It's called the "snuggle scam" 💔 In South Africa, there are more lions living on "farms" than in the wild, and recently released undercover photos provide a glimpse into what life might be like for one of the world's most majestic animals. Many of the lions at the breeding facility at Pienika Farm in the North West Province were found to be bald and suffering from … [Read more...] about Lions At Sad “Farm” Are So Ill They Don’t Even Have Fur
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Rescued From Garbage: A Kitten Bin Wasn’t Even Resembling a Cat
He's so much better now 💚 A sanitation worker in Oregon was emptying a bin into his truck earlier this month when he heard something unsettling. The distressing cries of a helpless animal could be heard coming from deep inside the container. Looking more closely, the worker discovered a helpless kitten that had been brutally sprayed with hardening foam and left to … [Read more...] about Rescued From Garbage: A Kitten Bin Wasn’t Even Resembling a Cat
Mahe, The Autistic Assistant dog, Never Leaves His Friend’s Side, Even When He is in The Hospital
Mahe follows James Isaac wherever he goes, even into the boy's hospital bed. The autistic 9-year-old Wellington youngster relies on the black labrador to keep him secure and peaceful. James is mute and avoids touch and eye contact with his family. But he'll happily curl up with Mahe. "And for Mahe, James is his best friend; he is all about James," Michelle Isaac, … [Read more...] about Mahe, The Autistic Assistant dog, Never Leaves His Friend’s Side, Even When He is in The Hospital
Spiders Appear to Have REM-like Sleep and May Even Dream
Jumping spiders have REM-like twitches when they sleep, suggesting dreams may be much more widespread in the animal kingdom than previously realized. Daniela Rößler, a behavioral ecologist, collected local jumping spiders and housed them in clear plastic cages on her windowsill, intending to evaluate their reactions to 3-D-printed predatory spider models. When she returned … [Read more...] about Spiders Appear to Have REM-like Sleep and May Even Dream
Even Monkeys Need a Day at The Spa. According to a Study Conducted in Japan
A troop of Japanese macaques, sometimes known as snow monkeys, start their days with a peaceful soak in their own personal hot tub in Jigokudani Monkey Park, Japan. The trouble is, Jigokudani has a lot of natural hot springs, and one particular colony of snow monkeys loves them. They've been taking baths and attracting people from all around the world for nearly 70 … [Read more...] about Even Monkeys Need a Day at The Spa. According to a Study Conducted in Japan