Animals

New species of beetle discovered with bottle opener-shaped penis, gets named after a beer

Nature is full of unique and beautiful creatures, and one of the amazing things is that we’re still discovering new species all the time. Recently, researchers discovered a new beetle, and found it had a ...

Couple demands refund from airline after 13-hour flight with gassy, slobbering dog — then donate money

A New Zealand couple demanded a refund from an airline after they were trapped next to a snorty, gassy creature on a 13-hour flight from Paris to Singapore. The couple was forced to move into ...

Stranded on rocky beach for two years, Britain’s ‘loneliest sheep’ rescued and taken to a farm

Stranded alone for two years on the foothills of the Scottish Highlands, a sheep, now known as Fiona, watched as people kayaked past her, bleating for their attention. Hearing the pleas of Britain’s “loneliest sheep,” ...

Pregnant woman distraught after coworker suggests she get rid of her cats to protect unborn child

After a bossy, misinformed friend suggested a pregnant mother get rid of her cats before her baby arrives, the mom-to-be instead decided to dump her friend, Josie. The argument was about the baby getting toxoplasmosis ...

Dog dad spends hours carving a pup-o-lantern to look exactly like his Pomeranian, Sophie

While many of us may be content with creating a toothless, triangle-eyed pumpkin, Andy Manoloff is inspired by a woofy “Howloween” that honors his pups. Using the same steady hands that served him as a ...

Weeks after he lost his lower jaw in a grizzly attack, veteran headed home to dog and root beer floats

A little more than 50 years since his first encounter with a bear, a Navy veteran survived his second grizzly attack in Big Sky’s Yellow Mule Trail after a 10-foot-tall beast ripped off his lower ...

Smart crane knows how to knock on the door to ask for food — homeowner befriends bird and his family

After Carl announced his presence by knocking on her door, a Florida woman gave into the charming father and his family of squawking squatters, who oftentimes nest on her front lawn. Carl, a crane, made ...

Zoo separates five naughty parrots who swear at visitors – you won’t believe what they say

A wildlife sanctuary in England was forced to separate five potty-mouthed African Grey parrots, keeping them away from visitors, who became the target of their expletive-filled conversations. The birds, known for their brilliant mimicry, live ...

Can you spot the impressively camouflaged caterpillar hiding in the leaf?

Have you ever been surprised by a moving twig that turned out to be a peace-loving stick insect on an afternoon stroll? Or maybe you’ve marvelled over a pink petal-like critter perched in a praying ...

Phillies fan and his emotional support alligator denied entry to baseball stadium

Only in America does a man attempt to bring his emotional support alligator into a baseball stadium. Joie Henney and his emotional support animal, WallyGator, were stopped at the entrance of Citizens Bank Park Wednesday ...