Giving birth is one of the most magical moments in any parents life. When it comes to our animal friends, there are a multitude of methods evolution has developed for them to bring babies into the world. Some of them – take dogs and cats, for example – most of us will be familiar with, since we’ve seen it either first hand or on TV. When it comes to creatures … [Read more...] about Tiger mom gives birth to lifeless cub – caretaker left astonished at her reaction
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When a dog is left at a gas station, it decides to follow a kind woman home
"She came to a complete halt in front of our automobile and simply stared at me." When Leilani Wong, her husband, and their dog stopped at a petrol station in Stockton, California, they were on a road trip. Wong observed a happy small puppy sniffing about her car while waiting for her husband to fill up the tank. Wong told The Dodo, "I spotted her strolling around … [Read more...] about When a dog is left at a gas station, it decides to follow a kind woman home
In Ohio, a fish that was declared extinct 82 years ago has been discovered alive
For the first time since 1939, a little-known fish thought to be extinct in the area has been found in the Ohio River. The longhead darter is such a rare fish that the International Union for Conservation of Nature does not list its status owing to a lack of information. Fish management personnel caught two this autumn during Ohio River electrofishing bass surveys, … [Read more...] about In Ohio, a fish that was declared extinct 82 years ago has been discovered alive
Outside the pub door, a seal pup appears, looking for assistance
"Seeing him was a wonderful surprise." The cook at Bristol's The Old Lock & Weir saw an intriguing customer at the kitchen door last Sunday. The attention of workers and customers out for an early pint was drawn to an inquisitive seal pup wandering about the riverfront building. Dan Rawlins, the general manager of The Old Lock & Weir, told our website, "I was … [Read more...] about Outside the pub door, a seal pup appears, looking for assistance
Laughter has been discovered in 65 species of animals, ranging from rats to cows, according to a UCLA study
Animals love to play, as any pet owner knows, but laughing appears to be reserved for humans, a few apes, and maybe a few birds who can mimic people and apes. Laughter has been "recorded in at least 65 species," according to a recent study published in the journal Bioacoustics, reports Jessica Wolf at UCLA Newsroom. "Primates, domestic cows and dogs, foxes, seals, and … [Read more...] about Laughter has been discovered in 65 species of animals, ranging from rats to cows, according to a UCLA study