animals

Chimp Rocks the Segway

Allison Oldfather · 01/29/10 10:30AM

Watch this chip careen around a park on a Segway chased by a man in a matching outfit.

Orangutan Smokes The Day Away

Allison Oldfather · 01/28/10 10:30AM

This monkey looks extremely human while puffing away. Can't say we blame him one bit.

Cat Attacks Bear

Michael Jordan · 01/25/10 03:23PM

This family's house cat attacked a bear, demonstrating once again that there is a fine line between bravery and stupidity.

First Movie Shot by Chimps Lacks Visual Style, Depth, and Ability to Work a Camera

Mike Byhoff · 01/25/10 02:45PM

In this preview clip, BBC America took what was probably the most usable minute of footage and slapped it into their preview. And in exactly zero of these shots did the chimps think to use a tripod, focus the lens, or even take some quick establishing shots. Instead it just looks like a Michael Bay movie.

Say Hello To a Talking Dog

Jessica Poolt · 01/25/10 10:30AM

If humans spoke like this, would anyone take them seriously— let alone applaud and embrace their humiliating efforts? No. Then why are we accepting such horrible attempts at dialogue from our beloved dogs? It's time to set some standards.

Please Adopt Robocat Before It Destroys Us All

Mike Byhoff · 01/25/10 10:05AM

During morning talk shows they usually show pets that are up for adoption. Mr. Flufferskins and Dr. Smooches are cute additions to anyone's family. But it takes a certain badass to adopt and tame the untameable beast that is Robocat.

Shepard Smith Presents: 'The Great Puppy Watch'

Pareene · 01/22/10 05:52PM

Shepard Smith, America's best newsman, had one of the finest broadcasts of storied career today on Studio B. There was a puppy, stuck in the LA river. It was rescued by a helicopter. Shepard Smith talked America through it.

Today Show's Doggie Glamour

Daniel Barnum-Swett · 01/22/10 12:23PM

From Bow to Wow, the Today Show segment which details the desperate stories of a handful of shelter dogs before giving them glamorous makeovers, rolled out four new puppy debutantes this morning: Paisley, Bradford, Miles, and Lancelot.

Child Films Dad's Ill-Conceived Attempt at Spider Domination

Elaine Moran · 01/22/10 10:30AM

This man has enlisted the help of his small child as he attempts to catch an absolutely enormous spider in his home.

How long it will take us humans to realize that spiders look scary for a reason? That reason is to deter us from foolhardy stunts like this one.

The Japanese Game Show All About Animals and Insanity

Daniel Barnum-Swett · 01/21/10 01:04PM

Japan continues its cultural dominance over the entirety of American broadcasting with a game show in which animals navigate through a racecourse of dominoes while humans look on and cheer nervously.

Squirrel is Flummoxed by Peanut Tied to a String

Frank Cozzarelli · 01/21/10 10:30AM

Every squirrel fisherman knows that the best squirrel fishing technique is to tie a peanut on a string. Alas, they won't be making any squirrel burgers tonight, as this very determined squirrel is hungry and up to the challenge.

Cute Kitten Adorably Fall Down the Stairs

Vanessa Prat · 01/20/10 10:30AM

Two adorable kittens are climbing up the stairs when one doesn't quite make it...falling the whole entire flight down! But at the base we see he is a trooper! A little shaken up, but eight more lives to go.

Polar Bear Hugs Dog

Michael Jordan · 01/19/10 10:30AM

This polar bear sure loves hugging its doggie pal. Don't squeeze your little friend too tightly, bear!

How To Survive a Bear Attack

David Matthews · 01/18/10 11:00AM

Bear attacks are serious and one way to scare people straight is stop motion animation. It's the "safe" stylistic choice for this video; Michael Haneke is the only filmmaker "real" enough to film a staged murder by bear. Enjoy.

Kitty Tries To Catch Fish Under Ice

Allison Oldfather · 01/18/10 10:30AM

This cat hilariously slips around the transparent ice trying to catch the goldfish swimming under it.