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12 Baby Animals You Didn't Know Were Adorable

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:44:07 +0000

When it comes to showcasing adorably tiny animals, we usually stick to puppies or kittens or the occasional piglets with people clothes. It's just a standard go-to that never fails to brighten our days or make us "aww!" for hours. Of course these furballs are great and all, but did you know there's a whole other world out there of small animals? Ones you've probably never seen in miniature form?

Wolverine Rescues Man Trapped In Avalanche

Todd Lyons — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:18:13 +0000

So I’m watching the National Geographic channel the other night and… ehhh, whom I kiddin’? Some guy sent me this amazing video of a wolverine rescuing a man “trapped” in an “avalanche.” The animal kingdom never ceases to amaze and if you are an animal lover, you will appreciate this clip. Note to self: Remember [...]

Man Tries to Smuggle Baby Animals Past Airport Security

John Riggs — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:29:44 +0000

In a bizarre twist, a first-class passenger was arrested this week after he was caught trying to smuggle two panthers, an Asiatic black bear, one macaque monkey and one marmoset in his luggage.

According to the Guardian, the suspect, Noor Mahmoodr, was charged with "possessing endangered wildlife and smuggling endangered wildlife." The animals were reportedly drugged at the time, and received immediate veterinary care after Mahmoodr was caught.