Catch My Drift: Macaques Make Snowballs, Too!
This industrious fella is hard at work, but what's he doing? Start the slideshow to find out! Read more
Lucky Sevens! See the National Zoo Lion Cubs Frolic and Play
There were so many lions born at the National Zoo in August and September — seven to be exact! The litters were born to two sisters but proud papa, Luke, is the same for both families! Does that make the mamas sister (lion) wives? What's even more rare is that these are the first cubs to be born in DC in over 20 years and, until their birth, Luke was the only male in the whole place! Read more
Pet Food Recall: Kroger Recalls Kibble in 19 States
Kroger stores are recalling pet food amid fears that some products may contain aflatoxin, a toxic chemical byproduct that could be harmful to animals. Nineteen states are affected — Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia — and Read more
What's Your Take: Will Onboard Dog Bites Affect Air Travel For the Rest of Us?
When I heard of the case of a dog who bit two passengers on board a US Airways flight yesterday I immediately wondered how that was possible since pets must be kept in a carrier under the seat throughout the flight. And, naturally, the dog did not escape . . . but was taken out of a carrier by its 89-year-old owner. The 12-pound Manchester Terrier became agitated as its sedative began to wear Read more
The 2010 AKC/Eukanuba Dog Show Champion Is . . .
Coming on the heels of Clooney's big win in Philly at the National Dog Show is yet another show that wrapped up on Dec. 5. The AKC/Eukanuba Dog Show took place over the weekend in Long Beach, CA, but doesn't air until Jan. 23! If you'd like to know who won the competition in advance, then read more Read more
Happy Fourth Birthday, Knut the Cute!
We've admired him as a baby, sympathized when his beloved caretaker passed away and giggled when he found love . . . and now he's four! View 8 Photos ›Photo 1Photo 2Photo 3Photo 4Photo 5 The famed polar bear named Knut got a bunch of special snacks including something baked into his big number. See him enjoy his birthday on Dec. 5 and click through the gallery. View 8 Photos ›Photo 1Photo Read more
RIP, Fat Cat Prince Chunk
Plagued with heart disease, the chubby cat known as Prince Chunk passed away last week in his sleep. Not only is his weight newsworthy — estimated at 44 pounds — but the cat lost his home when his first owners lost theirs due to foreclosure. Adopted by another New Jersey family, the Damiani family started the Prince Chunk Foundation that provides temporary assistance to pet owners in Read more
The 2010 National Dog Show Champion Is . . .
Whether or not your Thanksgiving Day included turkey, did it include a glimpse at the National Dog Show? I tuned in for most of the action since I love any excuse to see breeds I rarely glimpse out and about around town. While there were no favorites going into the event — unlike Sadie last year — there were plenty of pretty and deserving pooches. Coming out on top was Clooney, a Read more
Who's Smarter: Dogs or Cats?
I know, I know. Those are fighting words but according to a recent Oxford University study, doggies come out on top in the smarts department. While some assume felines are brighter based on less of a need (or desire) for attention, these researchers found that less social creatures like cats, deer, and rhino have slower brain growth during the same period. According to Dr. Susanne Shultz, who Read more
Harry Potter, Gone to the Dogs . . . and Horse
To celebrate today's release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, let's take a peek at animals that got into the Hogwarts spirit over the years. While Fang isn't featured in the latest flick, there are plenty of other pups that show their love instead. Source: Flickr User istolethetv Read more
