We Love These Animals In The News

Animals are all over the news right now, with science discoveries and feel-good stories.  A Florida woman found two manatees swimming around her backyard and munching on grass after Tropical Storm Colin hit the area, causing the tide to rise over a seawall. "Another awesome experience," Nancy Smith posted on Instagram with a video of her second manatee sighting.

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Tourists Keep Killing Animals Worldwide For Selfies

For god’s sake people, put your damn phone down and walk away from the majestic creature.  Yesterday marked the third time in recent weeks that a selfie-obsessed clown ripped an animal from its natural habitat for all the likes and shares imaginable, only to leave the unwilling accomplice dead. A woman in Macedonia dragged a white swan from Lake Ohrid because the sierra filter on Instagram is really too irresistible sometimes.

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Online Animals of 2015: Cute Faces and a Rat’s Resolve

Animals can melt the human heart, tickle the funny bone or bring us to tears. And thanks to Instagram, YouTube and other online options, you can enjoy their antics simply by following, liking or pinning them.  Dr. Bonnie Beaver, executive director of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and a professor at Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine, says two things make animal photos and videos so popular.

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Halloween Costume Ideas for Your Pet

Forget your human Halloween costume— it's your cuddly pet's costume that's racking up the likes on Instagram this season.  Ensuring that your furry friend has the cutest costume at the pet parade will require a bit of foresight, preparation and patience. But it's worth it to know that your dog, cat, hamster or guinea pig will be properly decked out for the spookiest day of the year.
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Sam, The Cat With Eyebrows, Is Slightly Concerned About Everything

Maybe the catnip just isn't doing it any more -- or maybe he's worried Internet fame could be his ultimate downfall. Whatever the cause, this permanently-furrowed feline need not worry: He's too cute to fail. Internet, meet Sam, the cat with eyebrows. Unsurprisingly, Sam's unique eyebrow-shaped markings have rocketed the kitty to viral fame overnight -- he now has more than 10,000 Instagram followers.

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Is Shishi-Maru, Scottish Fold Cat, The Newest Instagram Megastar?

Is Shishi-Maru a future Instagram megastar? The painfully cute Scottish fold already has more than 6,000 followers on the photo sharing app, and with his penchant for nom-worthy facial expressions and adorable poses, he sure looks poised for Internet domination.

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