Would you trust a cat to give you psychotherapy? What if that cat was accredited by the American Psychotherapy Association?
Animals
Viral Weekend: Watch a Gorilla Walk Like a Human
In case you missed it, here’s your wacky animal story of the week.
Get Ready For Cute: American Kennel Club Names Three New Dog Breeds
Get to know these dog breeds while they’re still underground and hip.
The U.K’s Newest Problem-Solver: A Cat
There is a new threat to the U.K Prime Minister’s security — rats.
Arctic Fix: Does Castration Help Reindeer Cope with Climate Change?
If Rudolph wants to adapt to global warming, he may have to lose his most precious assets. (via AlertNet)
Plastic Pyrenees Penguin Is France’s Newest Blog Sensation
Some people are easily entertained–which may explain why residents of the small southern French town of Céret are enraptured by the mysterious voyage of a plastic penguin these days.
Worst Ad Placement Ever?
When would an ad featuring a duck be a problem? Maybe when it’s accompanying an article on Anatidaephobia–the fear that a duck is watching you. NewsFeed pities the soul that clicked on this article seeking help. Traumatizing! …
5-Foot Monitor Lizard Caught Roaming California Neighborhood
There wasn’t any California lovin’ for a massive lizard roaming in Riverside.
China’s Year of the Rabbit: Not So Great For All Those Abducted Baby Rabbits
2011 is, by the Chinese zodiac cycle, the Year of the Rabbit, which is far worse news for baby bunnies than you might imagine.
Monkey Fought the Law and the Law Won
You’ve heard of Prison Break, right? Well now we give you Monkey Break.
Insects on the Menu: Scientists Warn of Animal Scarcity, Experiment With Bug Diet
Who needs cows when you’ve got grasshoppers and buffalo worms? (via AFP)
Hawk on the Loose Inside Library of Congress
Visiting the Library of Congress? Duck — there’s a hawk on the loose.