As Brooke Ellington of Texas prepared to meet her third child, the busy mom was focusing on making her home the perfect environment for her planned home birth. Brooke is a doula by trade, so she understand the process of birth better than most moms-to-be, but she was still shocked when she realized she had … Read more
If you think it’s hard getting a sesame seed that’s stuck between your teeth, try pulling a massive fishing hook out of a shark in its natural habitat. And that’s why they call Cristina Zenato the “shark whisperer.” She has spent years, as a resident of the Bahamas, helping out her “neighbors”. Facebook The Italian … Read more
They say that there is no such thing as a bad dog, there are only bad owners. For the most part, that is true. In general, even the most ferocious-looking dog can be a big mush if properly trained. That said, it’s never easy to select a new four-legged member of your family, especially when … Read more
Although it’s a topic that no animal lover wants to think about, at some point, all dogs must go to heaven. In the past, owners of terminally ill or ailing senior dogs had only two compassionate options: continue costly treatments to extend their dog’s golden years or have their pet put down prematurely at a veterinarian’s office. These … Read more
Spider-Man has long touted the power of the humble spider web, swinging from building to building through bustling cities. But his strength hasn’t traveled past the pages of comic books and movie screens. That is, until now. Researchers at Northwestern University and San Diego State University have made a breakthrough in understanding black widow spiders’ … Read more
For centuries, wolves have been feared by villagers who feel the canines might snatch children from beds or wreak havoc on the village’s livestock. Wolves, those villagers think, are snarling animals thirsty for blood and hungry for red meat. While these legends have been amplified due to the fact that most wolves spend their time … Read more
Fires have been raging in California since Nov. 8, and thousands of people have lost their homes and even loved ones to these devastating wildfires. Many families have lost their pets, too. In the case of Laci Ping and her husband, Curtis Mullins, their cat got free from his carrier and ran away as they … Read more
Mankind is incredibly skilled at creating artificial objects and works of art. But while no one will argue the profoundness of the statue of David or the impressiveness of the Mount Rushmore, nothing beats the handiwork of Mother Nature. Because while there are natural occurrences that can’t be explained, there are plenty of others that … Read more
The inferno consuming the town of Paradise, California has affected more than its human residents. One of those residents, a horse seeking shelter the flames, escaped by jumping into the pool. But she became tangled on the pool cover that collapsed beneath her weight. The cover left her partially suspended above the water which kept her … Read more
If you’ve ever considered adopting a greyhound dog, you may want to do so at the end of 2020. On Tuesday, Nov. 6, voters in Florida approved an animal safety ballot initiative that would ban greyhound racing in the state in the next two years. The measure, Amendment 13, received more than 5.3 million votes — … Read more