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Police dogs are an invaluable part of any police department. They do critical police work, including tracking down missing people. They’re also beloved by their fellow officers, seen as both a pet and a colleague. When the time comes for these dogs to cross over the rainbow bridge, they deserve a respectful send-off that recognizes their life of hard work and heroism. That’s what one ter

Halloween is a time of year when the unexpected can occur. Tales of transformations abound, like siblings morphing into bats. But one day, an owl hilariously seemed to take on the role of a witch. We all know the iconic silhouette of a witch on a broomstick – but an owl? A captivating image of a great horned owl, bearing a striking resemblance to a witch soaring in the air on her bro

Woody, the fox, was raised on a fur farm in Russia and his life was about to end in a tragic manner. The poor animal would have been put to death if Yarosalv had not intervened. The human saw the fox and could not bear to let him be murdered for his fur coat. Yaroslav paid the fur farm owners the price that they expected for the creature’s coat and brought the poor animal home. Though Woody w

A unique, fascinating creature has been turning heads in Northeast Ohio recently: an animal that appears to be a cross between a squirrel and a skunk. The animal, dubbed a “squnk,” has the body of a squirrel but the dark black fur and white-tipped tail of a skunk: There have been several sightings of the unique creature in Ohio recently and photos have gone viral on social media. Som

A 3-year-old orangutan has made headlines for throwing a highly amusing tantrum aimed at his mother at Pairi Daiza safari park in Belgium. To add extra hilarity to the incident, the youngster then planted a huge kiss on his patient mom’s face to repent for the emotional display. The whole episode was caught on camera and quickly went viral. When Berani’s mother, a 16-year-old oranguta

Most of us have been in a similar situation: you’re out and about, dancing the night away with your best friends when you spot someone in the corner. That someone usually has a sleazy smile plastered all over his smug face, as he advances to the dancefloor, determined to impress you with the worst, I mean best, dance moves you’ve ever seen. It’s awkward, uncomfortable, and sometimes there is

Sometimes animals become orphaned, and rely on the kindness of humans for survival. Thankfully, there are many people who devote their lives to taking care of these animals, and can become like a parent to them. The trust between these animals and their caretakers was exemplified in one viral photo, which showed two orphaned gorillas posing for a “selfie” with one of their rescuers. Sad

Earlier this month, officials from Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah shared a post highlighting the unique behavior of one of the region's most adorable and little-known species — the American pika. These tiny animals, a diminutive species related to rabbits, spend their days in rocky outcrops at higher altitudes, where they forage for their favorite food: wildflowers. But pikas don�

Woody, the fox, was raised on a fur farm with the sole purpose of being slain for profit. However, in 2015, the creature’s luck changed for the better after Yaroslav, the human, came to his rescue and got him out of the fur farm. Woody was fortunate because he did not have to end up as someone’s fur coat. Image Credit & More Info; woody_the_fox/Instagram After Yaroslav encounter

One of the most incredible and entrancing things I learned this past year was how great watching videos of animals crossing bridges is. They have a calming effect. They facilitate our slowing down. In addition to that, they illustrate the natural world that is located immediately surrounding us. On November 19, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR), which is responsible for protecting t