If you're stuck for present ideas for a dog-loving friend, a new calendar could make their Christmas. The Dogs Catching Treats calendar for 2020 has…
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Pig monkey hybrids created in China genetics lab in bizarre world first
Chinese scientists have created pig monkey hybrids – paving the way to a future in which human organs could be custom-grown in animals for transplant.…
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Gangs of mice are attacking albatrosses and eating chicks alive on remote island
Gangs of mice are attacking adult albatrosses and eating their chicks alive on a remote island in the South Atlantic, shocking footage has revealed. The…
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Is This the First Fossil of an Embryo?
A creature called Caveasphaera lived in China 609 million years ago, and it left behind fossils that resemble tiny grains of sand. But as innocuous…
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Mummified lion cubs dating back 2,600 years discovered in incredible world-first
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered what they believe are two mummified lion cubs , in an incredible world first. The mummified lions were discovered in…
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Giant ape twice as tall as an adult human roamed Earth 2 million years ago
The teeth of a giant ape that was twice as tall as an adult human have been discovered in southern Chile. The extinct ape, dubbed…
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Rare deer-like species photographed for first time in wild
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A tiny deer-like species not seen by scientists for nearly 30 years has been photographed in a forest in southern Vietnam,…
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Scientist finds evidence that humans are ‘alien race’ and not from Earth
More than one scientist has, over the years, wondered why humans are so different to any other animals on Earth. Now one man thinks he…
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Chicken drinks pint of Guinness in Irish pub as blokes cheer on
Animal rights activists are furious after a chicken with a taste for Guinness was filmed enjoying a pint of the black stuff on a pub…
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Mysterious Ancient Egyptian cat mummy discovered with three tails and five legs
While cats are usually seen as pets these days, back in Ancient Egypt the animals were held in the highest esteem. Now, scientists from the…
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Unexplained dead ‘cat lizard’ washes up on Brit beach – no one knows what it is
A bizarre-looking animal has washed up on a beach in Scotland – sparking fierce debate about what it might be. While the body is furry,…
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Live pigs used as ‘crash test dummies’ and killed in ‘cruel’ experiments
Horrifying images have emerged of live pigs appearing to be used as crash test dummies. The animals can be seen in photographs strapped into yellow…
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Octopus tries to steal diver’s camera in hilarious underwater tug-of-war
A diver in France was in for a surprise during a recent expedition, after an octopus tried to steal his camera. Diver Eric Desmet was…
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Mutant piglet born with six legs shown walking like a spider in bizarre video
A rare mutant pig with six legs has been captured walking like a spider through the grass. The freak piglet, which was born on a…
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Gorillas sing ‘food songs’ as they eat which get louder if they’re enjoying meal
Gorillas living in the wild make up happy little food-related songs as they eat, scientists have confirmed for the first time. The discovery was made…
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When Biking and Bears Don’t Mix
HELENA, Mont. — The death of a ranger, Brad Treat, in 2016 was a wake-up call for grizzly bear biologists. Mr. Treat, an avid mountain…
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Tragic fate of animals being boiled or skinned alive in booming wildlife trade
Warning: Graphic images Millions of wild animals are being kept as exotic pets or killed and turned into fashion accessories, according to a shock new…
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Cops shocked to find perp who smashed taxi window was a goose
Police called to a reported traffic collision in Nottingham yesterday found instead a bizarre smash and grab situation. Officers arrived to find a taxi with…
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Angry Pizza Express customer punches female vegan protester in busy restaurant
A female vegan activist was punched in the face by a Pizza Express customer after protesters stormed into the restaurant last night. Footage shows animal…
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Scientists believe this newly discovered ‘giant salamander’ is the world’s largest amphibian
Scientists have determined that a giant salamander previously housed at the London Zoo not only represents a newly discovered species — it’s also likely the largest…
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Two-headed rattlesnake ‘Double Dave’ rescued from certain death by scientists
A two-headed baby rattlesnake has been found in a New Jersey, US, forest. The creature, which has been named Double Dave, appears to have two…
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Passengers surprised as woman boards flight with her miniature horse
Passengers on board an American Airlines flight this week were joined by a surprising fellow traveller – a miniature horse! The pony, named Flirty, didn't…
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Florida’s Panthers Hit With Mysterious Crippling Disorder
In southwest Florida, any sighting of the state’s iconic panther — on your porch, lounging in the backyard, advancing toward you on a trail —…
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Heartbreaking images show seal in agony with frisbee trapped round its neck
Seals with frisbees trapped on their necks have been spotted on the UK coast, as the number of animals affected by plastic litter reaches an…
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Sea lion gets caught in humpback whale’s mouth in ‘true Jonah experience’
While humpback whales ’ diets usually consists of krill, anchovies and the odd sardine, one humpback accidentally got a mouthful of a slightly bigger animal…
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Bali hotel lets you play with puppies by the pool and stays are only £19 a night
How does spending your day on a beautiful island, basking in the sunshine by the pool, and hanging out with puppies all day sound? Well,…
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11 diseases that can pass from animals to humans
Illnesses that can pass from animals to humans are known as zoonotic. These types of illnesses can be common and are typically spread through contact…
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Circus swaps real animals for holograms
A German circus has stopped using real-life animals in its performances and changed to holograms instead. Circus Roncalli, which was founded in 1976, uses 3D…
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These Animals Are Surrounded by Water. But What Do They Drink?
Q. Humans can’t drink seawater. So what do sea lions, whales, dolphins and sea birds drink? A. Marine animals may consume both freshwater and saltwater.…
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Former feral child raised by dogs recalls how strays fed him and kept him warm
A man who was raised by dogs as a child has spoken of how the stray animals on the street saved his life. Ivan Mishukov,…
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