Pets Detective

27/01/2024

Every pet owner wants to believe that their furry friend is an animal genius. How do you genuinely evaluate how intelligent — or adorably dim — your pet is, though? Well, here are a number of simple, fun experiments you can conduct at home to find out if you’ve got a feline or canine Einstein on your hands!

Every pet owner wants to believe that their furry friend is an animal genius. We all love bragging about our cat that always finds his way home, or that doggo who brings us our slippers in the morning. But according to experts, there are a number of simple, fun experiments one can conduct at home to...

23/01/2024

Researchers from the school of medicine at the University of California have tried to crack the reason why animals age faster than humans.

In a perfect world, our pets and other animals would live just as long as humans, but the reality is that their lifespans are far shorter, and the scientific explanation is not the one most people suspect.

20/01/2024

As an award-winning support animal, Kirby the Labrador retriever is a perfect example of why dogs are known as man’s best friend. Sergeant Major Kevin Bittenbender met Kirby and turned his life around.

After 34 years of service, retired Sergeant Major Kevin Bittenbender met a special ‘friend’ who helped him honor the sacrifice of his fallen soldiers and uncovered a bond that’s giving his life a heartwarming new purpose.

16/01/2024

Naturally, every pet-owner wants their furry friend to be as happy and healthy as possible. But did you know your home is filled with seemingly harmless items that may actually be toxic to your doggo or kitty cat? From human foods that don’t agree with their digestive systems, to plants that are actually poisonous if they munch on ‘em, we’ve compiled a list that will help you keep your beloved pets out of harm’s way!

Our homes are actually filled with foods and household items that are not only toxic to our pets, but potentially fatal. Veterinarians recently took to the internet to share the most commonly-found foods that could be potentially toxic, and they're not those many pet owners would suspect.

13/01/2024

Studies show that whether you choose to welcome a cat or a dog into your life can reveal a lot about your own, ahem, purr-sonality. We’ve gathered a series of traits common to cat owners and dog owners to help us decide whether it’s true. Are researchers just chasing their tails?

Researchers say a person's choice of pet says a lot about them, and from temperament to creativity, the difference between cat people and dog people run deep.

10/01/2024

History is full of incredible animal stories that have touched people’s hearts. Here are the remarkable stories of some of the best boys and girls of all time. They deserve all the head pats and belly rubs they can get.

History is full of incredible animal stories that have touched people’s hearts. We're talking brave companions that risked it all for their humans, on-screen critters that changed Hollywood forever, and unlikely four-legged war heroes. However, the real animals behind the legends have stories that...

08/01/2024

Ever seen how freaking cute a baby screech owl is? How about a newborn anteater? We’re here to champion the often-overlooked babies of the animal kingdom. Just because their parents aren’t the most beautiful, doesn’t mean they don’t deserve our attention!

We all love kittens and puppies, but some adorable animal babies out there are just as cute, even though most folks have never heard of them. From pint-sized primates to adorable woodlands creatures that look like characters out of a fairytale, enjoy a daily dose of eye bleach.

02/01/2024

Pereira de Souza saved a penguin and what happened next left him stunned.

After rescuing a distressed penguin, João Pereira de Souza struck up one of the most unlikely of friendships.

30/12/2023

Ronald was just like any other puppy; all he wanted to do was shower a loving family with affection. But compared to a lot of other young dogs, Ronald was pretty huge for his age, which led 14 potential owners to turn him away. Following heartbreak after heartbreak, he probably thought he’d never find his forever home – until his luck changed forever thanks to social media.

After 14 failed adoptions, shelter workers hatched a risky new plan for a puppy named Ronald that wound up altering his fate and earning him the lucky break he'd deserved all along.

26/12/2023

A worker at Red Lobster unloaded a delivery and discovered a rare creature...

A Red Lobster staff member came across a one-in-two-million find among a delivery of fresh seafood, and the creature, as well as what they did with it afterward, is making major headlines.

23/12/2023

When a young couple with a love of hiking decided they wanted some company for their adventures, they added a dog and a cat to their pack. And the story that follows is in equal parts heartbreaking and uplifting.

A young outdoorsy couple wanted company on their adventures, so they added a dog and a cat to their pack. But the story that follows is equal parts heartbreaking and uplifting.

19/12/2023

In your lifetime, you’ve probably met a million dogs named Bella and at least half as many Lunas. Have you ever encountered a Holdfast or a Nosewise? Let us take you through the most popular dog names from medieval times to today.

From Nosewise or Holdfast, people have called their pups all sorts of strange names through the years.

16/12/2023

Do you think you know the Earth’s tallest mountain? Or how many senses humans have? Well, think again. It turns out a lot of the things we thought we knew about the world are nothing more than myths. Don't worry, it's time to debunk them, once and for all.

We assume we understand certain facts about life, but many of the most commonly-held beliefs are actually completely false. Experts recently took to the internet to bust 40 widely-accepted myths and expose the unlikely realities behind them, and our brains haven't recovered since.

12/12/2023

The making of ‘Jaws’ turned out to be an infamous disaster

Today, we consider 'Jaws' to be an iconic film, but during the film's production, some truly astounding disasters and a series of bad luck almost derailed the movie's entire production sequence. An entire generation of people learned to fear the ocean due to the great white shark, but the film almos...

09/12/2023

Plenty of stars have formed special bonds with the animals they’ve worked with, be it a dog, a cat, a horse, or even a baby deer — so much so that they ended up taking them home! Here are celebrities who ended up adopting their animal co-stars...

From the fawn that captured Audrey Hepburn's heart to the kitten that charmed Taylor Swift, these animals adopted by celebrities from production sets are the just dose of adorable we needed.

05/12/2023

It’s easy to forget what an odd place the world can sometimes be, so here's 40 mind-boggling facts that prove truth is sometimes stranger than fiction...

From King Charles' swan hoard to the Beyoncé insect, these bizarre realities of life prove the world can be a deeply weird place at times.

02/12/2023

If you are wondering what the secret of the world's oldest dog is and if we can stack the deck in favor of our own pets living super-long lives, here's an answer for you! Scientists may finally know how the world’s oldest dog has survived for so long.

Bobi the Portuguese rafeiro is an incredible 31 years old, which is a minor miracle, but scientists say there are a couple crucial factors that play a key role in the pup's longevity.

28/11/2023

We’ve gathered the cutest, silliest, funniest, and most ridiculous photographs from around the internet of our furry friends enjoying mealtime. You have never seen a photo list quite this adorable. Trigger warning: happy hormones incoming.

Sometimes people forget that animals love eating delicious foods just as much as we do. But these photos of adorable creatures enjoying a tasty bite are a delightful reminder. Now we're eager to share some grub with our furry friends.

25/11/2023

Some of these animals are beautiful, some are mesmerizing, and some are just plain creepy, but all of them have one thing in common: they're some of the most unusual beasts around!

Our planet is a weird and wonderful place, and these strange animals ranging from pangolins to mata matas prove it.

21/11/2023

Susan Klingenberg’s life took an unexpected turn after she saved a small calf at a livestock auction. While initially Susan had been pretty nervous about how her pets would interact with each other, something quite remarkable happened.

After rescuing a calf named Bucket at a livestock auction, an incredible turn of events occurred at Susan Klingenberg’s farm that she had to share with the world.

18/11/2023

Neighbor calls the authorities on little girl catching bugs, but then they stop cold after spotting her 'collection'

Fourth-grader Bobbi Wilson was in her neighborhood collecting lanternflies, an invasive insect that harms local trees and plants, and a suspicious neighbor called the authorities on her. The officers on duty, however, stopped cold after seeing her extensive collection, catching the attention of Yale...

14/11/2023

Once used as working dogs by the fisherman of Newfoundland, "Newfies" have become as beloved for their calm disposition and fierce loyalty as they are for their tremendous size and strength. But unless you've actually seen one for yourself, it's hard to wrap your head around how truly enormous these dogs are.

Newfoundlands are one of the biggest dog breeds out there, but we didn't realize the true extent of their sheer mass until we viewed these incredible snapshots.

11/11/2023

In this day and age, it may feel like humans know practically everything there is to know. Yet there are still some facts of life that have had even the smartest minds stumped for centuries: even seemingly simple things such as why we yawn, cry, or laugh.

Despite all our scientific progress, there are some 'everyday' facts about our world that we still can't begin to explain, such as the purpose behind yawning, gravity's true nature, or why we have appendixes. Here are 30 normal aspects of our world that still leave the top minds in science stumped.

07/11/2023

Although countless people regularly use public transport in Istanbul, Turkey, one passenger in particular stood out from the rest. His name is Boji, and he was a stray dog.

Commuters in Istanbul began to notice a homeless dog named Boji taking the subway and bus by himself, and with a little "help" from the city, his fame and popularity soon skyrocketed.

04/11/2023

Can you name these iconic cartoon characters?

80% of people can't get them all right.

31/10/2023

When their boat sank, three men found themselves in shark-infested waters...here’s his incredible tale of survival.

Three friends fishing off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico planned to keep their trip short, but weather and crashing waves quickly sent them into survival mode. Their boat sank within minutes, and the men began making ingenious bids for survival, not giving up even after a shark attack. Now, they’...

28/10/2023

Why does our culture associate black cats with bad luck, the supernatural, and Halloween? The reasons are fascinating, so feel free to accompany us as we dive deep into the dark history of black cats!

In many people's minds, black cats are inherent to bad luck, the supernatural, witches, and Halloween. As it turns out, these superstitions have some shadowy historical roots that are making us look at these felines in a much different light.

24/10/2023

An otherwise ordinary woman named Mary Toft made a name for herself in that last category by allegedly giving birth to live rabbits! This peculiar phenomenon baffled the most distinguished minds of the age, but it eventually came to light that Mary was concealing a dark, disturbing secret.

Mary Toft convinced thousands that she had been physically birthing rabbits. Doctors were perplexed by the evidence before the reality behind her con became clear.

21/10/2023

Beyond The Magic: Details From Harry Potter That Are Borrowed From History

Harry Potter is the epitome of a fantasy universe complete with magic and mythical creatures, but most fans aren't aware that many of the details from the story are actually historically accurate events. From real-life people the characters were based on, to events surrounding the wizarding school,....

17/10/2023

Halloween’s fun for all of us, but man’s best friend takes the prize for the best costumes. Here are some of the most hilarious and creative costumes donned by our furry friends, from a pint-sized Pennywise to a loaf of Wonder bread, and they’re hands down the highlight of the season.