https://newslive360.com http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:03:58 +0200 Arguably, one of the most awesome creatures on the planet is the octopus. It has the ability to regrow amputated limbs, shoot ink to stun predators and change colour to blend in with its surroundings. These animals are also very intelligent; they can jimmy locks, solve puzzles, and navigate mazes. We can now see a rarely seen aspect of octopus life thanks to a viral video that the CBC posted.The v... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17945 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:18:37 +0200 In the natural world, it appears that the smallest or slowest animal in a herd will eventually become prey. Nonetheless, some species have evolved special defence mechanisms that, quite literally, centre the most vulnerable. Herds of reindeer are known to circle each other when they feel threatened, making it nearly impossible to target an individual. The term "reindeer cyclone" refers to this phe... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17931 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:05:09 +0200 An "aspiring pro wildlife photographer" from Northern Sweden named Dani Connor did a very astute thing by positioning a microphone next to a small baby red squirrel. With extreme caution, Connor recorded the cute, mouthwatering noises that the 7-week-old Sciurus vulgaris made as it gobbled up a tasty treat. I held my microphone up to a seven-week-old red squirrel pup.This baby squirrel and the oth... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17886 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:50:16 +0200 One day, Karl Raubenheimer, a resident of Taranaki, New Zealand, was strolling along a beach when he noticed something unusual. He was attracted to what appeared to be a massive claw sticking out of a rock because he was an amateur fossil hunter. He gently tapped it, and to his surprise, what he thought was a rock turned out to be an enormous male crab with an 8-inch pincer that was perfectly pres... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17875 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 16:24:50 +0200 Which animal species are native to your area, do you know? A visually stunning and educational pictorial map has been created by artist Anton Thomas. This large-scale work, titled Wild World, took three years to complete and was hand-drawn using coloured pencil and pen. There are 1,642 different species on this map, spanning all seven continents and the oceans that separate them, from Austral... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17832 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:49:29 +0200 One of the most amazing natural settings on the planet is regarded as the Galápagos Islands. With its abundance of flora and fauna, conservationists are especially concerned with protecting the amazing species that can be found there. The enormous tortoises that straddle the islands are among the most well-known. There are thirteen native species of these lovely, slow-moving creatures on the isla... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17823 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:20:58 +0200 Traditional arts have a history unique to each culture. The Japanese practice of carving fruit and vegetables into intricate garnishes is known as mukimono. We've watched over the years as Takehiro Kishimoto, aka Gaku, has become an expert in this field. Amazing pictures and videos of the fish, dragons, and birds he creates out of produce can be found on his Instagram page.Gaku has a charming way ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17784 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:43:53 +0200 The intelligence of crows, ravens, and other members of the corvid family is well-known to ornithologists and birdwatchers. They not only have sensory consciousness, which is the ability to develop an awareness of the immediate past and present through observed events, but they also comprehend zero. It turns out that the phrase "bird brain" is reversed by these organisms. A raven by the name of Go... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17770 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:38:50 +0200 Like all heroes, "Wandi" the puppy has a backstory, which started in August when he fell from the sky in Wandiligong, Australia. Wandi was eventually found hiding in a resident's backyard after some sobbing. In addition to thinking him adorable, the locals couldn't understand what kind of puppy it was—a fox or a dog? Wandi was taken to the Alpine Animal Hospital the day after she was found, and ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17744 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 15:32:34 +0200 Bean, a very cute little pet rat who was saved, scrambled into an open tissue box and promptly dozed off, leaving her adorable little feet, defined little chine, and tiny belly exposed to the outside world. Bean's eyes remained closed even though her human Esther tried to wake her up. Bean didn't wake up "bright-eyed and bushy-tailed" and ready for her treats until Esther brought over a dish of sl... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17688 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:22:20 +0200 Princetopher, an adorable yet tenacious lovebird, is so infatuated with the kitchen cabinet that, when Tamia, her human, forbids her from entering because of all the shattered glassware, the bird makes her demands known by causing havoc throughout the rest of the house."The moment we open the cabinet she flies in and refuses to get out she’s obsessed with the cabinet and particularly her coffee ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17687 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:12:06 +0200 Cats, dogs, and other pets are jam-packed into animal shelters across the nation. This makes the exceptional achievement of Adams County SPCA even more noteworthy. The Pennsylvania shelter announced in December 2023 that all of its animals had found homes, marking the first instance of such an occurrence in almost fifty years. The announcement was shared on Facebook along with a picture of staff m... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17642 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 15:56:33 +0200 Tigers, lions, and leopards are typically the first species that spring to mind when we think of ferocious wild cats. It turns out that the biggest cat isn't always the most dangerous. However, it's really adorable. The 8-month-old black-footed cat at Utah's Hogle Zoo has gained the title of "world's deadliest cat" because of its exceptional hunting success rate. The Association of Zoos and Aquari... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17623 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:10:04 +0200 A lot of people find insects disgusting, and moths in particular are often thought of as the more somber cousins of more colourful butterflies. Despite having over 160,000 documented species, moths are far from dull and uninteresting; in fact, they are far more common than butterflies. Beautiful varieties exist, such as the Diva Moth's shimmering glamour, the Fuzzy Bunny Moth's dense fur, and the ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17606 Sat, 20 Jan 2024 13:52:46 +0200 The gentle giants of the ocean are green sea turtles. They are herbivores that roam the waters of Earth, getting their distinctive green colour from the plants they eat. Sadly, some green sea turtle populations are classified as endangered species. As adults, they can grow up to 4 feet long and weigh up to 350 pounds. However, when a single hypothermic member of the species washed up on a beach in... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17596 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:54:34 +0200 The diet of humpback whales reveals why these amazing creatures exist. These enormous marine animals only feed for half the year, and during that time they occasionally engage in unusual behaviour to satisfy their hunger. Known as bubble-net feeding, whales congregate in groups and produce amazing patterns on the water's surface.These amazing patterns, which occasionally resemble Fibonacci spirals... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17577 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:15:39 +0200 A significant victory was recently celebrated by the Raincoast Conservation Foundation. The Canada-based conservation group raised $1,920,000 after two years of fundraising to purchase the hunting rights to over 25% of British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest. By doing this, they intend to stop the commercial trophy hunting of animals, thus safeguarding the native wildlife of the region, which inc... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17563 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:29:09 +0200 During the day, Hisashi Ito runs Megane Tokei Ito, a clock and glasses shop in Japan. But in his spare time, he upcycles leftover materials into imaginative animal sculptures using his device repair knowledge. These one-of-a-kind creations fuse leftover plastic and metal parts to create a variety of animals, including frogs, cats, and insects. To give his shop a distinct aesthetic and express his ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17513 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:52:33 +0200 Although Santa's reindeer are probably exhausted from their Christmastime antics, reindeer worldwide are gearing up for an entirely different challenge. They have to make it through the long, dark, and bitterly cold Arctic winter. Their counterparts in the north take alternative strategies to survive, such as hibernating and storing fat for future periods of famine. The latter strategy is essentia... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17512 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:45:11 +0200 Animal naming comes almost naturally to humans. It could be done out of affection or a need to categorise them and give them a sort of identity. However, it turns out that a novel discovery in the field of zoology has revealed that certain animal species are able to give names to one another. Researchers have found that African savannah elephants use low, rumbling sounds as names for one another. ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17493 Sun, 24 Dec 2023 12:46:08 +0200 Getting enough sleep is a challenge for almost everyone. If you can't get at least seven hours of rest a night, cat naps are a great way to get some rest. Although cats are most commonly known as avid daytime sleepers, there is one particular bird that has taken napping to a new level. The adorable chinstrap penguin, named for the distinct black mark under its bill, has an incredible micro sleep s... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17455 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:58:34 +0200 A lovestruck amorous flame bowerbird, which lives in Papua and New Guinea, performed a dramatic and expressive dance with a female of its species. He opens his eyes wide and waves her feathers, clearly showing that he is interested in mating with her. After building a delicate "nest" of sticks, a gate-like entrance for potential mates, the male Flame Bowerbird prepares a complex dance compara... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17327 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:13:03 +0200 Mei, a clever little sea otter who lives at  Toba Aquarium in Toba, Mie Prefecture, skilfully collects colourful sea otters from the water and places them at the edge of the tank while keepers clean them. This is part of a strengthening exercise that May and the other sea otters regularly participate in. They seem to be having a lot of fun too. Sea otters are considered endangered, so repopul... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17195 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 13:06:33 +0200 A 14-year-old Cambridgeshire cat  has broken the Guinness World Record for  loudest purr. Bella, from Huntingdon, reached a magnificent and mind-blowing level of 54.6 decibels, the equivalent  of a kettle boiling. Nicole Spink, Bella's proud owner, said: "We couldn't be happier that Bella has broken a world record. She has been a part of our family for many years and we love her mor... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17194 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:53:06 +0200 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Life with Pigs (@lifewithpigsfarmsanctuary) ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17163 Sat, 14 Oct 2023 11:57:19 +0200 Adorable golden retriever named Jubjib, lives out his days in Thailand with his family where they spend most of their days harvesting durian fruits. Jubjib's family farm produces fresh durian as well as its own brand products (e.g. fried durian). Sweet Jubjib first joined the family business in 2014 and has been an integral part of the team ever since. Every harvest,  farmers share photos of ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17145 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 08:43:36 +0200 Photographer Kelvin Hudson really stumbled upon a magical sight straight out of a fairy tale. While in the forest, he took a photo of a tree partially covered by a flock of blue Morpho butterflies. Most of the glowing winged creatures clustered around the tree trunk, while others spread out in small groups on the surrounding branches.The resulting image is impressive. Hudson was definitely in the ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17114 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:55:02 +0200 Puffins are easily identified by their white bellies and jet-black "fur" highlighted by their bright red beaks. Scientifically known as Fratercula Arctica, these adorable birds frequent coastal areas from Maine to eastern Canada and from Iceland to Scotland. Unfortunately, like many other species, their numbers declined rapidly in the 19th century as humans collected eggs and hunted adults. On the... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17108 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:33:02 +0200 In the world of wildlife photography, getting the perfect photo requires a lot of effort and sacrifice. Sometimes you have to spend hours waiting for animals to appear or killing time until the weather improves. For one photographer, her patience was rewarded with her once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see up close a silverback gorilla thumping her chest in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, a momen... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17101 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:09:03 +0200 One day, an old wild sea lion comes from the Pacific Ocean  and befriends a beautiful chocolate dog named Slim who lives on Malibu Beach. For the next two years, the sea lion left the sea and came to the beach to visit her friend's dog. Slim's human, Lindsey, explained that although Slim didn't like other dogs, he really enjoyed being around his pinniped friend. "I took him to the dog park an... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17070 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:32:05 +0200 When planning a wedding, guest selection is one of the most important points for couples. However, even with the most careful planning, it is sometimes impossible to predict whether one of the attendees will be the centre of attention at the party. Especially if your guest happens to be a fluffy llama. A llama named J attended a wedding in upstate New York recently, and his uniquely designed tuxed... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17059 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:47:04 +0200 In 2020, Twitter user @AlexJoestar622 posted a photo of what appeared to be a human-sized bat in the Philippines, setting the internet on fire. Many people immediately believed the photo was fake, but it has since been confirmed to be real, showing a giant gold-headed fruit bat (Acerodon Jubatus). Also known as the golden-headed flying fox, this endangered species is one of the largest bats in the... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17057 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:15:24 +0200 One of the most exciting things about caring for animals is the constant attention they receive. Wildlife keeper Foxfeather Zenkova noticed this when one of her emus hatched some old eggs and a swarm of small chicks was born. The difference is  that this male emu hatched not only emu eggs, but also goose, chicken, and duck eggs. Zenkova,  a conservation educator and artist, lives in... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17041 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:01:37 +0200 Not all cats are social animals, and some enjoy the peace of relaxing alone. As we all know, babies are very curious about their surroundings and sometimes our furry friends are the object of interest to these little minds. Some animals have gotten a bit smarter when it comes to handling the little ones. For example, a very wary cat named Churchill lives in Kyiv with his family and baby brother.&n... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17040 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:54:55 +0200 The white rhino is one of many endangered species that are on the brink of extinction. That's why South Africa's John Hume founded his Platinum Rhino Project in 2009 and invested more than $150 million in rhino conservation and breeding. Thanks to his efforts, this project has grown to his 2,000 rhinos, which is his 15% of the world's total population. However, by 2023 Hume's funds had dried up an... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17036 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:11:58 +0200 In the Middle Ages, cathedrals would have been overrun with rats and mice if cats hadn't roamed the grounds. Cats have been used for centuries to keep insects away at Exeter's magnificent Exeter Cathedral, formerly known as St Peter's Cathedral. In fact, they added a cat flap to one of the building's doors and carved a cat-sized opening into the wood. This adorable sign from a beloved cat owner ca... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17034 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:02:11 +0200 The Paróquia de Sant’Ana Gravatá in Gravatá, Brazil is an unlikely place for animal adoptions to take place. But every Sunday, the church welcomes not only  parishioners but also stray dogs. Father João Paulo Araujo Gómez is at the forefront of this heartwarming act. He invites puppies from out of town to a weekend fair in hopes that visitors will want to take the puppies hom... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17009 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:44:18 +0200 With 950 species of sea urchins living on the ocean floor, they are the most widespread and common echinoderms in our oceans. They are often called the "porcupines of the sea" because of their long spines that deter hungry predators. But sea creatures also tend to cover themselves with rocks, shells, stones, and even small hats. Biologist Morgan Kester recently shared the discovery on social media... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17002 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:12:49 +0200 Animals are not always sure which parts or apartments are off-limits when it comes to visiting. Many videos have done their rounds on the internet, which vary from bears exploring cars parked outside to birds' unexpected visits while relaxing in your living room. Artist Nicky Kundammal was practising her guitar when her little white dog started barking and a wayward hawk flew in through the w... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16985 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 18:14:08 +0200 Petting zoos have been around for ages, offering children  of all ages the opportunity to interact with goats, pigs and ponies. But did you know that there are places where you can interact with otters? Not only will you get to know them, but you will also have the unique opportunity to hold their little hands. The TikTok video shows footage of Tokyo's Keikyu Aburatsubo Marine Park ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16978 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:37:11 +0200 Hopeful news for animal lovers has arrived from Taiwan. Rangers say they have spotted a leopard thought to be extinct. The Formosan clouded leopard was declared extinct in 2013, but the last official sighting was in 1983. Locally known as Lilja, this elusive creature is not easy to capture, but a group of rangers from Daren Township managed to capture it in Taitung County. Sommer has been on patro... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16963 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:56:26 +0200 Being a scientist not only includes sitting in front of a computer or working in a lad, and sometimes includes hands on experiments. An unnamed ornithologist who specialises in bird behaviour found a unique way of studying subjects. For a year he wore a giant bird mask while visiting bird habitats...and he did it for science.  Toshitaka Suzuki, an associate professor at the University of... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16957 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 17:52:38 +0200 Dog owners know how important it is to walk their puppies regularly. It's not  uncommon for people to take their cats for walks these days. But it's not every day that you come across a turtle walking down the street. Hisao Mitani, a Japanese man, has become a household name in Tokyo's Tsukishima,  where he can often be seen strolling around town with his African tortoises. Affectionatel... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16930 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 08:59:32 +0200 Anyone  lucky enough to have a dog in their life knows  their love is unconditional. It has been scientifically proven that hugging your dog has many psychological benefits and even helps you live longer. One of the puppies whose mission is to spread  love is Wallace, a year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi. The soft ball of fur belongs to Dena, David and their son Noah. He loves nothing mo... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16923 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:49:49 +0200 Sloths are considered very slow and even lazy people. But like any other animal, they must do whatever it takes to survive. A camera set up in the Amazon rainforest captured the "fight-or-flight" response of a sloth attacked by an ocelot. As seen in the footage, the seemingly peaceful sloth was ready to strike and fight for its life. The video was captured by a camera trap installed by the Fundaci... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16910 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:39:15 +0200 Bears are notorious for taking a lot of naps. During the winter, they hibernate which is a deep sleep, napping away in their cozy spot all day and night. Like cats, they  sometimes find unusual resting places. Recently, U.S. researchers from the  Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discovered an unusual location for a black bear  curled up inside a giant bald eagle's nest in Alaska. The... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16899 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:35:51 +0200 During a trip to Antarctica, Levi Tillemann captured a wonderful and rare footage of a  leopard seal lounging on an iceberg and singing loudly. At first Tillemann thought it was a boat making the noise. He then started to believe that the sound is being made by a bird nearby. But to his surprise, that soft gurgling sound turned out to be from a  happy seal. The seal seemed to enjoy his t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16876 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:52:14 +0200 A variety of marine life lives off the coast of Campbell River, a small town  halfway up Vancouver Island. Diving there is incredible, the water is cool and clear, and the giant seaweed forests soar into the sky. One of the creatures that make their home in this area  is the giant common octopus. You rarely see this. So when an instructor and  diver named Andrea Humphreys started lo... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16856 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:32:17 +0200 One of the world's most traded products, leather is part of a fast-growing $80 billion industry. However, the use of animal products and harsh chemicals has made leather a problem for environmentalists as well as animal rights activists. Luckily, his two entrepreneurs from Mexico set out to find a leather alternative that is not only environmentally friendly but looks and feels like real leather. ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16853 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:24:09 +0200 Cat cafes around the world offer their customers the chance to spend time with their furry friends. Now a small place in Tokyo offers a more unique type of business. At Mipig Café, you can have coffee with micro pigs. The concept of relaxing in a café with herds of pigs buzzing around was very popular. After opening its first store in Meguro in 2019, Mipig Cafe has opened a second store in the t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16830 Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:39:36 +0200 Anyone who has ever been pregnant knows that pregnancy is not an easy time. This is not just true for humans. An orangutan named Eileen at the Denver Zoo suffered from her first pregnancy and also suffered from morning sickness. Luckily, her quick-witted zookeeper had a tool to help make her feel better. Animal control specialist Cindy C. During her own pregnancy, she remembered that one tea helpe... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16820 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:19:14 +0200 Animals can sometimes get very creative when it comes to picking a toy. From stuffed animals to weird looking rocks, animals certainly know how to choose them. One very unique pup took his creativity to the next level when he chose his favourite toy. An amazingly confident Rottweiler named Bonzo carries 30 pounds of weight with him wherever he goes.  According to Yesenia, Bonzo's human n... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16794 Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:00:15 +0200 In late February 2020, a herd of goats and their owners saved the life of a baby zebra, and the love and care of animal rights activists gave the young a chance to one day return to the wild. The zebra, named Diria after the ranch where it was rescued, arrived at Kenya's Sheldrick Wildlife Trust shortly after being rescued from a near-death experience with a lion. Diria's mother was killed by prid... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16776 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:18:43 +0200 This month was a special anniversary for one of the world's most popular dog breeds. It's been 155 years since the first Golden Retriever was born in the Scottish Highlands. To mark the day, hundreds of Goldens flocked to Glen Afric's Gisachan House  to bring joy to this beautiful and popular breed. A video shared on Instagram shows  466 golden retrievers gathering in one place at once, ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16770 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:10:46 +0200 Humans are accustomed to "baby talk". Parents  often speak in high pitched voices or slow and easy to immerse their children  in human language. This is because babies respond to our pitches and visual cues even before they can understand words. Apparently, they're not the only ones like that. A new study found that dolphins also change their vocalisations to create their own "baby talk"... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16727 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:27:23 +0200 Sex or gender is inherently not easy. “Sex” is often used reductively and factually in political jargon, but the science of chromosomes is far from a simple dichotomy. In nature, some species change their sex with age. Like the White-throated Sparrow, some birds have  four sexes, or genotypes. As described in "Current Biology," this species exhibited surprising chromosomal abnormalities d... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16717 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:27:53 +0200 While strolling along the Sand River in the Mala Mala Private Game Reserve in South Africa's Kruger National Park, tour guide and photographer Reggie Barreto captured the remarkable sight of a rather brisk turtle fearlessly telling invading lions who had stopped to drink to immediately plug their swimming hole leave . The little turtle approached the male first and swam under his whiskers to irrit... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16687 Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:38:30 +0200 A wild squirrel named Helen lovingly visits a white Labrador Retriever named Oliver through the living room window every day. According to her husband Trisha Roberts, Oliver didn't seem bothered about Helen's visits at first, but gradually he began to look forward to her. "I think it's a bit one-sided because sometimes Oliver  just turns around and has his back to her while Helen is stil... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16683 Sun, 02 Jul 2023 18:35:55 +0200 Goffin's 50-year-old cockatoo, nicknamed Grumpy, believes he is the real owner of the house and barks like a dog. Grumpy's faithful husband Linda adopted Grumpy from her brother in 1988 after the breeder decided to get rid of his birds. Linda's husband didn't want  pets, but Linda won the litter and Grumble returned home with them. It took Grumpy quite a while  to get used to the humans.... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16682 Sun, 02 Jul 2023 18:31:32 +0200 Elephants at Oregon Zoo had a blast stepping on innocent pumpkins during the fall's 23rd Annual Squishing of the Squash, just to get at the soft, sweet flesh inside. One of the group's largest pachyderms  got  so close to the pumpkin that its body temporarily turned  orange. Some of the world's largest land animals wiped out some of the region's largest pumpkins during  Or... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16680 Sun, 02 Jul 2023 18:21:14 +0200 Have you ever wondered if dogs really dream of chasing kittens and cats? According to Harvard psychologist Dr. Deirdre Barrett, dogs most likely dream about their human protectors. Barrett has studied human sleep patterns for many years. While she says she's not 100% sure what animals dream about,  what she knows about humans allows Barrett to make inferences, because after all, we're animals... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16671 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:23:46 +0200 There's an old saying, if you can't beat them, join them. Photographer Martin Yelland applied this idea to wildlife photography, and it was as entertaining as it was successful. While  snorkeling off Skomer Island off the coast of West Wales, he placed a puffin decoy  on his head while getting close to real birds swimming nearby and it worked! Yelland piqued the curiosity of the puffins,... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16643 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:37:51 +0200 The most common human-animal bond is between humans and their  pets, but there are also some eccentric couples that are incredibly touching. Indeed, the unique bond  between 79-year-old  diver Hiroyuki Arakawa and a strange fish named Yoriko has captured the hearts of people everywhere. Arakawa started diving at the age of 18 and  has loved being underwater ever since. When the... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16636 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:27:53 +0200 We all need friends to spend our time with, even our sweet animals. A baby elephant named Pyi Mai tried to befriend one of the  dogs at the Elephant National Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The small, thick-skinned bitch appeared to take her advances very seriously, even bending over to the size of a dog, but the reserved dog showed little interest after attempting to give chase. Pyi Mai j... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16635 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:22:51 +0200 The very incredibly vocal Moluccan Cockatoo named Max told his human that he wanted an apple. When she asked why, Max raised his voice and threw a violent verbal tantrum like a toddler asking for an apple. Once the very verbal Max calmed down from the tantrum, his human gave in and decided to give him a piece of apple.  However, after having to sit through the tantrum, it seems like her effor... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16554 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:50:06 +0200 Cats often think that the whole house is their territory, where they can relax wherever they like. But maybe thanks to a few whimsical crafts, these cats won't be sitting on the couch anymore, because now they have their own cat-sized version. A current craft trend is to crochet miniature sofas just for their kitties. Some of the furniture even includes an adorable granny square throw that can be ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16532 Sat, 27 May 2023 08:35:38 +0200 Compassionate man named Russ Bellingham, has proven that he doesn't second guess an act in saving another. Bellingham recently jumped into the Grand Union Canal in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England fully clothed to save a troubled baby fox  from certain death. Bellingham Sach's fashionable niece, who walked with him that day, snapped footage of the amazing rescue with the slogan, "No... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16450 Wed, 10 May 2023 15:10:42 +0200 A very kind man named Sam Malloy came across a tiny helpless and flightless hummingbird on the sidewalk. Malloy decided to help the baby in need and took her home where he nursed her until a full recovery. After some necessary treatment and training, the little hummingbird will be released back into the wild. The sweet tiny bird, who was named Flit, was malnourished and completely impotent ma... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16448 Wed, 10 May 2023 14:22:19 +0200 Honey bees are very talented little creatures. Not only is bees intelligent when it comes to building and protecting their hives, they also dance, produce honey, recognise disease, and let out a polite cry when they meet and bump into each other.Researcher Martin Bencik and his team from Nottingham Trent University were recording honey bee wing movements when they spotted the surprise call.Bencik ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16445 Tue, 09 May 2023 09:47:28 +0200 You never know what might be hidden in someone's house. For one particular home owner, Nick Tobler, his house secretly is the  location of an eel pit. It might seem a little far fetched, however,  Tobler assures you  the pit is real. He shared captivating videos online showing the eels and other aquatic creatures living in the pit. The vignettes show how much he cares for the eels, ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16436 Fri, 05 May 2023 17:44:20 +0200 Meet the adorable blind western screech owl named Zeus. Even though Zeus can't see like his other owl friend, he does have  beautiful and unique eyes a person has never seen before. His eyes are like windows  to another galaxy full of stars. Zeus was found lying on the porch one morning after crashing into a house wall because she couldn't see where she was flying. ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16422 Tue, 02 May 2023 11:01:35 +0200 Researchers have discovered that some of our feathery friend enjoys making video calls just like some of us. Although, this shouldn't come as a surprise seeing that birds live in flocks in the wild. Loneliness can be a real problem for pet birds, so scientists at Northeastern University set out to see if video chatting with other birds could improve their quality of life. The results are amazing.A... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16420 Tue, 02 May 2023 10:29:37 +0200 31-year-old bald eagle named Murphy, has experienced some significant changes that led to the need to build a nest and tend to a rock as if it were a real egg. People online were amused by his ritual, but the World Bird Sanctuary, where he resides, promised it was a natural instinct of his springtime hormones. However, the story took a happy turn when Murphy was introduced to an eagle chick and tr... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16378 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:02:55 +0200 Puppies are small children (who have fur) and need a lot of care. But what do people do when they have to go to work? Nursery of course! Puppy Spring in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea is one of those places where small dogs can  get the care and attention they need. The centre accepts puppies from 12 weeks of age. They take in over 30 dogs daily while staff work with them to improve their obed... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16364 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:27:20 +0200 An incredibly smart Asian elephant named Pang Pha, lives at the Berlin Zoo and has developed an amazing ability to peel an overripe banana with her trunk after watching her keepers peel the fruit for her. This behaviour has not previously been observed in elephants. "Pha was raised by human keepers at the Berlin Zoo, who fed her peeled bananas but never taught her how to peel them: we assume ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16342 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:56:51 +0200 The dodo bird is long extinct, but it still has relatives  in the world today. Known as the Nicobar Pigeon, this rare creature is the closest living link to the famous flightless bird, though they don't look alike. A striking difference is the Nicobar pigeon's vibrant plumage, which gleams in iridescent hues of blue, copper, and green in addition to its reddish legs and small white tail. This... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16339 Sat, 15 Apr 2023 14:31:02 +0200 There's an old saying that "a zebra doesn't change its stripes," but what happens when it doesn't have any stripes at all? Although instantly recognisable by their distinctive black and white striped pattern, zebras can actually take on a different appearance. This became even clearer after a lovely spotted foal was recently spotted in Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve.  It's impossibl... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16327 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:14:18 +0200 With less than a week  to go before the 127th Boston Marathon, there's plenty to explore. On Sunday, April 16th, the eve of the world's most famous marathon, more than 100 golden retrievers will cross the finish line to honour Spencer's official racing dog. The beloved canine, known for waving the Boston Strong flag in his mouth as runners passed by, succumbed to cancer in February 2023, hear... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16321 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:32:16 +0200 Wait a minute. Is that a cat in the table? Designed by Ruan Hao for Hangzhou and Hong Kong based architecture firm LYCS, CATable is a functional wooden table  designed for both humans and cats! As we've seen many times, there's  a growing trend to remodel living spaces for  your cat's comfort. While German design company Goldtatze took it to the extreme with an indoor playground, an... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16296 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 11:03:10 +0200 The term 'army ant' is a general term which refers to any of about 18 genera of ant that exhibit extremely aggressive nomadic behaviours. Army ants are known to indiscriminately kill by overwhelming prey with their massive numbers. Army ants do differ from the typical ant and contain a much more developed mandible which are used in battle to easily dismember their prey and carry back to the c... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16290 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 17:11:30 +0200 The dancing bears look straight out of a fairy tale, but teacher and photography enthusiast Valtteri Mulkahainen discovered that the magical scene takes place in real life. While exploring the Finnish forest near the town of Martinselkonen, he saw a she-bear walking to a clearing with three of her cubs. "I hid and watched  what they would do," he tells My Modern Met.While the mother bear was ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16232 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:36:07 +0200 Baby animals are known for putting a smile on our faces, but a calf in particular has its own permanent smile. A dairy farm in Australia recently shared a photo of one of their newest Holstein calves, and while he's as cute as any newborn, this one has  four markings on the side of his torso that look  like a smiley face. And if that's not a lucky sign, we don't know what  is. ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16227 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:02:53 +0200 Photographer Mark Smith is well versed in wildlife photography and particularly bird photography. Birds of prey are his specialty and the osprey features prominently in many of his photographs and videos. Smith enjoys watching these majestic birds as they dive into the water hoping to bring delicious fish.  As a photographer, Smith draws inspiration from the unbridled determination of th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16203 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 21:26:19 +0200 For some of us,  shopping  in big stores is an exciting day. With so much to explore, it's easy to get overwhelmed and walk away with far more than you're willing to buy. One lucky dog ​​to share  the shopping frenzy is Zira, a very cute 4-month-old Corgi puppy who took a road trip to Target earlier this month.  Zira's owner, Jessie, is surprised to see her delight as ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16192 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:27:10 +0200 It is no secret that one of the most most viewed and liked content out there is definitely all adorable animals. There is recently an adorable seal who has stole the internet's heart. One most adorable things we've seen in a while is this rescued earless seal hugging a mini version of himself. A delighted seal lives at the Okhotsk Tokkari Centre in  Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, and staff gave ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16181 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:21:41 +0200 Have you ever wondered how flamingos eat with their curved beaks? The San Diego Zoo is educating the public about the feeding habits of flamingos with a new video showing bright pink birds feeding underwater. The video was shot while the birds were feeding using an underwater camera installed in the zoo's flamingo feeding tank.In the video, the birds lower their hooked beaks to glide across the gr... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16175 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:15:10 +0200 A frightened owl used a defensive posture technique, fluffing its feathers to appear much larger, to intimidate a family cat in a Belgian backyard. The alarmed cat also pouted at the sight of the Strigida stranger, leading to a confrontation between the two. "We looked outside and saw our cat in our garden in front of an owl. It was so amazing that I recorded this scene. When I decided to go ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16121 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:59:19 +0200 In an inspirational clip from  John Downer Productions' Serengeti on BBC One, narrated by actress Andjoa Andoh, elephant matriarch Nalla leads a herd of elephants to her usual pond. Seeing that it was not drinkable, Nalla deftly began  digging a well with her elegant trunk to draw water underground. Elephant Zero leads Kadogo and his herd on a life-saving mission; they are looking f... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16119 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:20:44 +0200 Parakeet Disco was a very verbal budgerigar who spent the afternoon creating a delightful stream of consciousness using almost every phrase in his fairly extensive vocabulary. “Disco and lots of sounds – his stuff and whatever. Yes, Disco is 100% right! Not all budgies can imitate in captivity, but they are among the top parrot speakers , to develop the greatest vocabulary.”... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16115 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:11:20 +0200 Dogs don't usually like postmen, but Sao Paulo dogs make an exception for friendly local postal worker Angelo Cristiano da Silva Antunes. He is known on social media by the pseudonym "Carteiro Amigo Dos Animais," which translates to "animal-friendly postman." Throughout his daily itinerary, Antunes takes  time to stop and say hello to the adorable dogs and cats he encounters along the way, an... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16112 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:24:18 +0200 Life on Mount Everest is difficult to imagine, but there are several species that traverse the challenging terrain. Among them is a small species of  wild cat called the Manul cat, sometimes known as the Manul. Although sharing many similarities with the domestic house cat, this hardy feline is able to live at high altitudes and endure extreme temperatures. And the manul is not only  inc... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16111 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:54:01 +0200 Migration is a fundamental part of life and an annual routine for most animals. Humpback and killer whales  travel thousands of Kilometres in search of food, while tigers can travel hundreds of kilometres in search of mates. Many animals, including mountain lions and other species living in North America, sense a human's touch in their wild possessions. Grey wolves  are also great travel... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16110 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:38:52 +0200 Bears roaming  natural areas are nothing new, as is the existence of motion capture cameras. However, the combination of the two  recently took the internet by storm. The City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks  (OSMP) operates nine motion-sensing cameras on the 46,000-acre property. Placed in high-traffic areas such as  underpasses and fences, these cameras usually captu... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16082 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 18:25:49 +0200  An adorable cream cat named Dude has accompanied his human, Chris, to work  at the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science every day since being rescued from the museum grounds in 2009. Friend completely managed the museum and  even became a living exhibit. category. He even has merchandise for sale.  His man detailed and told how  Dude would fit into the museum. “Du... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16080 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 18:11:54 +0200 Using nothing but ordinary newspaper, skilled paper artist Chie Hitotsuyama creates lifelike, elaborate and detailed  animal sculptures. To create each creature she twists and turns her wet newspaper, Hitotsuyama skill-fully binds the pieces together. By varying the thickness and outline of the paper, you can accurately reproduce the look you want, from a living monkey to a resting rhino... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16078 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 18:00:08 +0200 The Sacramento Zoo recently welcomed some of the cutest critters. Shani the giraffe gave birth to a healthy calf on January 22, 2023, to the delight of  zookeepers and animal lovers on social media. Just one day later, the zoo released a pair of adorable images of baby giraffes. A zoo official said, "We are very happy to report that the calf, Shani, is healthy and well-nourished by her mother... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16058 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:49:47 +0200 A very melodious cockatiel named Yoki from the Skyland Friendly Pack has a beautiful operatic voice and I used to practice the vocal scales up and down while sitting on the edge of a chair and grooming myself. The smart bird seemed to gradually increase the pitch of her voice, as professional singers do. Who could have known that parrots love opera so much?“Yoki the Cockatiel, like many, can be ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16009 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:03:53 +0200 The rather tacky KQED episode "Deep Look" features a hagfish, a virtually blind, jawless, finless,  scaleless eel-like creature that has survived millions of years by using streams of natural slime to choke prey for food. . These slimes grow to  enormous sizes and can fend off even the largest aquatic predators in their path.... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=15971 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:13:46 +0200 Einstein, a talking parrot from Texas, sat on a perch inside his screened-in porch and repeatedly asked the squirrels visiting his backyard if they wanted to talk. Einstein hummed in a hoarse voice, “Squirrel, talk to me,” calling out to the squirrel and shaking his body funny.“Einstein the parrot loves to perch in his screen porch and watch the squirrels in the backyard. He talks and whistl... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=15951 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:39:54 +0200 All animals, even some humans, have a mating call to call upon a faithful mate. Some birds have a very unique song they sing with the occasional puff up off the chest, while others sing duets. Scientists have found that lar gibbons sing rhythmic duets in time with each other to set up social bonds. These melodious call-and-reaction songs are comparable to human music. In addition, they discov... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=15924 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 18:19:47 +0200