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21 of Theodore Roosevelt’s Most Memorable Pets

When Theodore Roosevelt moved into the White House in 1901, he brought with him his wife, his six children, and one of the widest (and wildest) menageries Washington, D.C. has ever seen.

Good Boy No More: Police Therapy Dog Steals Toys From a Charity Donation Bin

Stealing toys from a charity bin would be enough to put anyone on Santa’s naughty list—unless you’re an extremely lovable golden retriever.

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Pet Store Puppies Are Making Humans Sick, Says CDC

Thirty people have contracted a drug-resistant strain of infectious bacteria, and the CDC says that contact with pet store puppies was likely the source.

The 10 Most Popular Cat Names of 2019

Americans love cats: There are an estimated 94 million of them living in households nationwide. And it turns out that a lot of them are named Luna.

8 of the Best Dogs of the Decade

All dogs are good dogs, but if we have to pick, these are some of the best pooches of the past 10 years.

A Racehorse Ransom: The Horsenapping of Shergar

In 1983, a prized racehorse named Shergar was abducted at gunpoint from his stable in Ireland and held for ransom. Decades later, no one is quite sure why.

7 Animals Named After Theodore Roosevelt

From big cats to tiny fish, the collection of animals named for Theodore Roosevelt is eclectic—just like our adventurous 26th president.

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Need More Penis Fish In Your Life? A California Aquarium Has a Livestream

After thousands of 'penis fish,' or fat innkeeper worms, washed up on the shores of California, one aquarium decided to give people an up-close-and-personal look at the phallic annelid via livestream.

You Can Now Turn Your Cat’s Adorable Face Into a Slightly Terrifying Wearable Mask

Between Tom Hooper’s ‘Cats’ movie and these masks, it’s been a big year for people who kind of wish they were cats.

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Why Thousands of 'Penis Fish' Washed Up on a California Beach

'Urechis caupo' bears a striking resemblance to a specific part of male human anatomy, but the species is usually hidden underground. Something brought them to the surface.

Ryrkaypiy, Russia, Is Being Overrun By Hungry Polar Bears

Without arctic sea ice to hunt on, 60 polar bears have gathered at a Russian village in search of food—and this isn't an anomaly.

Cats Make Facial Expressions, But Not Everyone Can Read Them

Your furry friend can exhibit positive or negative emotions on their face, but it takes a special breed of human to be able to recognize them.

How to Keep a Cat Out of Your Christmas Tree

If you have a cat at home, you'll need to follow these tips for setting up a cat-friendly Christmas tree for the holidays.

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Flamingo Yoga Is on the Itinerary at This Bahamas Resort

Pink flamingos mingle with guests during yoga sessions at the Baha Mar Resort, lending a helping beak when necessary.

Why Do Dogs Kick Their Feet After They Poop?

Dogs that dig into the ground after relieving themselves aren't trying to bury their waste. They're leaving a fecal message for other dogs.

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Cat That Went Missing In Portland, Oregon Shows Up in Santa Fe, New Mexico—Five Years Later

According to the Santa Fe Animal Shelter, the former shelter animal miraculously looks like he “hasn’t missed a meal.”

Maine Man Catches a Rare Cotton Candy Lobster—For the Second Time

Your chances of catching one of these pastel-colored crustaceans are supposedly about one in 100 million.

What’s Better Than a Dog in a Sweater? A Sweater That Shows an Image of Your Dog in a Sweater

Will you wear this sweater on your Christmas card, next to your sweater-clad dog? We certainly hope so.

Move Over Dogs, Goats, and Peacocks: Llamas Are the Hot New Therapy Animal

Therapy llamas are spreading holiday cheer, alleviating stress, and lowering blood pressure from Oregon to Texas and beyond.

Three Cows Carried Away by Hurricane Dorian Turn Up Five Miles From Their Home

The three cows were presumed dead after they were carried away by flooding from Hurricane Dorian in September. They were found on an island, munching grass.

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Meet LiLou: The World's First Airport Therapy Pig

There's a new reason to get to the airport early—LiLou the therapy pig is comforting anxious travelers at San Francisco International Airport.

Sssspectacular: Tree Snakes in Australia Can Actually Jump

The 'Dendrelaphis' genus of snakes in Australia can propel themselves through the air, bridging the gap between trees.

This "Unicorn" Puppy With a Tail Growing Out of His Head Was Abandoned—Now He's Going Viral

Narwhal the puppy was born with an extra tail in an odd place: the middle of his forehead. Now, people are eager to adopt the one-of-a-kind rescue dog.

'Lost Species' of Tiny, Rabbit-Sized Deer Photographed in Vietnam for the First Time in 30 Years

The silver-backed chevrotain is one of the most unusual animals on Earth, and scientists had feared it was extinct. But new photographs prove that it's alive in the woods of Vietnam.

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