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Baby Giraffe Engages in Adorably Intense Staring Contest with Neighboring Ostrich at Memphis Zoo
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (358+ words) Rahisi has met the neighbors," the zoo wrote alongside an adorable video of the moment A baby giraffe seems to have made an unlikely, and equally competitive friend at the Memphis Zoo." On Wednesday, Feb. 18, the Tennessee zoo shared footage…...
Shelter Dog Gives Heartwarming Smile in Effort to Get Adopted, Finds Viral Stardom Instead
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (504+ words) Marion County Animal Shelter's post about Billie Jean the dog garnered over 10,000 likes and 800 comments from people who were interested in meeting the pup A shelter dog has captured thousands of hearts " all with a smile. The Feb. 17 post about…...
Labrador Sisters Share Daily Treadmill Workout Routine
22+ hour, 47+ min ago (268+ words) Two energetic Labradors have learned to take turns exercising on a treadmill, part of a routine their owners say supports both physical and mental health For most dogs, a walk around the block is plenty. But for two Labrador sisters…...
Dobby, a Rare 'Completely Beautiful' Cat with 4 Ears, Needs a Forever Home
1+ day, 48+ min ago (513+ words) The 7-month-old black kitten has a rare genetic mutation causing a curled tail and underbite, and he's ready for adoption after surgery Dobby, a 7-month-old black cat in Alabama, has captured hundreds of hearts with a rare genetic mutation that…...
Man Narrowly Avoids Sting from Venomous Eagle Ray While Rescuing the Fish from Hot Pier
1+ day, 50+ min ago (282+ words) A passerby in Australia sprang into action after finding a venomous eagle ray stranded on a scorching harbor pier A routine day at an Australian harbor turned into a surprising wildlife rescue when a passerby discovered a large eagle ray…...
'Unsatisfactory' Conditions at U.S. Bases Linked to Military Working Dog Deaths, New Report Reveals
1+ day, 58+ min ago (441+ words) In the report, an Air Force training hub in Texas was flagged for heat injuries and high infection rates among non-training dogs A new watchdog report from the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General has found that deteriorating kennel…...
Aquarium Otters Enjoy Playful Day of ‘Rolling, Sliding and Romping’ Through Fresh Snow Following Baltimore Storm
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (256+ words) "Marylanders may have been fretting about the snow, but the otters visiting our Harbor Wetland exhibit were not," the National Aquarium wrote The playful otters at Baltimore's National Aquarium were not about to let the recent dump of fresh snow…...
3-Year-Old California Boy Narrowly Escapes 'Giant Coyote' Prowling His Driveway, Security Footage Reveals
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (337+ words) "He's pretty big, so it was scary," the boy's mother said of the coyote ABC 7 Chicago/YouTube (2) A toddler narrowly escaped a run-in with a coyote in front of his Pasadena, Calif., home. On Monday, Feb. 23, home security footage captured…...
Cause of Death Revealed for World's Only Captive Spotless Giraffe, Who Died Suddenly at Age 2
1+ week, 1+ day ago (353+ words) Kipekee was born in 2023 at the Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tenn. Nearly three months after a rare spotless giraffe, Kipekee, died, her cause of death has been revealed." Kipekee was 2 years old when she died on Nov. 26 at the Brights…...
Salon Owner Branded 'Neighborhood Superhero' After Rescuing Frightened Boy During Dog Chase
1+ week, 1+ day ago (260+ words) Atlanta mom Jada Fonza quickly opened her car door after spotting a child scrambling to escape a barking dog An Atlanta woman's quick decision to help a frightened child escape a dog encounter has resonated widely online. Jada Fonza, a…...