Artist Illustrates the Ways His Shelter Cat Helps Him Battle Depression
Depression and other mental illnesses have been getting more and more attention lately, and that’s a VERY good thing. The more able we are as a society to talk about the challenges we face mentally as well as physically, the better we can tackle those things together. Indian artist Yash Pandit is adding to the...
Your Cat Isn’t Bad at Communicating. You’re Just not Speaking Their Language.
Cat lovers everywhere will tell you that cats are just as expressive – and have just as much desire to communicate with their humans – as dogs. That said, it turns out that even the most avid of cat people might be missing what exactly their feline companions are trying to tell them with their...
Here’s Why Some Squirrels Are Black
I consider myself an expert on squirrels. My qualifications, if you would like them, include living in the Midwest and keeping both bird feeders and a garden at my house. And even though I would like to strangle squirrels every day, so far their dumb, cute little faces have stopped me from committing rodentacide. SO...
13 Interesting Maps of Random Stuff People Don’t See On A Map
I love maps. I remember studying atlases for hours when I was a kid and being fascinated by all of the exotic and strange places around the world. So in the spirit of rekindling my childhood obsession with all things map-related, here are some very interesting maps about all kinds of random things that are...
Helicopters Are Dropping Vegetables for Animals That Have Survived the Australian Fires
The Australian bushfires continue to burn large swaths of the country and kill millions of animals, but the Australian people haven’t given up hope yet. They’re still doing absolutely everything they can to help – not just for their fellow humans, but for the animals that have survived the devastating fires, as well. One effect...
Borden Dairy Declares Bankruptcy. The Second Milk Seller In Two Months.
Over the past couple of months, two of the most recognized names in milk and dairy have declared bankruptcy: Dean Foods declared bankruptcy back in November, and Borden Dairy, one of the oldest milk processors in America, just recently did the same. The rising cost of raw milk and a drop in consumer demand have been...
Robert Irwin Tearfully Talks About the Destruction of the Australian Bushfires
As we’ve seen on television and internet news, bushfires are causing major devastation to both the vegetation and animal-life that are unique to Australia. Robert Irwin, son of the late, famous Aussie animal advocate Steve Irwin, also has grave concerns about the long term impact of the fires. As his mother, Terri Irwin, discussed the...
Video Captures Two Big Sea Lions Climbing on Top of a Tiny Boat, Living Their Best Life
As an avid fisherman, Joshua Phillips has plenty of wild stories. And since he owns his own fly fishing equipment shop in Olympia, Washington, he gets plenty of time out on the water. But even Joshua was stunned when he came across a pair of sea lions lounging on boat so small that they practically...
