A York University student has said she is “very proud” after a campus duck named Long Boi went viral due to his impressive stature. The duck became famous after a Reddit post incorrectly described him as “the tallest mallard duck to have ever lived… over 1m tall”. Zoe Duffin, who runs Long Boi’s Instagram account, said the duck, who is a cross between a Mallard and an … [Read more...] about York University” and “tallest duck” named Long Boi that went viral
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30-year-old dog named Bobi sets world record as the oldest dog ever
It’s true that dogs don’t live as long as humans, but some are blessed with good long lives, inspiring us all with their health and longevity. And a lucky few even get to hold the record as the official oldest dog in the world. That title has changed paws a few times in the past year, most recently going to 23-year-old Chihuahua Spike. But now, the record has officially … [Read more...] about 30-year-old dog named Bobi sets world record as the oldest dog ever
‘Zoe’ Is Named the World’s First Heat Wave
The world's first designated heat wave reached Seville, Spain, this week, pushing temperatures beyond 110 degrees Fahrenheit and earning the city's new heat wave rating system's most severe rung. For the previous few days, heat wave "Zoe" has delivered blistering temperatures to the southern half of the country, notably the area of Andalusia where Seville is located. Even in … [Read more...] about ‘Zoe’ Is Named the World’s First Heat Wave
A Golden Retriever Named “Mojito” Gives Birth To a Green Puppy
A German dog owner was surprised to discover that one of her Golden Retriever's nine puppies was not so golden. It was, in fact, a strange shade of green. The mint green puppy was born last week, just in time for Halloween, at the home of dog owner Joanna Justice in the north German town of Wermelskirchen, according to German news agency Deutsche Presse-Agentur … [Read more...] about A Golden Retriever Named “Mojito” Gives Birth To a Green Puppy
Amazing Photos Show A Puppy Named “Jelly Bean” Being Born While Still Inside Its Amniotic Sac
A dog breeder who was assisting in the delivery of dachshund puppies was surprised when one of them arrived with the amniotic sac still completely intact. The jelly bean puppy was helped out of his case after some quick photos were taken that show what puppies look like inside the womb. During mammalian gestation, developing young are encased within a fluid-filled amniotic … [Read more...] about Amazing Photos Show A Puppy Named “Jelly Bean” Being Born While Still Inside Its Amniotic Sac