A female Owston's civet, which is listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, was born on April 15 at the U.K. zoo, and head zookeeper, Dave Rich, has been personally caring for her ever since, according to the zoo's website.
We all love the awesome twitter page, @WeRateDogs. This twitter account does exactly what it says. It rates dogs. And their funny captions are just over the top. But did you know there's also a page that rates cats? Scroll down below for the funny cat rates. These are sure to help you get through even the gloomiest day.
Just because cats don't like to work doesn't mean they don't enjoy watching other people work.
The Yuzo No Le cat cafe in Japan is located next to a rice paddy and there's nothing the feline residents of this cafe love more than watching the owner farmer next door planting his rice. Watch this adorable video.
Nothing like some doggo memes to turn a ruff day into a pawsitive one! Sit back and enjoy the good boi/girl goodness! You can find more doggo goodies here!
We hear in them about parables of being slow and plodding, steady and methodical, and occasionally obsessed with Ninjitsu, news reporters, and pizza. We are, of course, talking about Turtles! World Turtle Day celebrates these noble reptiles and their place in the world and encourages people to take action to help protect them, both the common pet turtle and the ever endangered sea turtle.
These new portraits taken by the talented Robert Sijka will have you daydreaming about a land where Maine Coons rule all, and honestly, we're here for it. From high wizards to sorcerer's apprentices, these fierce and powerful cats demand your full attention.
Another wonderful comic by the talented @Pet_Foolery, explores what it would have been like to have the cats of 10,000 B.C. as we do in the present time. The result? Hilarity.
The dog, named Emma, was put to sleep and buried with her dead owner, in accordance with the late Virginia woman's will. The incident has prompted a discussion about whether it was the right choice, and whether the move should be allowable by law. While we understand the love people have with animals, so much so that even in death they want to be with their furry loved ones -- this is just wrong and heartbreaking. Dogs already have a short but precious time on earth as it is, why rush it? What are your thoughts about it?
What starts off as a sad story soon turns into a 'Fox and the Hound' tale. Only without the hound and the heartache of abandonment. Well, maybe a little heartache. Chris Rolfe, a farmer from Haywards Heath, West Sussex, had been checking on his pregnant ewes when he saw a car hit a fox on his way home. He immediately went to check on the fox when he noticed it was a vixen and there was movement of cubs inside her belly. Thinking quickly, he performed a C-Section and pulled out the pups.
Story via BBC News
