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Spiders are not hard to find; they are all around us both indoors and out. Although some species can bite and a few are venomous, spiders are generally harmless if left alone. This, however, fails to endear them to the many people who can’t bear the sight of them. The common house spider can be […]
· 3 min read
What do you do when faced with situations out of your control? Do you back down? Or do you refuse to take “no” for an answer? Although it is great to be assertive, it can sometimes get out of hand, especially for those who are entitled. Megan Stoff, a dog handler, was visiting the local […]
· 4 min read
There are few emotional bonds as strong as the one connecting man and dog. Dogs have been by our sides from prehistoric times and continue to be a big part of our lives today. But not everyone feels the same way about man’s best friend. The humble dog is one of the first species to […]
· 6 min read
This incident proves how right the expression “to lead a dog’s life” is. The statement, which denotes a person with an unhappy existence, goes to show just how crappy a dog’s existence can be. While for the most part, people in the United States love their dogs and care for them, there are people whose […]
· 5 min read
There’s a reason why dogs are referred to as man’s best friends. These animals are fiercely loyal to their owners. There are so many stories out there about dogs going above and beyond for their humans, from going to meet them at the bus stop to fighting off animals or even armed men that are […]
· 4 min read
Many people love the winter, the gorgeous landscapes, the snow-covered trees, skiing, and of course, the hot chocolate. It seems like humans are not the only ones who enjoy the winter; animals love it as much as we do. The Oregon Zoo The Oregon Zoo, located in Washington Park, Portland, is the oldest zoo west […]
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Everyone wants to keep their dogs safe. Unfortunately, the dogs don’t realize you’re trying to protect them, let alone, be appreciative. They’re going to come up with ingenious ways to “beat the system” whenever they can. Dogs love to run wild and free. When owners put these hyperactive dogs on a leash and go for […]
· 4 min read
Taking cool selfies should be considered a superpower. A lot goes into taking the perfect selfie. You have to check several boxes like finding your most flattering angle, getting the light right, not to mention your pose. Some people take up to a hundred selfies only to end up deleting all of them. Sigh… Celebrities […]
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“Wake up and smell the roses” isn’t a phrase reserved for humans. Animals have shown that they can appreciate a flower’s beauty. Thankfully, a photographer was on hand to capture the moment a squirrel takes some time to do just that. When Dutch photographer Dick Van Duijn set up shop in a flower field in Austria […]
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An unusual friendship developed more than 25 years ago between Japanese diver Hiroyuki Arakawa and a local fish, Yoriko. Yoriko is an Asian sheepshead wrasse. Found only in China, Japan, the Korean peninsula and the Ogasawara Islands, this fish inhabits rocky reef areas and can grow up to 100 cm in total length. Also known […]
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Big dogs, small dogs, fluffy dogs, whatever type of dog it is, they’re all loyal companions. The question is: do women sleep better with their dogs on their beds? Does it matter what type of dog it is? Let’s find out. There are plenty of articles out there that give amazing reasons why sleeping with […]
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Nature can be unusual and surprising at the same time, from stories of bears breaking into cars to parrots who know more swear words than most humans. This time, a baby elephant seems to have imprinted on her savior. When she was only a few days old, Moyo, our clingy elephant, almost died trying to […]
