Does your dog have what it takes to represent Scotland? March 10, 2016 Scotland is looking for an “Ambassadog.” And, this is the actual job posting for a pooch with #ScotSpirit: “VisitScotland is looking for an outgoing,… Continue Reading
Wednesday word of the day: What is the word for idolizing an ass? March 9, 2016 From Oxford Dictionary where knowledge is a cool thing, the big reveal: Onolatry Worship of the donkey or ass, onolatry has also come to… Continue Reading
Giant panda twins get Canadian names and cuddles from Canada’s prime minister March 8, 2016 The first giant pandas born in Canada now have some distinctively Canadian names. With the prime minister in attendance, the Toronto Zoo introduced panda… Continue Reading
Wild sea otter picks Monterey Bay Aquarium to give birth March 8, 2016 The most incredible thing happened at the Monterey Bay Aquarium over the weekend. A wild sea otter, seeking refuge from some stormy weather off… Continue Reading
Record manatee count in Florida, but “sea cow” population hardly out of the weeds March 7, 2016 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has counted 6,250 manatees across the state, a record number of the so-called “sea cows,” which suggests conservation… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: UFC vegan fighter Nate Diaz wins over Mystic Mac, meat eater March 7, 2016 Vegan UFC fighter Nate Diaz beat the biggest star Irish fighter Conor McGregor, a known meat eater on the paleo diet. McGregor had the… Continue Reading
Orphaned bear cubs rescued in Transylvania March 6, 2016 Rangers in Pădurea Bogății forest reserve in Transylvania recently stumbled upon a den and inside found two young brown bear cubs. Strangely, their mother… Continue Reading
Merlin falcon captured on traffic camera in Calgary March 4, 2016 Traffic cameras in Montreal recently caught images of a snowy owl in flight, winning lots of internet love in the process. And now, traffic cameras… Continue Reading
Johannesburg Zoo closes due to strike, asks for volunteers to help feed animals March 4, 2016 Hmmm, not sure if this is a good idea. Zoo workers, particularly those whose job it is to feed the animals, seem to us… Continue Reading
Young bull shark swims up to walker on the beach March 3, 2016 Cue the Jaws theme. Robert Morritt of Perth was walking his dog near the seaside at Perth when he saw what he believed as… Continue Reading
