A cat named Oakley in Washington developed a habit of bringing home other people’s belongings,…
In Seattle, a dog named Eclipse learned to ride the bus by herself to a nearby dog park. Her solo…
In Seattle, a dog named Eclipse learned to ride the bus by herself to a nearby dog park. Her solo…
A Canadian study of 746 babies found that exposure to furry pets before and after birth was linked…
A Canadian study of 746 babies found that exposure to furry pets before and after birth was linked…
In Florida, Burmese pythons likely began as escaped or released pets. The Everglades suited them too…
In Florida, Burmese pythons likely began as escaped or released pets. The Everglades suited them too…
Did you know that a library cat once won a political battle against a city politician? In a town…
Did you know that a library cat once won a political battle against a city politician? In a town…
Valerie, a miniature dachshund, went missing on Australia’s Kangaroo Island and was safely trapped…
Valerie, a miniature dachshund, went missing on Australia’s Kangaroo Island and was safely trapped…
In New Zealand, hiker Jessica Johnston was rescued after falling from a 55-meter waterfall, but…
In New Zealand, hiker Jessica Johnston was rescued after falling from a 55-meter waterfall, but…
Studies suggest dogs can show jealousy-like behavior and may try to get between their owner and…
Studies suggest dogs can show jealousy-like behavior and may try to get between their owner and…
Animals on the Plane: 10 Bizarre Incidents Involving Animals on Flights
Commercial flights are bad enough when you have to deal with dozens to hundreds of people crammed in a metal tube. When people talk of a bad flight, it is mostly because of bad weather, sitting next to a noisy neighbor, or having to deal with screaming children on board. Add a barking dog or … Continue reading Animals on the Plane: 10 Bizarre Incidents Involving Animals on Flights
Raccoon Invasion: The Unintended Consequences of Pet Imports in Japan
In 1977, the airing of an anime based on the book Rascal in Japan led to the importation of thousands of North American raccoons as pets, which were eventually released into the wild and have since become an invasive species in the country. As a result of the raccoon population explosion in Japan, government officials […]