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Animals
Lost Penguin ‘Happy Feet’ Needs Permit to Head Home to Antarctica
Can’t Happy Feet, the now-famous New Zealand penguin, catch a break? In a trying turn of events, the poor bird can’t even get back home to Antarctica without a special permit.
Animal Astronaut: Iran to Launch a Monkey Into Space Next Month
Following to suit of a mouse, a turtle and some worms, an Iranian monkey is to be sent to space next month.
Undercover Video Gives the Dirt on Pigs in Factory Farms
You might not want to have a ham sandwich for lunch today.
Amazing Video: ‘Spinner’ Shark Flies Over Surfer
An Orlando Sentinel videographer was out on the water filming a surfer. Focused on his subject in the foreground, he didn’t even know he had caught a shark leaping over a surfer—while twirling furiously—in the background.
Pretty on the Inside: Meet Yoda, The World’s Ugliest Dog
This dog doesn’t want to be called “cute.”
Not-So-Happy Feet: Stranded Penguin Critical After Two Operations
It seems letting “nature take its course” may have proved a dangerous turn for little Happy Feet.
Paula the Octopus Vies to Become Official Oracle of the Women’s World Cup
Paul, the Octopus, became famous when he predicted every match of the World Cup in South Africa accurately. But his death in October has spurred a contest for another octopus to take his place.
Emperor Penguin Gets Lost, Winds Up in New Zealand
Navigating between Antarctica and New Zealand seems obvious from the air. But what about from underwater? Or as a penguin?
Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month: 10 Adorable, Adoptable Cats Across the Country
Approximately four million cats and kittens are placed in shelters across the U.S. each year. In celebration of Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month, NewsFeed scoured the country to find 10 adorable and adoptable felines that are in need of …
Meet Dusty, The California Cat Burglar Who’s Actually a Cat
No one deserves the name “cat burglar” better than Dusty. He is not only a stealthy thief, but an actual cat.
Since 2008, Greek Protesters Have Had a Canine Companion
Loukanikos hates Greece’s austerity measures, corrupt politicians, and the plight of the Greek everyman. And, as a dedicated protestor, he is willing to brave riot police and tear gas for his beliefs.