also stealing hearts with her big personality and adorable quirks. In an interview with The Dodo, Maggie’s owner, Kamerin Bazemore, explained, “Maggie is a super special puppy. I think my favorite thing about her is her...
Experts Say Cats Aren’t Seeing Veterinarians Nearly as Often as They Should
According to professionals, cats are getting the short end of the stick when it comes to annual medical care versus dogs. But why is that? Cat people love their pets just as much as dog people, right? Maybe they just assume they’re healthier because they don’t recognize the signs of illness in felines as easily as one might with dogs. “In 2021, 81.8 percent of the dog population visited a vet, versus only 39.8 percent of cats,” Dr. Casey Locklear, a veterinarian and senior medical lead at Zoetis, told the...
Rescue Sloth Embraces Beagle Friend In Sweet Hug
The adorable moment a sloth hugged a beagle was captured on camera and people can’t get enough. According to ViralHog, Eli the beagle and Chewie the sloth live in San Antonio de los Altos, Edo Miranda, Venezuela. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog According to Chewie’s Instagram, he was first introduced to the friendly pup after being rescued and raised by some kind people. The humans weren’t totally sure how the two animals would do together but as it turns out, they get along quite well. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog In the video shared...
New Hampshire Police Dog & Officer Take A Break To Sled Down Hill
All work and no play make for a boring day, especially for a dog training to be a Community Resource K9 officer. Newmarket Police Department posted a video of Lt. Wayne Stevens and cadet dog Gadget taking a break from work to enjoy a snowy day in New Hampshire. The video was captioned, “Shhhh don’t tell The Chief”. The hard-working duo paused to slide down a hill together on a green plastic sled as children squealed with delight in the background. Screenshot: Facebook/Newmarket Police Department One person commented,...
