ANOTHER NIGHT WALKING THE DOG
from 2023 in ( culture / humor / blog / animals )

It was just another night out walking our Boston terrier, Cleo. Or so I thought. I put my boots on instead of the usual sneakers because of the recent rain. I like to keep both pairs tied but loose enough to slip on. Still, I have to wedge them on, using my fingers as a shoehorn. I should probably just buy an actual shoehorn... or a pair of these I... read more

ADORABLE ECHIDNAS ARE DOING THEIR PART WITHOUT REALIZING IT
from 2021 in ( education / science / animals )

Australian echidnas are one of the only two types of mammals that lay eggs for babies, and despite their spiky appearance, they're rather adorable.Thankfully, the native Australian echidna has become part of the solution because of its very own animal instincts. This particular animal love to dig furrows, pits, and depressions in the soil as ... read more

GENETIC MATERIAL FROM 6.7 MILLION EARTH SPECIES MAY BE SENT TO THE MOON
from 2021 in ( education / science / animals )

Extinction insurance for planet earth is envisioned by sending sperm and egg samples from 6.7 million species to the moon for safekeeping. How could earth species be destroyed to require a backup? Genetic modification gone... ... read more

SCIENTISTS ARE RETHINKING ANIMAL COGNITION AS MORE EVOLUTIONARY BEHAVIORS EMERGE
from 2021 in ( education / science / animals )

Humans have always considered ourselves much different animals, and we look at our apparent superior intellect, analytical mind, self-awareness, and expanded consciousness as the dividing line between us and them. Primates for example, have always been considered our closest cousins, and while we do credit them with being intelligent, our understa... read more

COUNTERFEIT SERESTO COLLARS LINKED TO PET DEATHS AND INJURIES
from 2021 in ( family / animals / pets / safety )

...from China, where they can monitor individuals down to the square inch, but cannot enforce safety laws at factories (or germ warfare labs). Go figure.

If we can't depend on the EPA to warn the public about something so thoroughly documented, should we depend on the agency...Read the ... read more

IN SUPPORT OF TURTLES
from 2021 in ( life / animals / wildlife / reptiles )

My mom is retired, & she spends her winters volunteering at a sea turtle rescue center in south Texas. The cold snap is stunning the local turtles & they're doing a lot of rescues. She sent me this photo today of the back of her Subaru. It's literally turtles all the way down. pic.twitter.com/xaDRNjLDoQ-- Lara (@larahand) Februar... read more

THE WORLD'S LONELIEST ELEPHANT MOVING TO SANCTUARY WITH OTHER ELEPHANTS, THANKS TO CHER
from 2020 in ( life / animals / wildlife / elephants )

A lonely elephant at a zoo in Pakistan is finally moving to an animal sanctuary where he will be able to socialize with other elephants.: sunnyskyz.com UPDATE: See also first friend in 8 years... read more

EAGLE SENDS DRONE TO WATERY GRAVE IN BRAZEN ATTACK OVER LAKE MICHIGAN
from 2020 in ( life / animals / wildlife / birds )

Michigan state officials said a drone that was mapping shoreline erosion in the Upper Peninsula was sent to a watery grave in a brazen attack by a bald eagle.: upi.com/OddNews/2020/08/13/Eagle-sends-drone-to-watery-grave-in-brazen-attack-over-Lake-Michigan/2401597342194/... read more

INDIAN RAILWAY COMPANY USING BEE SOUNDS TO WARD OFF ELEPHANTS
from 2020 in ( life / animals / wildlife / elephants )

Officials with an Indian railway company said they have started using the recorded sound of buzzing bees to keep elephants from wandering onto the tracks...: gephardtdaily.com... read more

A NEW IDEA ON FOSTERING PETS
from 2020 in ( life / help / animals / pets )

This is so great!A Mississippi hotel lets guests foster dogs during their stay and now more than 60 have found forever homes.: Yahoo News... read more

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WARNS OF FALLING IGUANAS ON COLD NIGHT IN MIAMI
from 2020 in ( life / animals / wildlife / humor )

The National Weather Service on Tuesday warned people in South Florida of the possibility of falling iguanas in advance of cold weather. 'This isn't something we usually forecast, but don't be surprised if you see iguanas falling from the trees tonight as lows drop into the 30s and 40s,' the Miami National Weather Service office wr... read more

ELEPHANT CLIMBS 5-FOOT WALL TO STEAL MANGOES FROM LODGE
from 2020 in ( life / animals / wildlife / elephants )

An elephant in a Zambian national park was caught in camera climbing over a wall to steal some mangoes from a safari lodge...: upi.com/Odd-News/2020/01/13/Elephant-climbs-5-foot-wall-to-steal-mangoes-from-lodge/3411578953055/... read more

GIRL HAD ONLY BEEN VOLUNTEERING AT PET SHELTER FOR TWO DAYS WHEN SHE WAS REUNITED WITH LOST CAT
from 2020 in ( life / help / charity / animals )

Hannah Rountree had not seen her cat Spunky in three years-at least until he reappeared at the animal shelter she had only just started volunteering....: girl-volunteered-at-pet-shelter-for-two-days-until-reunited-with-lost-cat... read more

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALPACAS AND LLAMAS
from 2019 in ( life / animals / wildlife / humor )

In case you were wondering, as I was... Click the image for a larger version See also, llama vs. alpacaAnd don't miss Tennessee Safari Park, which includes pictures of a llama and alpaca.... read more

DONATION TO HARMONY HAVEN
from 2019 in ( life / animals / charity / rescue )

We just donated to Harmony Haven Therapeutic Riding and Horse Rescue. This recent snowstorm knocked down fencing, along with their shelter. And don't forget these guys: Adopt-a-horse here or hereOther sites, articles and pages regarding Harmony HavenFacebookTikTok (1)TikTok (2)Local Gyms and FitnessYelpMadBarnChamber of Commerce... read more

ANIMALS RESCUED FROM WILDFIRES
from 2017 in ( life / animals / wildlife / rescue )

UC Davis has been caring for dozens of animals that were displaced or injured in the California wildfires over the past two weeks. (now behind a pay wall): www.sacbee.com... read more

DOLPHINS SPEAK IN HOLOGRAPHIC LANGUAGE
from 2015 in ( education / science / animals / language )

Very cool! : scientists-reveal-that-dolphins-speak-in-a-holographic-language/UPDATE: The commenters are mostly unconvinced.... read more

PLEASE DONATE TO HARMONY HAVEN
from 2014 in ( life / animals / charity / rescue )

Please DONATE to Harmony Haven Therapeutic Riding & Horse Rescue's fundraiser to build better shelter for the winter. Thanks. Please donate by clicking here. Thank you!Or go here: harmonyhaven.wordpress.com/donationsAnd, last but not least (and possibly best of all), you can use AmazonSmile instead of plain new Amazon. Choose Harmony Haven Ther... read more

HOUSE THE HORSES
from 2010 in ( life / help / charity / animals )

Please donate by clicking here. Thank you. We are always trying to raise money so we can build a barn for our wonderful horses. Some of the horses are newer and need more shade or storm protection to be comfortable.Please donate by clicking here.Thank you.... read more

BIRD IN THE HOUSE
from 2010 in ( life / animals / wildlife / birds )

Woke up this morning to a bird in the kitchen. I had a hunch the cat Sunny had brought something inside because, while still half asleep, I heard her banging around outside of the bedroom somewhere.Anyway, I walked into the kitchen, and there was a bird perched on the curtain rod over the back door. I couldn't get the door open fast enough. The... read more

SNAKE IN THE CREEK
from 2010 in ( life / animals / wildlife / reptiles )

I almost stepped on a snake as Elizabeth and I came out of the creek. Yes, we were in the creek. Anyway, I yelled, Aaaah when he slithered past me toward her and into the water. She wanted to get a better look at him as he lay there half in the water, half out. It was only three feet long, but I didn't know if it was poisonous or not, so I sa... read more

HARMONY HAVEN THERAPEUTIC RIDING AND HORSE RESCUE
from 2008 in ( life / animals / charity / rescue )

We have started our non-profit organization in Cottonwood. Harmony Haven Therapy Riding and Horse Rescue. We will add you to our mailing list if you want updates (we now have 3 horses for our riders). Hope to hear from everyone. -- Jeannie, 2008Click below to see how much they've changed since this original post!Harmony Haven Therapeutic Riding... read more

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