Curious Fox Gets Head Stuck In Floorboard

Amanda Dickens — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:24:00 -0700

Curiosity got the best of a fox in Hatfield, England. While meandering through a construction site at the University of Herfordshire, he got his head stuck in a hole while trying to escape. The fox's predicament made for quite the picture when construction workers showed up for work that morning.

Weekend At The Oxen Races

Amanda Dickens — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:44:00 -0700

Nearly ten thousand people in Muensing, Germany attended the fifth annual ox-racing championship over this past weekend. Was it a weekend of bull or harmless fun??

When Goats Fly: True Story!!

Amanda Dickens — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:06:00 -0700

We've seen birds, monkeys, squirrels,and chipmunks in trees, but goats?? Yep, this photo is NOT photo-shopped readers. The goats of Morocco seem to have flying powers to get them to the top of the diminishing Argan tree where the best fruit resides. Read on to find out the story behind this rare sight.

Are Cloned Horses Fair Game At The Olympics?

Amanda Dickens — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:34:00 -0700

According to the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) they are. Last month the FEI lifted a ban against using cloned horses in the next Olympic Games. Read more to see what you think about the fairness of removing the ban.

What Will Ikea Think Of Next? Dog Parking Lots!

Amanda Dickens — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:55:54 -0700

Attention all dog owers: Would you like to have a comfy place to leave your dog outside the store while you go in and shop? Well, if you answered yes, an Ikea store in Germany has started a trend you may love. Dog parking lots could be the next big thing in retail!

Tweet A Dog A Bone

Amanda Dickens — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 22:39:52 -0700

Toby is a lucky dog! He has his own twitter account and an IT consultant for an owner. With over eight thousand followers and a computer that his owner built to give him a treat every time he gets a tweet, this pup never goes hungry! Give it a try @FeedToby!

6 Week Old Kitten Survives 9 Day, 2000 Mile Trip in Delivery Truck

Amanda Dickens — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:57:22 -0700

This kitten's curiosity just got her a trip 2,000 miles from home. The Turkish feline traveled across Europe after sneaking onto a delivery trailer to take a cat nap.

Dog's Litter Includes Four Pups & A Kitten?!

Amanda Dickens — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 23:11:41 -0700

The idea that cats and dogs don't get along couldn't be any further from the truth according to this story. In fact, in this case a cat and dog may have gotten along so well that they created an offspring!

Fortune Telling Ferret Joins The Euro Games 2012 Festivities

Amanda Dickens — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 04:02:29 -0700

Not sure which team to place your bets on at the next sporting event? You may want to ask Fred the Ferret. He correctly predicted the winner of the first three 2012 Euro Games.

Farmer In South Africa Puts Sheep On Cell Phone Plan

Amanda Dickens — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 23:08:44 -0700

Don't try to steal this farmer's sheep because they have a direct line to their owner! His sheep are supplied with cell phones, and they know how to use them.

Road Kill To Be Newest Trend In The UK Bar Scene?

Amanda Dickens — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:35:00 -0700

Taxidermy is taken to a whole new level thanks to a bar in the UK. Dead animals found along the road are being used to house bottles of beer and are selling at $765 a pop.

Rare White Killer Whale Spotted Off Coast Of Russia

Amanda Dickens — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 06:45:19 -0700

It's an iceberg...it's a whale...NO, it's "Iceberg" the white killer whale!! Researchers spotted what could be the first albino killer whale while conducting research in the Pacific Ocean.

Animal Activists Fight To Keep Live Animals Out Of 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremonies

Amanda Dickens — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:58:46 -0700

The Olympics are a few weeks away, but are the farm animals ready?? Live animals are set to be part of a country farm scene at the beginning of the 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies.

New Legislation Tries To Protect Dugongs in Australia from Painful Death

Amanda Dickens — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:46:48 -0700

Australian Parliament introduces new legislation this week to restrict hunters from inflicting unreasonable pain on the dugong in Australia's northern waters.

Dolphin 101 Could Be The Next New Course Under The Sea

Amanda Dickens — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:48:45 -0700

Known as one of the smartest animals in the world, we just may find out how smart dolphins are if we could just understand what they are saying! A new device called a Piezoelectric Underwater Speaker may allow us to do just that. Researchers at Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology have created this device to capture the full range of a dolphins language.

Pig Insulin: A Diabetic's Friend Or Frenemy?

Amanda Dickens — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:52:49 -0700

Pigs may be a diabetics new bestfriend based on recent studies. Although the studies have endured some controversy, they have shown signs of the pig being more of a friend than frenemy. Recently 2 people with Type 1 diabetes have been able to stop their insulin injections due to undergoing a minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure that places encapsulated pig insulin into their abdomen.