Wildlife Photographer Captures Dramatic Battle Between A Rattlesnake And A Bobcat
Wildlife photographers are used to capturing all kinds of footage of various wild creatures thanks to motion-activated trail cameras. It’s how they manage to capture incredible photos of wild animals doing things that we might never see for ourselves. For wildlife photographers, such as Robert Martinez, certain moments become mundane in a way as they become used to seeing wildlife on a regular basis. And Martinez, who has been capturing photos and videos of wildlife living in the Los Angeles mountain area for about 8 years, has become...
Guilty Cat Caught Red-Handed Says ‘No’ When His Owner Asks What He’s Doing
Cats all have a “cattitude” that makes them adorable. It also makes them quite mouthy at times. I once had a little Tortie that always had to have the final say. And no matter what you’d tell her, she always had to meow at the end of your sentence. While there are quiet kitties who don’t have a whole lot to say, there are other cats who are very opinionated. There is a TikTok video that shows one feline who doesn’t stop chatting with his owner at all. In fact, this kitty cat’s “conversation” has...
Viral ‘Schrödinger’s Cat’ Photo Has People Confused
We all love a good photo challenge. But there is one picture that is making the rounds on Reddit that really did confuse people. Had it not been for the references I’d previously heard on shows like “The Big Bang Theory” or “Rick and Morty,” I probably would’ve been lost as well. But whose who are familiar with the work of Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger, they’d probably get it right. The photo features a tease of the proverbial Schrödinger’s Cat which was a thought experiment...
Farmer Goes Viral After Being Spotted Watching The Irish Open With His Cows
The Irish Open of golf was being held in a field in Antrim, Ireland when a local farmer decided that he was going to enjoy his VIP viewing experience. Only this farmer wasn’t alone. He was joined by his cows who also seemed to be getting into the action. Billy O’Kane became a social media sensation when the TV cameras covering the Irish Open ended up catching sight of the farmer and his cows in the adjoining field watching the tournament. Because of the current COVID-19 pandemic and Ireland being on a nationwide Level 5 lockdown,...
Resort Creates ‘Hedgehog Holiday Park’ To Protect Endangered Hedgehogs Over Winter
We’ve all seen photos or videos of adorable hedgehogs on social media. They are adorable little pets, but many people may not be aware that they’re also an officially endangered animal. In fact, this year has been the first year that they’ve been listed on the endangered species list, with the hedgehog population of Britain having decreased from 30 million in 1950 to 500,000 as of 2018. But now there is a campaign to save them by creating their own vacation resort: Parkdean Resorts. The booking provider has launched a...
Terrified Boxer Gathers Up The Courage To Walk Past The Cat
We all have things that scare us. It’s natural to be afraid of something in life. But it’s also a part of life that we eventually have to conquer those fears. My parents always used to encourage me to face my fears. It’s what parents do for their kids – especially pet parents. Pet parents are always cheering their fur babies on as they conquer their fears, which usually include vacuum cleaners, lawnmowers, or even other pets in the household. Our pets sometimes get intimidated by other pets in the home, usually cats....
Mom Shares Warning After Her Daughter Got Bit By A Deadly Snake Hiding In The Toy Bin
We often feel most safe within our own homes. But sometimes our sense of security is violated and we’re left feeling vulnerable within our own “safe space.” And one mom is on social media sharing a warning to all other parents and guardians following her daughter having been bitten by a deadly snake. The mother, Kate Gardner Foust from Jackson, Tenessee, posted a Facebook warning after her 19-month-old daughter, Emmy Joe, was bitten on the ankle by a copperhead snake. The elementary school teacher shared with WSMV News that...
Mother & Daughter Drive 1,360 Miles To Reunite With Long-Lost Dog As Hurricane Zeta Brews
When a San Antonio, Texas, woman got a call telling her that her missing dog of 6 years had been found, she initially thought it was a prank. “It was my birthday. I thought it was someone playing a joke on me,” Debi Vazquez told KSAT, recalling that shocking voicemail from the Broward County Humane Society (BCHS) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which had just found her long-lost chihuahua, King, after scanning the dog’s microchip. “It was just a miracle,” she said. Photo: Instagram/kingthechihuahua__ The timing felt...
See This Mother Polar Bear’s Genius Solution To Helping Her Cub Swim Under The Ice
Polar bears may be the largest carnivores on four feet, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t constantly thinking about their children. A video recently posted to the social media platform Reddit shows just how careful and considerate a mother polar bear can be when swimming with her cub. As the two pass below the icy surface, the mother bear pokes her head up through the ice at short intervals. She’s making breathing holes for her cub, who doesn’t have the lung capacity of his mother just yet. Source:...
We’ve refreshed Maddie’s University and continuing education has never been so fun!
While back to school season may look different this year, that doesn’t mean learning needs to change! Because we believe in making changes to make your life easier, we have refreshed Maddie’s University to make learning a breeze. Continuing education has never been so fun! What’s new? We’ve refreshed and reorganized our pages to be displayed in a way that you can find what you’re looking for no matter which page you are on. Looking for a specific course or presentation? Now, you can simply search what...
Humpback Whale Nearly Swallows Kayakers Off Coast of California
Two friends were kayaking off the coast of Avila Beach in California hoping to catch a glimpse of humpback whales spotted in the area – but it turned into a near death experience. Julie McSorley and Liz Cottriel were among a group of people gathered in the water to get a closer look at the magnificent creatures. They thought they were at a safe distance away but it turns out they were almost the whale’s next meal. Pixabay McSorley was recording the amazing view on her phone when she suddenly realized one of the whales was right...
164 Emaciated Dogs Rescued From Horrid Conditions In Tiny Japanese Home
Japanese officials arrived at a home in the city of Izumo, after receiving complaints from the neighbors, and encountered the country’s worst cases of animal hoarding. 164 malnourished dogs covered in parasites were found crammed on top of one another in the 323 square foot home. The floor was covered in feces, which some of the starving dogs were eating. Photo: Animal Fund The three individuals that live in the home with the dogs said it started with a few stray dogs. The number quickly grew since the family couldn’t afford to...
Two Adorable And Adoptable Cats Featured At Animal Sanctuary In UK
Mitzy-Maria came to the Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary in the UK when her owner’s dementia worsened. As a 10-year-old cat, she may not have been expecting to leave her home behind, but now she once more has a chance to find a new forever home with a loving family. Will it be you? Source: Bleakholt.orgMitzy-Maria came to the sanctuary after living with her owner for 10 years. Mitzy-Maria is still, as the Bolton News reports, full of personality. She spent her life being treated like a princess and is used to having a home all to herself,...
‘Anton, Anton!’ Green Parrot Is A Hero After Alerting Owner Before Fire Burns Down House
Anton Nguyen may not be the luckiest man in the world. His house did burn down, after all. But what the Brisbane resident doesn’t have in luck, he makes up for in a parrot named Eric. Were it not for Eric’s early-warning alarm call Nguyen may have suffocated before his smoke detectors went off. “I heard a bang and Eric — my parrot — he started to yell so I woke up and I smelled a bit of smoke,” Nguyen told ABC News. Source: YouTube/Godhuli News BDAnton Nguyen heard the calls of his parrot Eric as smoke...
A discussion on veterinary access to care with Dr. Blackwell
Dr. Michael Blackwell knew he had a mission while working at Young-Williams Animal Center, the largest animal shelter in East Tennessee. There was a growing number of Americans who were struggling to acquire necessary services due to the 2008 recession, and veterinary medicine was one of them. Flash forward to today, Covid-19 has amplified the need for more accessible veterinary care, exacerbating the problem at hand. Dr. Blackwell discussed all things access to care, as well as his current project, AlignCare, on a recent Community...
Washington Couple Shocked When Missing Cat Turns Up 2,500 Miles Away In Alaska
Panda, a tuxedo cat living in Washington state, has always loved to travel, according to owners Josh and Christina Clevenger. But until the time their cat disappeared and turned up weeks later in Alaska, their adventurous feline had always kept his daily excursions much closer to home. “Honestly, it’s pure luck that we have him,” the relieved couple told KIRO7. “Not everyone can say their cat traveled to Alaska and was found.” Photo: Facebook/Christina Clevenger Panda’s journey began several weeks earlier,...
Officers Free Frightened Dog Who Got Stuck Between Fence And Cement Wall
People often find themselves “caught between a rock and a hard place,” although usually just in a figurative way. But when a Colorado dog found himself trapped between a fence and a cement wall, the unlucky pup proved this idiom can literally apply to man’s best friend, too. Fortunately, a neighbor noticed the Rottweiler’s predicament and called animal control, then tried to comfort the frightened dog while they waited for help to arrive. Photo: Facebook/ Denver Animal Shelter “The poor pup was stuck and scared,...
Animal Rescue Pleads ‘Snip The Straps’ On Disposable Face Masks After Hundreds Of Wild Animals Become Entangled In Them
Countries around the world were eliminating single-use plastics and slowly starting to reduce plastic pollution, but it all went out the window when the global pandemic hit. 8 million tons of plastic enter our oceans every year, killing thousands of animals, but with the recent surge in single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) the situation just got worse. While disposable face masks are meant to keep humans safe, they can be lethal to wildlife. A seagull was found in the UK with a disposable mask wrapped tightly around its legs....
People Are Heading To The Polls To Vote With Their Pets In Mind, Study Finds
As people mail their ballots or head to the polls to vote, they are doing so with their pets in mind. While most of us would agree that a dog or cat would make a purrfect president, we can vote for the candidate that would be best for ourselves and our pets. Banfield Pet Hospital discovered in a recent survey that 65% of pet owners are considering how issues will impact their pets in the future as they vote in this year’s presidential election. Pixabay The online survey conducted on 1,000 U.S. dog and cat owners found that the...
Abbie Loves To Play! She’s Looking For A Forever Home After A Year As A Shelter Pet
Abbie has spent more than half her life at the Quad City Animal Welfare Center in Milan, Illinois. She’s still looking for her forever home and, according to the shelter, would make a great furry friend in almost any setting. Abbie “loves to play games” and is the “perfect companion for an active cat,” the shelter reports. “One playful cat, one person to give her food, one person to buy her toys and one big window for her to sunbathe in!” reads Abbie’s description. Source: Facebook/Quad City...
