Nine Lives, the Legendary Feral Cat That Feasted on Endangered Birds and Eluded Capture for 3 Years
A feral cat dubbed “Nine Lives” by New Zealand conservationists was responsible for the killing of dozens of endangered birds and avoided capture for three years.
This Giant, Spine-Covered Caterpillar Looks Like an Alien Species
The caterpillar of the Cabbage Tree Moth is one of the largest and most menacing-looking caterpillars in the animal world, despite being completely harmless.
Arachnophobs Beware! The World’s Fastest Spider Can Outrun Most Humans
Scientists tested 258 species of spider and found that the huntsman spider was the fastest of them all, with a top speed of 3.6 meters per second.
Nepalese Family Loses Four Members to the Same Wild Elephant Over 12 Years
A Nepalese man who lost his parents in a wild elephant attack 12 years ago recently lost his daughter-in-law and grandson to the same animal, despite moving miles away.
Controversial Dog Rental Platform Allows Dog Owners to Lease Their Pets to Strangers by the Hour
Wangfu, a Chinese pet-sharing online platform, launched a controversial service that allows anyone to rent other people’s dogs for an hourly fee
Man Builds Autonomous AI-Powered Water Gun Turret to Keep Pigeons Away
Tired of having to deal with pigeons pooping on his balcony, a resourceful man built a DIY AI-powered watergun turret that recognizes pigeons and shoots water at them.
Australian Designer Sparks Controversy with Real Taxidermied Rats Sewn onto Underwear
Rat Oddity Gizzard, an Australian boutique specializing in oddities, recently went viral for a unique line of women’s lingerie featuring taxidermied rats.
Controversial ‘AI-Powered Pet Translator’ Boasts a 95% Accurracy Rate
A Chinese startup recently announced an AI-powered pet translator that it claims can interpret the sounds of cats and dogs with an accuracy rate of nearly 95%.
Man Faces Prison Time for Posting AI-Generated Image of Wolf Roaming City Streets
A South Korean man could spend up to five years behind bars for creating a realistic image of a wolf prowling through the streets of Daejeon, a city in central South Korea.
The World’s Oldest Pigeon in Captivity Lived Over 44 Years
Sugar, a white dove from Chesterfield, Missouri, has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the oldest living dove in captivity, at 44 years and 72 days old.
Arcade Draws Criticism for Using Live Hamsters as Prizes in Claw Machine Game
An arcade in Shenzen, China, has been accused of animal cruelty for using live hamsters as prizes for a claw machine game.
20 Camels Diqualified from Oman Beauty Contest for Botox Fillers and Plastic Surgery
In recent years, traditional camel beauty contests have become controversial events due to the increasing use of cosmetic proedures to increase chances of winning.
Man Allegedly Trains Dog to Illegally Dump Trash Bags on the Side of the Road
An Italian man has been fined for allegedly training his dog to carry trash bags in its mouth and dump them in unauthorized places to avoid paying for trash collection.
Goldfish Miraculously Survives for Two Weeks Despite Literally Losing Its Head
A video of a common goldfish carelessly swimming in its tank despite obviously missing most of its head has been leaving viewers scratching their heads.
Nairobi Birdman – Kenya’s Homeless Bird Guardian
A homeless young man who spends his days on the streets of Kenya’s capital, looking after injured birds, has become known as Nairobi Birdman