animals

Stephen Fry Watches as Helpless Friend is Shagged by Rare Parrot

Jessica Poolt · 11/28/10 10:00AM

Listen to the BBC voiceover sexualize this kakapo's "thick sideburns" and "victorian gentleman's face" only moments before the fat, flightless parrot launches his sexual attack on British zoologist Mark Carwardine. All while Stephen Fry does absolutely nothing to help.

Watch a Group of Chimpanzees Totally Own a Monkey

Kate Shapiro · 11/27/10 06:00PM

Here is more evidence that chimpanzees are evil, genius masterminds.. A group of chimpanzees formulate and execute an elaborate plan to attack and capture a monkey in the wild. That poor monkey didn't know what hit him.

Prince Chunk, Gigantic Cat, Dies at 'About' 10

Jeff Neumann · 11/27/10 10:17AM

A 44-pound cat who was abandoned by his family following a home foreclosure, Prince Chunk, has died. One pound shy of a world record, Prince Chunk became a national celebrity two years ago, appearing on talk shows and magazine covers.

Adorable Kitten Does Not Want to Be Woken Up

Matt Cherette · 11/23/10 09:42PM

Meet Tosha! Tosha is an adorable little kitty cat. In this video, Tosha's owner attempts to wake him up—several times—with little success. Watch as Tosha covers his eyes, meows with exhausted disdain for his owner's interruption, and more.

Kitten Riding Turtle, Set to Chamillionaire

Christopher Han · 11/23/10 09:30AM

When you have a ride this nice, you definitely want to go slow for all the haters to see. This kitten looks clueless, bewildered about how he got on top of a turtle.

Are Dogs Smarter Than Cats?

Max Read · 11/23/10 03:24AM

According to new research, dogs' brains have grown larger at a faster rate than cats' brains, apparently because dogs live in large social groups. Does this mean that dogs are smarter than cats?

Adorable Smiling Dog Gives Cheesy Grins On Command

Chrystina Orlando · 11/22/10 02:13PM

We now present the happiest pup on the internet. Check the clip to watch this tiny canine flash those pearly whites, all while melting your heart in the process.

Vladimir Putin Hosted a Tiger Convention

Jeff Neumann · 11/22/10 07:16AM

Vladimir Putin held a summit last weekend with a stated goal of doubling the number of wild tigers by 2022. But critics say he just wants to portray himself as a tiger-like, "stand-alone, solitary yet fearsome hunter." He's badass. [NYT]

Watch Bristol and Sarah Palin Beat Halibut to Death

Matt Cherette · 11/21/10 11:29PM

On tonight's episode of Sarah Palin's Alaska, she and daughter Bristol went commercial halibut fishing. During their trip, both ladies got the chance to kill their very own fish with a club—how cute! Watch the (graphic) video inside.

Puppy Gets Thrown into a Pile of Leaves

Christopher Han · 11/21/10 07:00PM

He sinks in so quickly as if he were too small to land on top of the pile. Don't worry, he never loses scent of his owner, and comes back with his tail wagging.

Dramatic Eagle, Anyone?

Christopher Han · 11/19/10 09:24AM

Keeping in line with the dramatic / surprised animal series, here is our latest incarnation: Dramatic Eagle. It comes too late to be included in the Inception Animals video, but you'll be sure to see this in some future montage.

Not a Creature Was Stirring

Max Read · 11/17/10 03:11AM

[It's too early for Christmas, but we can make an except for the Everland Zoo in South Korea, because it's never too early for penguins dressed in Santa and reindeer costumes. Click through for more. Images via Getty.]