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Watch These Animals Jumping Onto and Riding in Boats — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:00:43 +0000

[onescreen item="5028595"] Sure, they could swim, but why not take a ride if it’s there? Whether it’s escaping from some voracious killer whales, showing off their military chops, or just snagging a free meal, these and other animals have learned the value (and enjoyment) of the occasional boat ride. Seals, otters, penguins, even a sloth [...]

Watch These Monkeys Riding Around on Other Animals — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:00:45 +0000

[onescreen item="5024235"] Monkeys can be troublemakers. They steal. They’re sloppy kissers. And if you’re another animal, one might just jump on your back and use you as a taxi. Now, it’s possible that some of the animals here are generous, willingly hauling these primates around. But not all of them. That one little pig clearly [...]

Animals Trying (and Failing) to Eat Kids at the Zoo — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:00:08 +0000

[onescreen item="4991336"] It must be so tempting if you’re a lion. There, mere inches away, in plain sight, is a child—a quick, easy meal just sitting there. But for that darn glass! This video also gives you a helpful idea of scale that you don’t get watching nature shows on the National Geographic Channel. A child’s [...]

15 Baby Animals Celebrating Father's Day

Hannah Gutenplan — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:49:49 +0000

It’s that time of year again when we celebrate everything dad has done for us. That’s right, it’s Father’s Day! We found some baby animals that know exactly what it means to be in the Father’s Day spirit. Take a look at some adorable father-child animal bonding and cuddling. Read Original: 15 Baby Animals Celebrating [...]

15 Adorable Snoring Animals

Kathy Landin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:59:14 +0000

Somewhere along the way, February 28th was declared Public Sleeping Day. There is no record of what tired person made this so, but the fact is that it’s a day. A day when you can go out and sleep in public, if you dare.

Wild Animals Escape and Terrify Ohio Community [VIDEO]

Kathy Landin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:41:04 +0000

An Ohio man who owned an exotic animal farm released his animals to the wild and then committed suicide on Tuesday, according to police.

Farm owner Terry Thompson was found dead in his home near Columbus, OH by the sheriff’s deputies, who say his body had been disturbed by animals. Authorities will not comment on how Thompson killed himself.

Cutest Attack Penguin Ever? [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:04:10 +0000

With their wobbly gait and tuxedo-style fur, penguins are goofily adorable no matter what they do.

In the video below, a tiny penguin has had enough of a human who got a little too close, and charges the man while barking. This surprises the gawker, who slips on the ice and falls down while backing away from the flightless bird.

Mishka the Talking Siberian Husky Profiled on 'Today' [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:00:12 +0000

Ever wonder what a dog would say if it could speak? Turns out, it’s nothing less than what you’d expect from man’s best friend. ‘Today‘ profiled Mishka, a “talking” Siberian Husky and internet sensation with her own YouTube channel, Facebook page and online store. A YouTube video in which the dog howls the words “I love [...]

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Vows to Only Eat Meat He Kills

Amory Gritta — Sun, 29 May 2011 19:29:52 +0000

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is known for setting random personal challenges for himself and successfully completing them. Last year, for example, he pledged to master Mandarine Chinese.

This year, the 27-year-old CEO has one-upped himself by vowing to only consume meat in which he's killed himself.

Russian Man Makes Adorable Kitten Crash Test [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Mon, 09 May 2011 11:30:34 +0000

A Russian man has created what's now being referred to as an explosion of cuteness: a kitten crash test. It's similar to a car crash test in which a vehicle runs full speed into a wall or another car. But instead of a hunk of metal on metal, it's a giant pile of soft and fuzzy times two.