The Oldest Spider In The World Was Murdered By A Wasp In Riveting Insect Drama
The world's oldest spider — a Trapdoor Spider named Number 16 who was 43 years old — was murdered by a wasp, according to Australia's Curtin University.
Animals
News about all your favorite types of animals.
A Little Boy Found A Cat With The Exact Same Genetic Conditions That Make Them Both Unique
Madden Humphreys is a seven-year-old boy who was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate.
Man Moves Into New Home, Finds Pit Bull Left Abandoned In Basement
This dog was discovered after the tenant went into their new basement for the first time.
Woman Live-Tweets The Return Of Her Cat That Was Missing For 5 Years
This cat's human documented its return after it was missing for five years.
This Dog Looks So Human People Are Comparing It To Famous Celebrities
The internet thinks this dog looks like a human. Do you agree?
This Costumed Cat Has Become The Mascot Of A Fish Market
The fish market thought this kitty would be purrrfect.
This Dog Looked Sad Because No One Read To Him So The Internet Rallied To Help
No one showed up to read to this cute pup, so the internet came in full force.
Folks Are Sharing Pictures Of Their Dogs Looking Like Humans And It's Uncanny
People on Twitter posted selfies of their dogs looking just like them, and it's freaking us out.
This Sweet Dog Gets So Worried When His Owner Takes a Shower He Brings a Comfort Toy
This dog gets too stressed out when his owner takes a shower — so much so that he needs a comfort toy!
These Festive Dogs Had A Very Nice Christmas
These very good boys had very good Christmases — and the pics prove it!
Footage Of Man Fighting Off A Gigantic Python Takes The Internet By Storm
There's a reason why snakes are vilified in so many cultures.
Fall Is Here And Everyone Is Celebrating These Glorious Big Bears
Bears are big, and when they hibernate they get even bigger. People on Twitter are finding the enormous sizes they're blowing up to hilarious.
Folks Are Sharing The Tiny Furniture They Bought For Their Pets And It's Too Cute
People took to the web to share the tiny thrones their pets sleep in and our hearts are melting.
31 Animals You Will Want To Pet And Then Hide From
I will concede that some animals are cute but plenty of them are just plain weird.
Animals Who Have Gotten Too Mixed Up In Human Affairs
Here are some animals who have gotten too mixed up in human affairs — the good and the bad.
This Ugly Fish Has Been Best Friends With A Scuba Diver For 25 Years
Fish and Scuba diver have been friends for over 25 years
This Cat Got Put in Solitary Confinement for Repeatedly Letting Other Cats Escape
Quilty quickly went viral for his shenanigans and earned himself the title of the "spicy a-hole" of the Friends for Life animal shelter.
Accountant Quits Job to Bring Animal Shelter's Kill Rate From 100 Percent to 0
Kayla Denney, an accountant who quit her job as an accountant to lead the City of Taft Animal Control Department has been awarded $35,000 by The Petco Foundation,
Couple Stopped by Airport Security After Discovering Their Cat Packed in Luggage
Any cat owner will know that they can get into just about anywhere.
Woman Climbed into Lion Enclosure at Bronx Zoo and Danced While Lion Looked On
A woman who wanted to get a "closer look" at a lion climbed over the fence at the Bronx Zoo and stood feet away from a grown male lion.
This 26-Pound "Chonky" Cat Is Looking for a Home and People Are Obsessed
Morris Animal Refuge, based in Philadelphia, took to Twitter to try and find Beejay a forever home.
New "Vaccine" Could Stop People Having Allergic Reactions to Cats
A study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology by researchers at University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland, claims that they have produced a "vaccine" for cats that will reduce the amount of the Fel-d1 protein that cats produce.
This Woman Takes in Abandoned Hospice Dogs to Make Their Last Days Their Best
The Grey Muzzle Canine Hospice Project takes in dogs on their last legs who've been abandoned and makes sure they feel loved in their final days.
Um, a Seagull Swooped Down and Flew Off With Someone's Chihuahua
Gizmo the chihuahua was minding his own business when a large seagull swooped down and flew off with him. The pet pup still has not been found.
New Survey Finds That Dog Owners Kiss Their Pups More Than Their Partners
The survery found that 52 percent of people admit they kiss their dogs more than their human partners.
Vets Treat an 'Exotic' Orange Bird That Ends Up Being a Seagull Covered in Curry
When Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital, a non-profit in Buckinghamshire in the United Kingdom, received calls from members of the public saying that they'd spotted an "exotic" orange bird that was unable to fly by the side of the road, they were understandably concerned.
So Jawsome! Everything We Know About Shark Week 2019
Shark Week 2019 is set to kick off in late July — here's everything we know about this year's lineup!
Science Has Proven That Dogs Can "Smell" a Bad Person
It turns out that every horror movie has been right: dogs can "smell" when someone is a bad person or not.
Man Asks for Refund on Pet Food After Dog Passes Away, Gets an Oil Painting Instead
Joseph Inabnet of Falls Church, Virginia, took to Facebook to explain that in October, he had to have his beloved pug Bailey put down.
These Are the Best Animal Photobombs of All Time
Turns out that in addition to being adorable 24 / 7, animals know how to "ruin" your pics by jumping in them at the last minute and making them hilarious.
Totally Healthy Dog Euthanized Because Owner Wanted to Be Buried With Her
A dog in good health was euthanized simply because her owner's will stated she wanted to be buried with her.
Therapy Dogs at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Got Their Own Yearbook Page
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is set to release a yearbook one year from when seventeen students and staff were murdered on Valentine's Day 2018
Grumpy Cat Dies at Age 7 With Tributes and Memes Flooding in for Beloved Cat
On Friday morning, Grumpy Cat's owners confirmed that the cat had passed away peacefully earlier in the week.
Woman Tries to Eat a Live Octopus, So It Fights Back
A woman attempted to eat an octopus alive on camera, but was surprised to discover that the invertebrate fought back.
Woman Tries to Swindle $450 "Adoption Fee" After Giving Away Her Dog
A woman told a friend she was giving her dog to a shelter, and when the friend offered to take the pup in, she came back with a hefty "adoption fee."
Women Sleep Better Next to Dogs Than Men, According to Science
A recent study about women's sleeping habits revealed that members of the fairer sex do indeed get more shut-eye when they're snoozing next to puppers.
Willie Nelson Has Rescued 70 Horses and Lets Them Roam Free on His Ranch
The country music legend revealed that the 700-acre ranch is home to 70 rescue horses.
Florida Man Killed by Cassowary, a Large Flightless Bird He Kept as a Pet
A man killed by his bird in Florida was cut up so badly by the animal that he died from his injuries.
Dog Owners Are Happier Than Cat Owners — But Who Needed This Survey to Confirm It?
A recent survey shows that two times as many people who own dogs are happier than those who have cats, but there's other data points to consider.
Dubstep Could Be the Answer to Humanity's Mosquito Problem
Mosquitoes are the number one killers of human beings from the animal kingdom, but we have a new weapon against them: Skrillex's dubstep.
This Pigeon Was Sold for Nearly $1.5 Million at an Auction — Here's Why
Armando the Belgian racing pigeon just sold for over $1.4 million, but it's not just because one guy really, really likes birds.
4-Year-Old Accidentally Kills Pet Goldfish After Bringing It to Bed for Snuggles
Everett loved his pet goldfish so much that he couldn't bear the thought of being distant from him. So he brought the little guy into bed for some cuddles.
This Company Makes Uncomfortably Realistic Masks of Your Own Pet's Face
Did you ever love your pet so much you just had to wear their face on your face? If so, then boy have we got some great news for you.
This Puma Rescued From A Contact Zoo Is Too Friendly to Be Released Into the Wild
Mariya and Aleksandr Dmitriev share a small one-bedroom apartment in Penza, Russia, with Messi.
This Company Makes Cardboard Tanks to Help Your Cat Conquer the World
You may think that the Illuminati secretly rules the world, but it's actually cats.
'Brother Nature' Is A Real Life Disney Princess That Wild Animals Just Love
Man who is called Brother Nature truly has a gift with the animals he cares for
The Tiniest Wild Cat in the World Will Make You Fall in Love With Felines All Over Again
Tiniest wild cat in the world will make you rethink your feelings on felines
You Can Order Custom Slippers That Look Just like Your Dog
If you're obsessed with your pet, then these custom slippers might be just the thing you're looking for.
Snake Covered In 500 Paralysis Ticks Rescued From Pool
That's enough to make your skin crawl.
33 Dogs Who Take Being A 'Good Boy' To The Next Level
These dogs take being a good boy to the next level.