The call of the wild led emperor penguin “Happy Feet” 2,000 miles from Antarctica. Now, after some human pampering, he’s heading home.
Animals
Alexander McQueen’s Will Gives $82,000 To His Dogs
He may have been one of the world’s most renowned fashion designers, but when it came time to divy up his substantial estate, Alexander McQueen didn’t forget the little guys: namely his four-legged friends.
Watch Your Back This Shark Week: Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Sharks
Created so us average folk can appreciate the power—and violence—of sharks, Discovery Channel’s annual Shark Week celebration starts August 12.
Happy Homecoming: Six Poached Baby Gorillas Rescued, Returned to Congo
Six endangered Grauer’s gorillas were returned home to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday after being rescued from poachers who smuggled them into neighboring Rwanda.
Only in Australia: Kangaroo Pepper Sprayed After It Attacks Elderly Woman
A big red kangaroo punched and kicked a 94-year-old Australian woman in her backyard.
Tumblr of the Week: Animals Being D—-
Despite having a not quite TIME-approved title, this week’s Tumblr is pretty amazing.
It’s Good To Be Big: World’s Tallest Dog Gets a Book Deal
Meet man’s best—and biggest—friend.
Meet Gamera, the All-Terrain Tortoise With a Wheel for a Leg
The tale of The Tortoise and the Hare didn’t factor in this turtle’s newest innovation.
‘Jaws’ in Real Life: Great White Shark Jumps Into Boat in South Africa
A research boat off the coast of South Africa had an unwelcome visitor when a three-meter long great white shark leapt out of the water into their boat.
‘Jersey Shore’ Season 4 Trailer: New Location, Same Antics
They’re back, and now they’re terrorizing Europe. What’s Italian for “here we go again?”
Watch: Hero Chihuahua Chases Away Two Armed Robbers
Paco is a 10-pound Chihuahua. But when he’s angry, you’d better run.
Friday Flicks: It All Ends with ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2’
Grab some popcorn! NewsFeed’s Glen Levy brings you the movies you should check out (or avoid) this weekend.