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What happens when two dogs walk into a bar? Well, chances are if there entering Rumors, a hotel just a few blocks off the Las Vegas Strip, they're not only going to be welcomed, they're going to have an opportunity to fraternize with other four-legged guests. And to boot, at this hotel's Yappy Hour, they'll even receive some swag, filled with edible doggie treats.

German officials have confiscated Justin Bieber’s pet capuchin monkey shortly after the pop star’s plane touched down in Munich because Bieber did not have the proper documentation to bring the exotic animal into the country.

New Jersey proved to be a pretty resilient state when Superstorm Sandy hit it shores back in late October. Whether affected by flood waters or power outages, New Jersey folks rose to the occasion to overcome Mother Nature's harsh blow -- while taking on the proud new moniker, "Jersey Strong." No longer punch line fodder for TV talk hosts, residents of Jersey not only attended to their individual and personal needs, but in many cases assisted in the recovery efforts of others.

With the new STARS TV show, Da Vinci's Demons debuting this past week, Leonardo Da Vinci's fascination with birds in flight has once again come under scrutiny. Since the series is dubbed a "historical fantasy," there is only so much you can consider as fact. But one thing is certain, Da Vinci invested a lifetime distinguishing avian flight patterns.

A zoo in Suzhou, China is adding a traditional herbal flu remedy called “Ban Lan Gen” to the drinking water of their parrots, peacocks and other birds to help them resist H7N9 avian flu. In addition, the Suzhou East Garden zoo has substituted beef for chicken in meals fed to its resident carnivores.

Here’s a special little something for the four-legged foodie in your life: Venison Joe’s has a huge variety of smoked, natural and all-American beef, deer and bison products. Yummy!

What pet owner doesn't know the importance of the date April 11th? Well, that's National Pet Day, founded by celebrity pet lifestyle and animal advocate Colleen Paige to not only appreciate our four-legged friends, but to create awareness about the thousands of animals waiting for homes across the U.S. So, if you missed the official holiday, there's always the present to show your existing pet a little love, and perhaps even consider visiting a shelter to acquire a new one.

I’m sure that no one wanted to tell the President of France: “Hey- Sorry someone ate your pet camel, but we’ll get you a better one! Promise!” Whoopsie!

If you are a dog owner who loves to get out in nature to go hiking, biking, and backpacking, there is a good chance that you like having your dog join you for the fun. Chances are that your dog loves the outdoor activities too. Keep your dog's paws safe and healthy with a sturdy set of Grip Trex Boots from Ruffwear..

Most of the cat sanctuaries in the world do not become tourist attractions. Those that do have something unique about them, such as being located in the ruins in Rome, or the former home of Ernest Hemingway in Florida. In Amsterdam the cat sanctuary that draws in the tourist trade is located on a houseboat in the Western Canal Belt.

While the massive southern elephant seal is an uncommon sight on beaches in the southern hemisphere, they are almost never seen playing in traffic. Almost!

Composed by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov for his opera, The Tale of Tsar Salton (circa 1899-1900), the "Flight of the Bumblebee" is one of the most recognizable orchestral pieces to stand the test of time. Unfortunately, that haunting refrain just might outlive our bee population, leading many to wonder if the demise of the bee is a case of the "canary in the mineshaft?"

This is one brave little bug!  He's not backin' down for nothin'!  The sheer bad-assness that this bug displays (plus her way cool ninja poses) make this video worth checking out.

I'm sure you've seen Dances With Wolves.  But Swimming With Elephants?  And what's really odd is that they look kind'a graceful in the water...

Everyone knows someone who is crazy about their dog and will dress them up in cute little (or strange little) outfits. Then there are the insane cat ladies. Now there is the tortoise addict and her inclination to crochet little sweaters or "cozies" for her reptilian pals. Not only that, she also makes them for sale. She donates 10% of the proceeds to International Reptile Rescue to help out her cold-blooded friends.

Again we have a great example of how modern special effects techonology and science can create a visually fantastic educational video.  In this case we're looking into a prehistoric predator known as the basilosaurus.  I wouldn't want to mess with this critter...

A lot of debris has made it across the Pacific Ocean since the tsunami in Japan back in 2011. So when an 18-foot skiff washed up on a beach in Washington State in late March there didn't seem to be anything surprising about it -- until they took a look inside and found a compartment with live fish swimming inside.

While the Dik-dik called Aluna is stealing the current animal kingdom's spotlight, it wasn't too long ago, the public and the Twittersphere went agaga over the birth of a Royal Antelope. So what's all this fuss about? Well, apparently miniature versions of larger breeds hold a special place in our hearts.

Once again we enter into one of those areas that really doesn't cross my mind.  Ostriches fighting each other has never entered my thought processes.  And its just plain weird looking as well....

While the two-party system would probably never consider changing their political icons, it's odd that very seldom (if ever) do you see one of our political figures riding either a donkey or elephant? And with the 21st Century well on its way and since both parties are often criticized for being stuck in the past, perhaps it's time for one of them to update their logo as a way to energize their base and motivate their constituencies.