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
Lost Cat Somehow Finds Its Way Back Home Five Months and 250 Kilometers Later
A French couple was both shocked and overjoyed to learn that the pet cat they had lost during a trip to Spain five months before had been found near their home.
Woman Fined $1,400 Because Her Cat Keeps Visiting Her Neighbor
A French woman was shocked to learn that she had been fined €1,250 ($1,435) because her pet cat had been trespassing on her neighbor’s property.
Wolverine Frog Breaks Its Own Bones to Turn Them into Sharp Claws
The African Hairy Frog has a peculiar self-destructive ability that allows it to snap its toe bones when threatened to create bone claws that pierce its skin just like Marvel’s Wolverine. Trichobatrachus robustus, aka the Hairy Frog or the Wolverine Frog, is one of nature’s strangest creatures. The males grow thin, hair-like skin threads on […]
Adidas China Launches Clothing Collection for Small Pets
If you’ve ever dreamed of matching sporty outfits with your pet cat or dog, you’re in luck, because Adidas recently launched an entire fall/winter collection for small animals. On October 1st, Adidas China officially launched its Originals clothing collection for small pets at its flagship stores in Shanghai, Beijing and Chengdu, but also via its […]
Newlywed Couple Seeks Divorce Because Their Pets Are Not Getting Along
A young couple in Bhopal, India, has initiated divorce proceedings after repeated failed attempts to get their pets, a dog and a cat, to get along in the family home. According to sources from a Bhopal Family Court, the unnamed couple initially bonded over their love for animals, became friends, and later married, so it […]
Woman Caught Transporting Pony in Back Seat of Car Refuses to Pay Fine
A German woman caught by police transporting a Shetland pony in the back seat of her pink car refused to pay a €35 ($41) fine and now faces administrative proceedings. Earlier this month, police in Alsdorf, near Aachen, Germany, pulled over a suspicious pink car after seeing something strange through the rear window. Upon popping […]
Japanese Researchers Win Lg Nobel Prize for Painting Cows with Zebra-Like Stripes
A team of Japanese researchers recently won the satirical lg Nobel Prize for a study that showed painting cows with zebra-like white stripes significantly protects them against biting flies. The lg Nobel Prize is a satirical award designed to “honor achievements that first make people laugh, and then make them think.” But while it might […]
Hairless Dog with Full Back Tattoo Sparks Controversy at Pet Show
Visitors at the 27th Asian Pet Show in Shanghai were recently shocked by the full-back tattoo of a Mexican hairless dog whose owner claimed it didn’t feel any pain. Photos of a hairless dog with a Yakuza-style full-back tattoo recently went viral on Chinese social media, sparking outrage among animal lovers. The pics were taken […]
Brazilian Cow Produces 343 Liters of Milk in Three Days, Sets New Record
During a recent dairy tournament in Brazil, a Girolando cow set a new national record for milk production by a single cow in a period of three days, with a whopping 343 liters (90.6 gallons). Brazil’s Girolando cow breed, a cross between Holstein and Gir cattle, has long been famous for its incredibly high milk […]