Sunday, November 18, 2012

Video: Baby Elephant Plays On The Beach With A Rope



Remember when things were fun? If you don't, just watch this baby elephant playing with a rope on the beach and try to make your life a little more like this today.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Video: Letterman's Stupid Pet Tricks Still The Best As Dog Pushes Other Dog



America, meet Ruger and Rogue, two Australian cattle dogs who love to push each other around in a child's car. They made their TV debut on "Late Show with David Letterman" during a Stupid Pet Tricks segment on Tuesday night. With some prodding from Linda Wright, they finally show off the best method of dog transportation we've ever seen.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Video: Veteran's Day: Dogs Welcoming Soldiers Home



Veteran's Day is November 11, and in honor of our men and women in uniform we've rounded up our all-time favorite videos of soldiers being welcomed home by their canine counterparts. Nothing says, "Welcome back," like a wagging tail and a slobbery kiss.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Video: Missing Australian Toddler, Dante Berry, Found With Loyal Dog At His Side



When 2-year-old Dante Berry wandered out of his home and into the Australian bush he was lucky to have his faithful dog, Dasher, at his side to survive the long, rainy night. According to Yahoo News, Berry left his front yard in Mildura, Australia, on Tuesday around 8:30 p.m. with his German Shepherd at his side.

Saturday, November 10, 2012

'Harp Sponge' Discovered In Deep Ocean Off California



A new carnivore shaped like a candelabra has been spotted in deep ocean waters off California's Monterey Bay. The meat-eating species was dubbed the "harp sponge," so-called because its structure resembles a harp or lyre turned on its side. A team from the Monterey Bay Research Aquarium Institute in Moss Landing, Calif., discovered the sponge in 2000 while exploring with a remotely operated vehicle. The sponges live nearly 2 miles (3.5 kilometers) beneath the ocean's surface.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Video: Chengdu Panda Cubs Are The Cutest Things On Earth



We present your cuteness ration for the rest of the year. The Chengdu Panda Base in China recently released the most adorable photograph of baby pandas ever. According to CNN, the seven new panda cubs were born in the Sichuan-based breeding center between July and September 2012.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Poodle Cats Could Be The New Rage For Feline Fans



In 1987, a mutant kitten was born in Montana with hair like a poodle. Named Miss DePesto, this kitten grew up and birthed curly kittens of her own. As the curly cat family tree grew, Miss DePesto's descendants eventually became recognized as a new breed: the Selkirk Rex.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Experimental Newborn Bandages Inspired By Spider Webs, Mica And Gecko Feet



Whether you peel them off slowly or just rip them away, one thing is certain about bandages: they hurt like heck when they come off. But beyond the hurt, sticky bandages are actually a pretty big medical problem. More than 1.5 million people suffer injuries every year when bandages are removed — primarily newborns and the elderly, whose skin is more sensitive and easily damaged. Injuries in these cases can vary from temporary skin irritation to permanent scarring.

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Video: Cat Adopts Hedgehog Babies



Russian cat Sonya took in four orphaned baby hedgehogs and is raising them alongside her own kitten. The sound you just heard was your heart breaking into millions of tiny pieces.

Friday, November 2, 2012

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.