The fantastically named “blue dragon” is an ocean dwelling animal which looks as impressive as it sounds. They are in fact a type of sea slug (nudibranch), but these flashy slugs boast an incredible defense mechanism that sets them apart from their garden-variety cousins. The blue dragon—Glaucus atlanticus—has been known to scientists for over 300…
‘Blue Dragon’ Sea Slugs May Look Pretty but Deliver Potent Sting Because of What They Eat
Photographer Captures Stunning Images of Rare White Dolphin ‘Casper’ in Monterey Bay
A rare white dolphin, dubbed Casper, has been delighting whale watchers in Monterey Bay, California. The striking swimmer has been known to the bay for over six years and is a firm favorite among marine mammal enthusiasts. “There are not a lot of areas where dolphins can be spotted close to shore. It’s like the…
Incontinent Puppy With Spina Bifida, Stood Up by Potential Adopters, Finds Perfect Fur-Ever Family
A 9-month-old American bulldog, who happens to have spina bifida and went viral on social media when his potential adopters didn’t show up, has found the perfect forever family. Nonprofit Peaches Bully Rescue of West Chester, Ohio, posted on Facebook when the puppy’s 40-minute journey to meet potential adopters on Jan. 23 ended in a huge…
Jack Russell Pup Saves Owner’s Life, Alerting Her to House Fire Minutes Before Flames Would Have Caused Explosion
A grateful pet owner has thanked the brave pup who saved her life after it alerted her to a fire which would have blown up their house within minutes. Diane Thompson, 51, initially told her 1-year-old Jack Russell, Bella, to come back to bed when she woke up to her barking at 3:30 a.m. on…
Beaten, Abandoned Pit Bull Spends 10 Years in a Shelter, Until Loving Staff Member Adopts Her
Rescuers first found the female pit bull with her muzzle bound, beaten, with her legs “hog-tied.” Since then, she spent almost a decade in an animal shelter, though recently, the unfortunate animal’s lot has improved, as she has found the perfect forever home. A good Samaritan named Ernie Moss found the pit bull, now named…
Swedish Photographer Shares Stunning Photos Capturing Regal Beauty of the Lusitano Horse
A Swedish photographer’s deep love for horses transformed a hobby into a passion project that now takes her around the world. However, there is one breed that especially stands out to her for its unique, regal poise and beauty—the Lusitano. “I have been photographing horses for over 3 years now,” Mayra Vidal, of Malmö, Sweden, told…
Can You Spot the Expertly-Camouflaged Snow Leopard in This Photo of a ‘Barren’ Cliff Face?
Take a look at this photograph, and tell me what you see. You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s just a barren, rocky cliff face, up in the mountains somewhere, with some snow and a few icicles. But you’d also be mistaken. Pore over the details of the picture for long enough, and you’re likely to…
Aussie Teen Dies From Box Jellyfish Sting Off Coast of Queensland, Prompts Public Warning
An Aussie teen has passed away after being stung by a box jellyfish—one of the world’s deadliest sea creatures—during a fishing trip on Feb. 22. The 17-year-old, from Bamaga in far north Queensland, encountered the deadly jellyfish at Patterson’s Point in Cape York. He was intubated at the scene and flown by Royal Flying Doctor’s Service…
‘Pretty Dim’ Dognappers Try to Steal Highly-Trained Belgian Malinois, and Get Taught a Lesson
The tables got turned on two would-be dognappers who thought they would steal a 66-pound Belgian Malinois right from their owner’s hand late January. Nellie, a highly-trained search and rescue dog, was accompanied by her owner, 19-year-old Toby Currier of Hampshire, England, when the would-be thieves approached. “Nellie and I were walking home from Cosham…
‘I Would Die for My Dog’: Man Fights Off 350-Pound Bear Empty-Handed to Save His Best Friend
A Nevada County dog owner made headlines after he tackled a bear to save his beloved pit bull, Buddy. “Honestly,” the man told CBS, “the only thing I could think of was ‘save my baby.’” Kaleb Benham’s 2020 Thanksgiving was turned upside down when he heard growling outside his home the night before the holiday….
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