Cheer For Our National Newts & Meet The 13 State Amphibians!

by Arnold Carreiro

I’ve covered America’s patriotic crustaceans, bats and dinosaurs, but are you aware of the United States’ favorite frogs and toads? I’ve collected the full squishy set of amphibians for you below for today’s history lesson:

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Waltzing Matilda: The Famous Algonquin Cat

by Laurie Kay Olson

The historic Algonquin Hotel in Manhattan is best known for the Algonquin Round Table -- a daily gathering of journalists, actors, authors, and publicists beginning in 1919. For ten years the "Vicious Circle" met to exchange ideas and barbs. A few years later a battered stray cat waltzed through the front door to establish himself as the resident cat. The hotel has had a cat in residence ever since.

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Drunk Safari Guide Rushes Bull African Elephant Head On! (Video)

Drunk Safari Guide Rushes Angry Bull Elephant

by Arnold Carreiro

Alcohol, safari trips and dangerous animals don’t mix, as this terrifying video demonstrates:

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Not A Stephen King Novel: Cimetière Des Chiens Et Autres Animaux Domestiques

A Live Cat Lounging In Cimetière des Chiens et Autres Animaux Domestiques

by Laurie Kay Olson

A cemetery may not seem like the greatest tourist attraction to some people, but the Cimetière des Chiens et Autres Animaux Domestiques in Paris is the largest pet cemetery in the world. It is not something out of a Stephen King novel either, but a charming combination of natural beauty and monuments honoring the dearly departed. It is a place where history resides, as well as a number of live cats.

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Portable Pet Stairs Help Furry Friends Get On & Off Your Furniture

by Creature Features

The Pet Stairs Slope from Japan's Iris Plaza was designed to help pets safely navigate the oft-difficult journey from floor to sofa and back. What's that you say? You didn't know the vast chasm separating floor and sofa instills within your pet a sense of indescribable dread? Well then, you're a bad pet owner and you should feel bad!

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Evolutionary Twist Of Fate Allows Cats To Swim [Video]

Evolutionary Twist Of Fate When Cats Learned To Swim [Videos]

by Ron Callari

If you've ever been a cat owner, you know that felines abhor all things associated with H₂0. Differing from dogs, it appears their DNA gave them the gene that says cats don't mix with water. However, with seventy-five percent of the planet covered with water, it appears certain habitats would require some cats to acquire aquatic skills to include -- of all things -- the doggie-paddle!

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Pet Sweep: Animal-Powered Debris Removal System

by Kitty Devine

Pet Sweep is the dream of many dog lovers -- a chance to get the pooch to earn its Snausages by taking on a household chore. You just strap these little dust mops to the dog's paws and it will dust your hardwood floors as it scampers about. All you need to do is open the box and . . . wait a minute . . . something isn't quite right here . . .

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Being In The Doghouse Can Be A Good Thing

The Dog Bark Park Bed And Breakfast In Cottonwood, Idaho

by Laurie Kay Olson

If you ever find yourself in a place called Cottonwood, Idaho, you have to check out this place -- the Dog Bark Park Inn. If you are a dog fanatic you may want to make the journey just to stay in this fabulously fun bed and breakfast built in the shape of a giant beagle. Oh, and about that fire hydrant nearby -- it's an outhouse. A touch of irony to go with the fun.

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Proof That Cats Are Better Than Dogs -- The Super Funny Animal Video of the Day!!!

by John P. Barker

I grew up with dogs as pets. It wasn't until I was in my 30s that I turned into a cat person. I love both equally--but this video made me laugh so hard that I shot soda out of my nose...

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Trained Dogs Delay Spread Of Invasive Mollusks Using Sense Of Smell (Video)

by Arnold Carreiro

A trio of dogs have been specially trained to sniff out stowaway zebra mussels to keep them from infesting new ponds, lakes and other waterways in St. Paul, Minnesota. Take that, you invasive punks!

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The Cat Man And His Flying Cats

Dominique LeFort, The Catman And One Of His Flying House Cats

by Laurie Kay Olson

If you find yourself heading down to Key West on vacation there is something you have just got to see -- The Catman and his Flying House Cats. They perform for the crowds each night at sunset. Contrary to what just about everyone will tell you about cats, they CAN be trained to do all sorts of things. For Dominique LeFort they will literally jump through hoops -- even if the hoops are on fire.

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Extinct “Scissorhands” Fossil Arthropod Named After Johnny Depp

by Creature Features

A half-billion year old fossil of a previously unknown lobster-like creature has been given the name Kooteninchela deppi in honor of actor Johnny Depp. The small but formidably clawed ancestor of many modern insects, spiders and crustaceans possessed a fiendishly spiky set of claws that immediately reminded researchers of Depp's well-loved film character, Edward Scissorhands.

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Stolen Dinosaur Fossils Sent Back To Mongolia From United States (Video)

by Arnold Carreiro

A treasure trove of high quality dinosaur fossils have been looted from Mongolia, and now the United States government is stepping up actions to send back these invaluable cultural artifacts.

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Our Lying, Cheating Ways May Have Evolved From Apes

by Ron Callari

Who hasn't told a little white lie or purposely deceived others over the course of one's life. Ever wonder why the moral code of "thou shall not lie," has found its way into our religious and legal systems down through the ages? Perhaps because deception is so intricately woven into our DNA that man needed constant reminders that our darker nature was inevitable.

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I'll Show You My Mean Face! The Animal Video of the Day!!!

by John P. Barker

Grrrrr! Feel the ferociousness of these two "giant" beasts as they battle. Actually, its more like "feel the cuteness as they play." I want to go hug something cuddly after seeing this video...

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Bird-Flavored Ice Cream Is Cheep & Delicious!

Bird-Flavored Ice Cream from Japan's Torimi Cafe

by Creature Features

A Japanese small bird festival decided to add a little “taste” to the visitor experience by creating and selling ice cream specially formulated to evoke the flavor of sparrows, parakeets and cockatiels.

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Clean Up Your Dog’s Act With Eco-Friendly, Organic & Gentle Dog Shampoo From Organic Oscar

Healthy, all-natural shampoo from Organic Oscar

by Arnold Carreiro

It’s about time that someone had the right idea to create a dog shampoo that is in every way tailored to what our canine pals need. If standard soapy shampoos have your dog hating bath time, you’ll love Organic Oscar’s line of all-natural shampoos!

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A Tribute to Frannie -- The Animal Video of the Day!!!

by John P. Barker

This tribute to Frannie, a Neapolitan Mastiff that was not only blind but also partially deaf, is a tear-jerker. Get out something to wipe your eyes and enjoy the love.

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Hippo Swallows Man Whole, Man Lives To Tell The Tale! (Video)

by Arnold Carreiro

Seventeen years ago, Paul Templer, a guide taking some tourists through the Zambezi river was attacked, bitten, battered and nearly eaten by an angry bull hippopotamus. Your job doesn’t seem too bad now, does it?

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Animals Known To Be First Responders For Their Own

by Ron Callari

There are thousands of stories about man saving animals in hazardous situations. Saving the whales from hunters, saving dogs from euthanasia and the like have become causes that go to heart of our love of animals. But what about animals saving their own? Here are some of the rescue missions conducted by caring animals that show their compassion and desire to help members of their own species.

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