Animals

Send in a Photo of Your Pet, and This Company Will Make You an Exact Plush Cuddle Clone

By Jackson Chung February 18, 2015

There are companies that specialize in turning your children’s drawings into plush toys, now Cuddle Clones will do the same exact for your pet. Jennifer Graham, the company’s founder, came up with the idea for custom plush toys when hanging out with her Great Dane, Rufus. When he passed a few years back, she created a stuffed-animal replica, and the rest is history. They’ve recently seen a spike in sales due to social media sharing. There have even been inquiries for lizards, but so far, no one has ordered one…yet. Continue reading for a video and more pictures.

Tiny Frog Rides Beetle Like a Cowboy with No Help from Photoshop

By Jackson Chung February 17, 2015

Photo credit: Hendy Mp

Hendy Mp, a talented wildlife photographer from Indonesia, managed to capture one of the strangest scenes you’ll probably see in the natural world… a tree frog going for a wild rodeo ride on the back of a giant horned wood-boring beetle. To be more specific, this tree frog is of the Reinwardt’s Flying Frog variety, a threatened species that can glide down from trees with the skin between its fingers and toes. He says: “It was such an amazing moment, the frog just saw the beetle and decided to crawl on top. It looked like the frog was a cowboy riding a bull and it even put its right leg in the air. The frog was on the beetle for five minutes and the insect was just happily running around.” Continue reading for more pictures.

24 Unusual Animals with Heterochromia (Different-Colored) Eyes

By Jackson Chung February 16, 2015

Heterochromia is basically an ocular condition in which one iris is a different color from the other iris, and is a result of the relative excess or lack of pigment within an iris or part of an iris. This uncommon condition usually results due to uneven melanin content. A number of causes are responsible, including genetic, such as chimerism, Horner’s syndrome and Waardenburg syndrome. This is what a cat looks like with heterochromia. Continue reading for more.

15 Internet Famous Cats Who Might be Related to Grumpy Cat

By Jackson Chung February 15, 2015

According to Grumpy Cat’s agent, since the animal first became an internet meme 2-years-ago, she has brought in over $100 million in revenue from books, merchandise, appearances, and even a film. Her owner, Tabatha Bundesen, “I was able to quit my job as a waitress within days of her first appearance on social media, and the phone simply hasn’t stopped ringing since. Continue reading to see a few cats who just might be related to this grumpy feline.

Photographers Capture 30 Funny Dogs at the Perfect Moment

By Jackson Chung February 13, 2015

The 50.6-megapixel Canon 5DS R is not required to capture once-in-a-lifetime moments, just being at the right place and time. For example, the photographer who captured the shot above just so happened to snap the shot exactly when both dogs were in full stride, feet off the ground and all. Next, they uploaded the shot to the internet, and as you can see, the rest is history. With just a little more work, we’re almost certain lightsaber effects can be added. Continue reading for more.

This Creature was Set Loose On the Streets of London, But It’s Actually a High-Tech Puppet

By Jackson Chung February 10, 2015

At first glance, this looks like a giant polar bear roaming the streets of London, but it’s actually an animatronic creature of sorts. You see Sky Atlantic created this polar bear to promote an upcoming television show. It took 19 prop specialists eight weeks to design and build the high-tech puppet from 60 kinds of material. Two puppeteers studied the movements of real polar bears before they stepped inside of the creature. Continue reading for another video, more pictures and additional information.

Photographer Attempts to Capture a Silverback Gorilla, Things Do Not End Well

By Jackson Chung February 10, 2015

Christophe Courteau, a very courageous wildlife photographer, recently visited the Kwitonda gorilla group in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. He spotted a Silverback gorilla named Akarevuro who was apparently intoxicated from fermenting bamboo stems and became angry when he spotted the camera. The 6-foot, 6-inch beast decided to clobber the photographer, resulting in the perfectly timed photo, taken a split-second before punch, you see above. Continue reading to see more photographs from the shoot.

Photographers Capture 24 Puppies That Could Be Mistaken for Teddy Bears

By Jackson Chung February 9, 2015

There are some who prefer larger dogs, while others, the teacup variety, like the Pomeranian you see above. These dogs are perfect for cuddling up on the couch and playing fetch in the yard. Despite their small size, Pomeranians have a noticeably loud bark and make excellent watchdogs, but sometimes don’t know when to stop barking, so it’s a good idea to train them to stop barking on command. Continue reading for more puppies that could be mistaken for teddy bears.

This is Not a Zoo, But Rather a Real Japanese Village Filled with Wild Foxes

By Jackson Chung February 7, 2015

So you’ve probably seen Rabbit Island by now, but here’s a new place for animal lovers to add to their bucket list: Zao Fox Village. Located in Japan’s Miyagi prefecture, six different species of fox roam free, and for 100 yen, you’re able to personally feed them. As you wander around the village, you’ll also see small little structures / houses for the foxes, along with a shrine with statues and a torii (traditional Japanese gate) too. In Japanese culture, foxes are believed to be messengers of Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of fertility, prosperity and rice. Continue reading for another video, more pictures and additional information.

He was Texting Away and Missed a Majestic Creature That Surfaced Next to Him

By Jackson Chung February 6, 2015

After seeing the image above, you’ve really got to wonder just what was so important on that phone to be texting away while out at sea. Photographer Eric Smith told ABC News that the photo was shot during a whale watch in Redondo Beach, California. Smith says: “A small private sailboat maneuvered really close to the whales, and this guy on it was literally sitting in that position and never moved,” Smith said. “He could have been texting his mom in the hospital for all I know, but I thought it sucked that he missed such a wonderful moment happening just two feet in front of him.” Continue reading for the news report and more information.