Chris Christie killed a spider while school children visited his office, sparking disapproval from PETA.
Animals
So There’s This Horse, and Apparently, It Paints
A horse is a horse, of course, but what if it paints, too?
Help Wanted: Polar Bear Spotter on a Norwegian Island
Apply now if you love polar bears and can stand still for long periods of time.
Kansas Woman Discovers Circus Tiger in Bathroom
What’s the wildest thing you’ve encountered in a public bathroom? Broken toilet? Spent cherry bomb? Person confused about the bathroom door’s gender symbols? Tiger?
Therapy Dogs Arrive in Boston to Comfort Survivors of Marathon Bombing
Amid the suffering and wreckage of the tragedy in Boston, a little furry comfort is on its way.
Vicious Beaver Attacks and Kills Man in Belarus
And he only wanted a photo.
French President Francois Hollande’s Camel Eaten in Mali
The man is having a seriously bad month.
WATCH: Cute Otter Pup Gets Swimming Lessons
Even otter moms can be embarrassing.
PETA Takes Heat over Claims it Killed 90% of Animals Dropped off at Virginia Shelter
Critics are slamming the organization for hypocrisy after a Virginia state report indicated a high rate of euthanasia at their shelter.
South African Wildlife Conservationists Are Poisoning Rhino Horns to Prevent Poaching
South African game reserves have started to poison rhino horns in an attempt to prevent poaching; however, some wonder whether the radical new method will actually help to save rhinos
WATCH: Leopard Rescued after Falling Down Well
So that’s eight lives left then.
Watch: Stranded Sea Lion Pup Hitches a Ride in Rescuer’s Car
A local man rescued what he thought was a dog on the side of the road in San Diego.