Smoky, the Yorkshire Terrier, is a healing presence for WWII soldiers who have been injured. The smallest soldier in World War II stood only seven inches tall and weighed four pounds. In February 1944, an eight-month-old Yorkshire Terrier named “Smoky” was discovered abandoned in a foxhole in New Guinea. Corporal Bill Wynne adopted her and…
When a deadly epidemic struck the remote town of Nome in the winter of 1925, a group of mushers and sled dogs risked their lives to save the town, with Balto standing out. In 1925, the town of Nome was hit by a diphtheria outbreak, a deadly and contagious disease. The only antidote was hundreds…
Ham the Chimp was born in Cameroon in 1957 and was taken from his home by trappers to the now-defunct Miami Rare Bird Farm in Florida. That’s where the US Air Force bought him in 1959 for $457. Ham was stationed at the Holloman Aerospace Medical Center in New Mexico, where he would train for…
The common proboscis monkey has a peculiar nose, as its name suggests. Although the name of the animal does not imply that any other part of its body is strange, the male of the species has a penis that can only be described as completely bizarre. The proboscis monkey, the Jimmy Durante of the animal…
You’re in good cat lover if you’ve come across a Black Maine Coon cat. With their lion-like manes, large feet, piercing eyes, and striking size, majestic Maine Coons are fascinating creatures. The gentle giants come in all of the colors we see in other felines, with tabby shades being the most common, but black is…
10.Venus, the Two-Faced and Odd-Eyed Tortie 9.A Retrieval Dog Saves 27 People from Drowning. Swansea Jack was a cut above the rest of the retrievers in terms of swimming ability. During the 1930s, Jack, a black retriever, lived with his owner near the River Tawe in Wales. This tenacious pup earned the title “hero” after…
As humans, we all understand how important family is and how it is our forever home. Family is in our hearts, bonded for life; death cannot break this strong bond. This is true not only for humans, but also for other species. Dogs are excellent examples of this wonderful bond. A furry guy named Teh-O…
In Fukushima, Japan, a tsunami and an earthquake triggered hydrogen explosions, a series of nuclear meltdowns, and the release of radioactive contamination. Due to these unfortunate events, the residents were forced to abandon their homes and everything they owned. There were no plans to rescue the animals trapped in the area after the nuclear meltdowns….
A Big Paws kitten decided to cling to the woman who took him in and follow her cats around the house. Tara (@mickeythemanxkitty) was picking up some patio stones last month when a man told her about his neighbor’s cats who needed new homes. “His neighbor had kittens that she was trying to get rid…
Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience A massive humpback whale appears behind whale watchers, surprising them. Despite their massive size, humpback whales are strong yet gentle creatures that can be found in any ocean. They are popular among whale watchers because they are excellent swimmers who can leap in and out of the water. If you go on a…