animals

Heavy Metal Rooster Meets the Headbanging Cockatoo

Devon Irete · 04/07/10 09:30AM

Birds of a feather... they flock together, they squak, scream and rock out with their you-know-whats out together... These two seem like a match made in the weird, blackened aviary of Slipknot heaven.

Bipedal Cat Sees Your Every Move

Elaine Moran · 04/06/10 09:50AM

No one does surrealism like the French, so it makes perfect sense that French cats walk on two legs and have their own inner electropop soundtrack. Be advised-this one's watching you.

Preying Mantis Tackles Hummingbird

Elaine Moran · 04/06/10 09:30AM

This slow-motion video captures a preying mantis attacking a hummingbird. The hummingbird did survive, which is good, because the cuter animal should always prevail.

Cats on Toilets

Michael Jordan · 04/05/10 09:30AM

Check out this cute compilations of cats using the toilet. So civilized, these felines.

Packs of Vicious Coyotes Prey on Westchester Poodles

Ravi Somaiya · 04/03/10 01:45PM

Well Westchester poodle, singular, anyway. Cleopatra, a fluffy white doggy owned by an elderly lady was tethered serenely in the back yard last week, dreaming of coiffure, when she was set upon by the slavering hounds.

Hand-Holding Otters Will Make You Believe In Love

Henry Baker · 04/02/10 03:30PM

This video of two literally and figuratively attached otters at a Vancouver zoo is beyond adorable. Apparently otters have the most laidback lifestyle of all time.

Bullshit, Bat Shit, Ape Shit: A Taxonomy of Rhetorical Shit

Maureen O'Connor · 04/02/10 12:19AM

An intrepid reader writes, "How do you decide which is the better term 'apeshit' or 'batshit'? It must be a tough call." With all the different types of shit out there, choosing the correct shit can be a mess.

Google Translate for Animals

Jon Martin · 04/01/10 02:07PM

Today, Google released a new and revolutionary feature that is expected to send shock waves through silicon valley. Registered Google users may now use Google Translate to talk to animals. Also, it's April 1st.

Frog Cinema Turns into Freaky Frog Voicebox

Devon Irete · 04/01/10 09:25AM

This frog starts out like any other... slimey and jumpy. Oddly patient as it has its face shoved up against the lens, only to unleash the most unfroglike noise ever. I think its real, too.

Gorilla Gets A Kitten

Elaine Moran · 03/31/10 02:11PM

Koko the gorilla has had several pet cats, and today she is picking a new one! She selects Tigger, a little orange and white ball of adorable.

Ricochet The SURFice Dog Will Make You Cry At Your Desk

Elaine Moran · 03/31/10 12:17PM

In a good way, of course. Ricochet was in training to be a service dog, but loved chasing birds too much (who could blame her?) to complete the program. She became a surf dog and raises money for people with disabilities.

Panda Attack!

Michael Jordan · 03/30/10 03:18PM

This panda furiously attacks the tree branch that wronged it. Aww, panda, you are even adorable when you are angry.

Cat Invades Morning Routine

Jessica Poolt · 03/30/10 09:30AM

Imagine getting ready in the morning while balancing a cat on your head, its tail only millimeters away from your mouth as you brush your teeth. According to this video, that's what this woman has to deal with. She secretly likes it.

Seahorse and Pregnant: Male in Labor

Robyn Caplan · 03/29/10 09:30AM

With a series of contractions, a seahorse gives birth to its young, releasing these small creatures from his pouch into the surrounding water. After birth, the seahorse swims to his mate, looking for comfort and a seahorse kiss.

Cat Vs. Praying Mantis

Mike Byhoff · 03/26/10 09:30AM

Cats always try to play it so cool, so when they get confused about something, like a bad-ass praying mantis, there's no choice but to capture the moment and enjoy it.

Baby Monkey in a Bag

Mike Byhoff · 03/25/10 09:30AM

Two little monkeys sitting in a car, one in a child's seat, the other's not far. The other pops out, but just his head. At least they're safe in the car, and not falling off the bed.