The claws have come out against Hank, the 9-year-old cat who’s vying for a Virginia Senate seat.
Animals
Power Lunch: T. Rex Had Strongest Jaw of All, Researchers Find
It’s not that getting bitten by an alligator is any sort of delightful experience, but compare an alligator to a Tyrannosaurus rex and you should take the alligator every time, according to a pair of British university …
America’s 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds
For 21 years, the beloved Labrador Retriever has sat atop the American Kennel Club’s most-popular list. But this past year, it received some stiff competition from some other adored (and adorable) breeds. See what breeds were …
Toddler-Sized Maine Lobster Returns to Atlantic Ocean
Weighing in at 27 pounds, Rocky is the largest lobster ever caught in Maine. Last week, the 40-inch crustacean was released back into the Atlantic after being found caught in a shrimp net, Reuters reports.
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Goodbye, Productivity: Zoo Broadcasts Baby Polar Bear Siku on Live Cam
Planned on getting actual work done today? Sorry in advance.
Meet Hank, the Virginia Cat Running for U.S. Senate
Attention, voters: a new candidate has joined the Virginia race for U.S. Senate. Hailing from Springfield, Va., he’s running as an independent, with a platform that centers on job creation.
He’s also a cat.
Hank, 9, is …
Researchers Discover New Family of Amphibians in India
Meet the chikilidae, a legless creature that hides beneath India’s rain-soaked soil.
Do You Need a Bounty Hunter for Your Cat?
Jordana Serebrenik may be New York City’s only professional cat catcher.
Group ‘Hijacks’ Popular YouTube Videos in Effort to Save Rhinos
“People say they’re too busy for serious issues, yet they spend hours looking at the stupidest stuff online,” the campaign said.
Do Goats Have Accents?
One British study found that goats’ vocal behavior changes over time, becoming more similar to their social surroundings.
Tampa Bay Rays Turn ‘DJ Kitty’ Viral Video Into Actual Mascot
You can’t accuse the baseball world of being afraid to try out new things. The wild card: an unqualified success (right?). The designated hitter: well, it seems to suit the American League just fine. But the Tampa Bay Rays have …
Westminster’s Winner: 11 Things You Didn’t Know About the Pekingese
Malachy, the 4-year-old Pekingese, won “Best in Show” on Tuesday at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The tiny bobbing puff ball — who already has 114 titles to his name — stole the prize from under the noses of 2,000 …