Colossal Biosciences, the world’s only de-extinction company, announced that they have brought the Dire Wolf back from extinction with the birth of three Dire Wolves. The three litters of Colossal’s Dire Wolves include two adolescent males (Romulus and Remus) and one female puppy (Khaleesi.) As Parade Pets reports, in order to birth these three amazingly rare and […]
Category: Pets
If You’re a Pet Lover, You (and Your Kids) Must watch the “Pets” Documentary on Disney+
The undying love that furry friends give their owners is nothing short of magical. And actress / director Bryce Dallas Howard understands that connection so deeply that she was moved to direct a documentary, now on Disney+, called Pets. As Parents magazine reports, Pets explores the myriad of ways animals impact our lives emotionally and socially. After Howard wrapped her […]
And the Winning Names for Jackie and Shadow’s Eaglets’ are… Sunny and Gizmo!
The two bald eagle chicks nesting high above California’s Big Bear Valley now have names—and personalities to match. After a week-long fundraiser that generated more than 54,000 name submissions, the nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) turned to local students to make the final call. Elementary school kids across the valley voted on official […]
It’s National Dog Bite Prevention Week – Here’s What to Know
Dogs are invaluable members of our families and communities, serving as particularly important sources of love and support during the past two years of pandemic-related stress and uncertainty. Dog bites, however, remain a serious public health risk, with more than 4.5 million people bitten by dogs each year in the United States. It’s important to remember […]
Game of Thrones Fans Rejoice: Dire Wolves Have Been Brought Back to Life
Scientists at a Dallas-based biotech firm recently announced they have brought back the to life the dire wolf, a species popularized by the fantasy TV show “Game of Thrones.” Colossal Biosciences, the genetic engineering company working to bring back the woolly mammoth, has actually already brought back one of its extinct Ice Age cohabitants: the dire […]
100-year-old Endangered Galapagos Tortoise Becomes First-Time Mom at Philadelphia Zoo
A roughly 100-year-old tortoise has become a mom of four for the first time after reproducing with a male of the same age at Philadelphia Zoo. As Live Science reports, the zoo announced that they recently hatched eggs laid by an elderly western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise (Chelonoidis niger porteri), named, appropriately enough, “Mommy.” Her […]
Popular Dog Treats Recalled Due to Salmonella Concerns
It seems like there’s a new recall every day, honestly. It’s out of hand, and so many of them impact our pets: it seems like no matter what we try to feed them, it might just be contaminated. As Parade Pets reports, a new recall has been issued: Supercan Bulk is pulling their Pig Ear […]
It’s About to Become More Expensive to Have a Dog or Cat
According to the latest “True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report” for dogs and cats by Rover, dog parents can expect costs to increase as much as 7% this year, and cat parents could see a 10% increase. This is the sixth report by the online marketplace for pet care. As USA Today reports, the average annual cost […]
And the Most Popular Dog Breed for 2024 was…
According to registration statistics by the American Kennel Club (AKC)—a nonprofit organization maintaining a registry of purebred dogs—the French bulldog was the most popular dog breed in the United States in 2024. This marks the third consecutive year that the breed has claimed the top spot. “The Frenchie has solidified itself as America’s sweetheart, and […]