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How Lilica The Dog Supports Her "Family"

by Laurie Kay Olson

Lilica was abandoned at a junk yard in San Carlos, Brazil when she was unceremoniously dumped out of a truck when she was just a puppy. Neile Vania Antonio, the junk yard caretaker, befriended the young dog and took care of her. As Lilica grew she befriended the other animal denizens of the junk yard -- a dog, a cat, several chickens, and a mule. They became her "family."

by Laurie Kay Olson

Yes, there really is a bird under all of that even though he looks more like an exotic desert. His name is Whipper and he is just a parakeet. Well, a very famous mutant parakeet that lives in New Zealand and overcame tremendous odds to survive. This little budgie has become known around the world for his totally wild do.

by Laurie Kay Olson

Japan is a nation that has had more than its share of monsters -- well, in the movies anyway. When people started calling the police in Kyoto reporting that they had seen a "monster" near the Kamogawa River it raised more than a few eyebrows. However, the "monster" turned out to be a Japanese Giant Salamander.

If Apes Can't Talk, How Can They Dominate A Planet?

by Ron Callari

There doesn't seem to be any end to the "Planet of the Apes," film franchise. Not only has there been five flicks (including one remake) and two TV series -- this week, yet another movie opens to break box-office records. However, if we were ever able to believe the premise behind those stories could come close to being possible some day, we'd also have to believe that apes would eventually be able to talk. But . . .

by Laurie Kay Olson

Snooty is a Florida manatee that lives in the South Florida Museum's Parker Manatee Aquarium in Bradenton, Florida. He was born on July 21, 1948 and is currently the oldest known manatee in the world. The marine mammal is turning 66 on Monday so this weekend the Aquarium has been having a big birthday bash for him. He even got his own birthday "cake" made of sliced fruit and veggies.

Pet Matchmaking Service Connects Lonely Hearts & Furry Paws

by Creature Features

A pet matchmaking service set up by a Chinese college student is so confident in their romantic remediation, they also offer to arrange wedding packages so lovestruck dogs & cats can put a ring on it.

by Laurie Kay Olson

It is not unusual for a dog to become a hero, but it may be a bit unusual for a dog to rat out a bad babysitter. That is just what happened when the Jordans noticed that Killian, a black Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd mix, became extremely upset and agitated when the babysitter, 22-year-old Alexis Khan, would arrive for work.

by Laurie Kay Olson

Okunoshima is an island in the inland Sea of Japan in the Hiroshima prefecture and, despite its dark past, is now known more commonly as Usagi Jima, or Rabbit Island. The island is a tourist destination and sports a hotel, golf course, hiking trails, and campgrounds. One of the real draws of the island is the hundreds of feral but friendly rabbits that have the run of the island.

by Laurie Kay Olson

Who says that black cats are unlucky? Janet Rawlinson is one lucky woman and she has a black cat to thank for it. Her normally aloof two-year-old puss, Tomcat Slinky Malinki, went out of his way to save her life after she collapsed on the floor of their home, drifting in and out of consciousness. It was truly her lucky day.

by Laurie Kay Olson

Lanai Bayne is a photographer on the rise. His wildlife photos are wonderful, though he will be the first to say that he is not yet at the point he wants to be with his photography. While National Geographic is not (yet) on his doorstep, every time he picks up his camera he tries to push his own boundaries to get to the next level. The main thing is that he is living the dream.