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11 Perfectly-Timed Animal Photos

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:00:34 +0000

Achieving a perfectly-timed picture is tricky stuff, because it doesn’t usually happen on purpose. But when these photos are done right, the result is Web G-O-L-D. We already know animals partake in entertaining shenanigans, but capturing it at the right moment doesn’t usually happen. Well guess what– we’ve found those select few pictures that were [...]

Watch These Animals Jumping Onto and Riding in Boats — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:00:43 +0000

[onescreen item="5028595"] Sure, they could swim, but why not take a ride if it’s there? Whether it’s escaping from some voracious killer whales, showing off their military chops, or just snagging a free meal, these and other animals have learned the value (and enjoyment) of the occasional boat ride. Seals, otters, penguins, even a sloth [...]

Watch These Monkeys Riding Around on Other Animals — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:00:45 +0000

[onescreen item="5024235"] Monkeys can be troublemakers. They steal. They’re sloppy kissers. And if you’re another animal, one might just jump on your back and use you as a taxi. Now, it’s possible that some of the animals here are generous, willingly hauling these primates around. But not all of them. That one little pig clearly [...]

Watch These Animals Playing on Trampolines — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:00:57 +0000

[onescreen item="5021088"] Having a trampoline in your backyard is more popular than ever, and our four-legged friends are getting in on the action. Some animals are naturals on the trampoline; others are a bit more cautious. For example, someone managed to film a bison encountering a trampoline for the first time. What, never seen a bison [...]

Sedalia Pet Owners: Did You Get Your License?

Behka — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:37:18 +0000

Kids, awhile back I got a blue piece of paper with my water bill. I read it and was a little surprised to find out that I needed to get a license for my cat. You probably got one of those letters, too. At first, I thought, “Well, my cat is indoor. I’m sure they mean for [...]

12 Baby Animals You Didn't Know Were Adorable

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:00:07 +0000

When it comes to showcasing adorably tiny animals, we usually stick to puppies or kittens or the occasional piglets with people clothes. It's just a standard go-to that never fails to brighten our days or make us "aww!" for hours. Of course these furballs are great and all, but did you know there's a whole other world out there of small animals? Ones you've probably never seen in miniature form?

10 Adorably Tiny Cats

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:00:02 +0000

We recently presented you with quite possibly the most adorable group of pictures, ever. They were miniature, furry nuggets of cuteness that would be extremely difficult to top in the miniature, furry nuggets of cuteness category-- tiny dogs. Could it get any better?! Answer: y-e-s. America, we'd like to share with you our latest discovery-- tiny cats.

Screaming Goats, a Maternal Koala and a Real Hangdog — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:00:22 +0000

[onescreen item="4992968"] Today we have a triple threat of irresistible video to distract you. First up is a pair of goats that don’t seem interesting in the typical “baaaaaa” you’d expect; they’d rather just yell at you. Next is a mama koala bear whose cub is a little scared of meeting her on that next [...]

Animals Trying (and Failing) to Eat Kids at the Zoo — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:00:08 +0000

[onescreen item="4991336"] It must be so tempting if you’re a lion. There, mere inches away, in plain sight, is a child—a quick, easy meal just sitting there. But for that darn glass! This video also gives you a helpful idea of scale that you don’t get watching nature shows on the National Geographic Channel. A child’s [...]

Man's Best Friend May Also Be Children's Best Friend Since Study Reveals Dogs Keep Babies Healthy

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:21:49 +0000

The positive effects dogs have on the mental well-being of their adult owners has been well-documented. Now a new study suggests that the presence of our furry best friends also acts to keep babies healthier. Researchers in Finland had the parents of 397 infants track their children’s interactions with pets during their first year. They found [...]