Animal Crackers: Dogs, Cats & Critters
Whether it's a hero cat that dials 9-1-1 or dog that dines on caviar, weird animal news is a tail-waggin' good time. Here's a rundown of the latest strange and bizarre stories from the animal kingdom.
Baby Joy for Giant Panda - Twice!
China welcomed the first baby pandas born in captivity since the devastating May earthquake – and it was twins.
China welcomed the first baby pandas born in captivity since the devastating May earthquake – and it was twins.
High Tea for Posh Pooches
If you want to see spoiled bitches, check out the London's posh Oxo Tower Blue Cross Tea Party, where dapper dogs in bow ties ate off fine china.
If you want to see spoiled bitches, check out the London's posh Oxo Tower Blue Cross Tea Party, where dapper dogs in bow ties ate off fine china.
Weird Insect News
Are the killer bees still coming? Here's the latest on weird insect news.
Are the killer bees still coming? Here's the latest on weird insect news.
A $21 Billion Dog's Life
Forget the flagging economy. Even as more people are loosing their homes, American pets are more pampered than ever. Americans spent $41 billion last year on their cuddly critters.
Forget the flagging economy. Even as more people are loosing their homes, American pets are more pampered than ever. Americans spent $41 billion last year on their cuddly critters.
Quack if You Love a Duck Fashion Show
Dressing up aquatic fowl -- an event known as the Pied Piper Duck Show - is one of the highlights of Australia's Sydney Royal Easter Show, where the birds decked out in fancy hats and fine couture strut the catwalks.
Dressing up aquatic fowl -- an event known as the Pied Piper Duck Show - is one of the highlights of Australia's Sydney Royal Easter Show, where the birds decked out in fancy hats and fine couture strut the catwalks.
Eagle Rock School Gets Insect Monitor
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is giving an award to a California teacher that has appointed a classroom insect monitor.
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is giving an award to a California teacher that has appointed a classroom insect monitor.
Of Mice and Men
Rats are among the most reviled animals, but perhaps they're the most misunderstood, too.
Rats are among the most reviled animals, but perhaps they're the most misunderstood, too.
Weird Bird News
Three cheers for our fine feathered friends! Here's a look at strange news stories involving parrots , chickens and other flapping creatures.
Three cheers for our fine feathered friends! Here's a look at strange news stories involving parrots , chickens and other flapping creatures.
Hiroshima man keeps crocodilian pet - Boing Boing
Large man-eating reptiles make great friends, but don't let them take you to lunch.
Large man-eating reptiles make great friends, but don't let them take you to lunch.
National Geographic
The esteemed nature magazine's Web site maintains a separate section for giant snails, "vibrating" and bat hospitals.
The esteemed nature magazine's Web site maintains a separate section for giant snails, "vibrating" and bat hospitals.
UnderwaterTimes: UnderWeird
SCUBA divers offer their take from down under, and if you haven't seen a 12-headed jellyfish or a 'true blue' lobster, now is your chance.
SCUBA divers offer their take from down under, and if you haven't seen a 12-headed jellyfish or a 'true blue' lobster, now is your chance.