animals

Meet the World's Most Expensive Dog

Max Read · 03/15/11 08:47PM

This is Big Splash, a red Tibetan mastiff who was just sold for 10 million yuan—$1.5 million—to a "multi-millionaire coal baron" in China. That may seem like a lot of money to you, but did you know that Big Splash is actually 70 feet tall, made of clay, and will grant you a wish if you answer three riddles?

Dog Owner Makes Dog Feel Incredibly Guilty About Eating Catfood

Preksha Kumar · 03/15/11 08:45PM

Denver ate all the cat food while his owner was out and so camera in hand, the owner confronted the thieving criminal. Surely an adorably remorseful expression should be enough! The music in the background creates a rather heartbreaking scenario.

Clever "Spider Dog" Escapes Cage

Marie Bardi · 03/15/11 07:00PM

Not even a cage as big as this one could keep this puppy prisoner - watch as he scales the walls all the way up to the roof as he makes his daring escape. Too bad he couldn't bring his fellow canine captives with him!

Dog Protects Its Injured Friend After the Tsunami

Preksha Kumar · 03/15/11 06:15PM

It would be great if someone could translate what's being said but in this video, two dogs are shown in the wreckage after the tsunami. One seems to be pretty injured while the other one stands by and seems to be guarding it. Youtube comments indicate that the dogs have been rescued and are currently in an animal shelter. We hope it's true.

SeaWorld Brings Penguins to the Friendly Skies

Lisa Gagliardi · 03/15/11 10:45AM

Who could ever get enough of these monster-flipping penguins on this monkey-flying plane? Probably no one, because they are so darn cute... and aren't venomous.

Sperm Whales Might Have Names

Max Read · 03/14/11 10:08PM

It is rare that our imagination syncs up with science, so we are particularly psyched to learn of new research suggesting that sperm whales, when they click at each other, "announce themselves with discrete personal identifier[s]." Yes! That's right: Sperm whales have names.

Here's a Guy Cuddling with His Two Pet Lions

Matt Cherette · 03/14/11 09:23PM

Just in case your Monday hasn't been cute—and subconsciously terrifying—enough, here's a minute and a half of a guy cuddling with his two pet cats. Oh, did I mention that the cats are lions? Because, yeah, they are.

Pony and Cat Exchange a Tender Moment

Lisa Gagliardi · 03/14/11 11:15AM

Inter-species love is always an amazing sight, so ease in to your day by watching a foal and kitty play and cuddle with each other.

Daredevil Penguin Takes a Giant Leap of Faith

Matt Cherette · 03/12/11 09:46PM

Take a picturesque location—Boulders Beach in South Africa, in this case—a brave little penguin, and a dash of suspenseful buildup, all set to Vangelis' "Chariots of Fire," and what do you get? You get one awesome animal video!

How to Escape Hungry Predators

Preksha Kumar · 03/12/11 06:00PM

In this amazing video watch a gazelle play dead while a hyena and cheetah try to claim it. The gazelle outsmarts the two and skips its way to safety, no doubt becoming a local legend.

Here's the Sleepiest Cat in the World

Matt Cherette · 03/10/11 05:53PM

Well, folks, the headline pretty much says it all... here's 78 seconds of a really, really, really sleepy cat begrudgingly being woken up by its owners (who want to assure you that it's not drugged—or dead!—just sleepy).

Adorable Wombat Drops in on Chelsea Lately

Leah Beckmann · 03/10/11 11:30AM

Chelsea Handler and crew are continuing on their walkabout in the land down under. While in Australia, Chelsea is exploring the wildlife that lives there. Nick De Vos, a Taronga Zoo keeper, introduces her to a cuddly marsupial named Rocky.

Why You Don't Have a Spiny Penis

Max Read · 03/10/11 02:02AM

Human penises, much to the relief of most humans, lack the "barb-like structures found in many mammals" known as penile spines. For many of us, knowing that we will never encounter a barbed penis is enough; for scientists, who are the guy at the party saying, "I mean, sure, it's a nice present, but have you checked out its teeth?" the human penis's curious lack of spines is a question to be asked, and answered, and told to everyone.

Guy Makes Out With Rat on Subway Train

Lauren Soroken · 03/09/11 01:25PM

This guy was caught on a subway train putting what appears to be his pet rat in his mouth. Because that's a completely normal place for a rat to go.