Scores of ringed seals along the coast of Alaska have fallen victim to a mysterious disease that has been afflicting the area since July.
Animals
Baa-d Kids: Two Goats and a Hog Fail Junior Livestock Competition Drug Test
Get those juiced goats off the field, please.
Rallying Behind the Squirrel: St. Louis Baseball Fans Embrace a New Mascot
During the first round the playoffs, when the St. Louis Cardinals faced the Philadelphia Phillies, a squirrel ran across the field at Busch Stadium twice in the same game, even distracting Phillies pitcher Roy Oswalt.
Black Market Grows for Baby Gorillas in Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a baby gorilla problem.
Are Black Pets Less Likely to Be Adopted?
This dog only wants to be judged based on the content of its character, not the color of its fur.
Scientists ‘95% Sure’ Bigfoot Lives in Russian Tundra
Scientists and yeti enthusiasts believe there may finally be solid evidence that the apelike creature roams the vast Siberian tundra, reports the Guardian.
Video: New Hampshire Officials Rescue Moose from Swimming Pool
How many men does it take to rescue a moose from a swimming pool? Nine, to be exact.
Report: Chinese Raccoon Dogs Skinned Alive for Knockoff Ugg Boots
It’s a trend that provokes mockery, yet persists due to its unrivaled comfort. But now “Ugg boots” — or more specifically, knockoffs of the classic UGG Australia brand — are coming under fire for the inhumane treatment of …
Grounded: Bulldogs Banned on Many Airlines Due to Death Risk
With a face so cute, who could resist a bulldog? The airlines can, apparently.
Watch: The First-Ever Commercial Aimed Directly at Dogs
The advertising world is going to the dogs.
Two-Faced Cat Defies Science, Sets Guinness World Record
Meet Frank and Louie: One cat, two faces and a Guinness World Record.
Not Just a Day at the Beach: Piranhas Bite 100 in Brazil
This certainly takes Piranha 3D to a whole new level.