animals

Dog Saves Boy From Cougar Attack

Whitney Jefferson · 01/05/10 02:02PM

A golden retriever named Angel lived up to his name when he fought off a cougar attacking an eleven-year-old boy. The dog was thought to be dead after the cougar finished with him, but he miracuously sprung "back to life."

Furbat Eats an Apple

Whitney Jefferson · 01/05/10 10:30AM

This little guy is apparently a sugar glider, native to Australia. How lucky can the Aussies be? I'd like one for my own, please.

Tiger Cub Stumbles Around

Allison Oldfather · 01/04/10 10:30AM

He tries to play with his blanket, but gives up and goes back to his kennel. But really, it doesn't matter so much what he does— he's just too darn cute!

New Year, New Roo

Daniel Barnum-Swett · 01/01/10 04:30PM

Skippy the Bush Kangaroo delighted audiences worldwide during the late 1960s. With Australia experiencing the New Year first, Skippy seems the perfect wtf to usher us into the new decade; icon of the past and portent of future joys.

Tricky Dog Steals Sled From Kids

Allison Oldfather · 01/01/10 10:30AM

This dog is bored of watching the kids sled, so he decides to steal the sled and make them play his game for a change.

Cat Sticks Head Under Faucet

Allison Oldfather · 12/31/09 10:30AM

This kitty must like sticking her head under the faucet because she can't seem to stop.

Monkeys Do Bill Cosby Proud by Feasting on Jell-O

Mike Byhoff · 12/31/09 10:05AM

Zookeepers at the Bronx Zoo give these squirrel monkeys a special treat they've never had before: Jell-O filled with blueberries. Hesitant at first, the monkeys end up absolutely loving this rare and slippery treat. Sure beats eating their own poo.

The Waterslide Dog

Allison Oldfather · 12/30/09 10:30AM

This dog has so much fun sliding into a pool he does it again and again and again.

Iguana Girl

Allison Oldfather · 12/30/09 10:00AM

When a giant iguana washes to shore people are scared, but one little girl decides to make friends.

Did a PETA Spy Mistreat Animals So He Could Tell PETA about It?

Ravi Somaiya · 12/30/09 06:33AM

A strange case has come to light in Texas. Howard Goldman was sent into an exotic animal dealership to document cruelty. Now attorneys for the dealership accuse him of deliberately mistreating snakes in his care so he could report mistreatment.

Back-Flipping Hamster

Allison Oldfather · 12/29/09 10:30AM

This hamster does one back flip. Then another. Then another. Then Another. Then so many that you begin to worry about his health and sanity.

Roadkill's Financial Revenge

Daniel Barnum-Swett · 12/28/09 04:30PM

New York City personal injury firm, Greenstein & Millbauer, attempts low-budget advertising recognition, substituting a well-known spokes-gecko for a poorly rendered and clumsily oblivious squirrel. If you or a loved squirrel has been injured in an accident, call today.

Cat Attacks Washing Machine

Allison Oldfather · 12/28/09 10:30AM

It's so frustrating, watching all those bright colors swirl and whirl mockingly from behind the glass. It's enough to make a cat ATTACK!

Teacher is Not at All Appreciative of Her Birthday Gift

Mike Byhoff · 12/28/09 09:46AM

Some thoughtful young students decide to go the extra mile on their teacher's birthday. They sing her happy birthday and give her a thoughtful gift. The teacher does not recognize this as a kind-hearted gesture.

Cute Little Otter Is Trained to Deliver Christmas Gifts

Whitney Jefferson · 12/25/09 11:45AM

Otters—the most "aww"-inducing animals on the planet—are trained quite easily, it seems. This otter knows how to get "letters to Santa" and can carry around Christmas stockings! Adorable.

Parrot Sings a Christmas Tune

Allison Oldfather · 12/25/09 10:30AM

Listen to this grey parrot singing 'Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.' Merry Christmas!

B.B. Bunny's Christmas Spectacular

Daniel Barnum-Swett · 12/24/09 04:30PM

More incredible than the miracle of Christmas is the miracle of adorable animals dressed up in costumes doing tricks. If only all the manger critters had frilled sombreros and hula hoops like the international superstar B.B. Bunny and her entourage.

Frog's Legs Drop It Like It's Hot

Mike Byhoff · 12/23/09 03:45PM

As a kid, it was really fun to put salt on a slug (shut up, PETA) and watch it melt like the Wicked Witch of the West. Well putting salt on frog's legs yields much freakier, and sexier results.