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April 16, 2026

Pet Parrot Goes on Underwater Adventures in a Custom-Built Mini Submarine

Many people love traveling with their pets, hoping to share the excitement and the views with their dog or cat. But what if your pet is a bird? That hasn’t stopped a man named Steven Lawyer from turning Bebe, his parrot, into the perfect travel companion. Going out of his way to make Bebe part of his amazing adventures, Lawyer recently took Bebe on a trip to the Bahamas.

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April 15, 2026

Landmine-Sniffing Rat Who Saved Countless Lives in Cambodia Is Honored With a Statue

Dogs are not the only animals with jobs meant to keep us safe.

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April 14, 2026

People Are Sharing Proof Their Pets Watched Artemis II—and NASA Is Responding

Last week, millions tuned in to watch the Artemis II mission to go to the farthest part of the moon...

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April 7, 2026

Scientists Are Developing a First-Of-Its-Kind Pill To Help Dogs Live Longer

There’s an inherent tragedy that comes with having a dog. In almost all cases, we will outlive them. Of course, the benefits of having a dog in our lives far outweigh the cost of grief once they cross the rainbow bridge. But still, most of us would give anything for a few more years with our favorite furry friends. One company is aiming to do just that.

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April 2, 2026

Adorable Dachshund Immediately Befriends Rescued Seal and Takes Sweet Selfies Together

Stanley the dachshund knows how to get attention.

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April 1, 2026

Artist Collaborates With Pigeons To Create Music You Might Sample on an EDM Track

Have you ever heard of pigeons creating musical beats? One artist has discovered a way to make this fantastical idea a reality. The artist Amédæe begins with a jar of birdseed and a metal dish wired for sound. The dish is connected to sensors and a speaker. As Amédæe disperses the food, the kernels create a rush of clinking sounds.

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March 25, 2026

Corgi Leads a Pack of 7 Dogs on a 10-Mile Journey To Make It Back Home

One canine quest sounds like something from a movie.

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March 18, 2026

Punch the Monkey Has Found a Girlfriend as He Continues To Find His Footing Among the Troop

When the world first learned about Punch the monkey, everyone felt compelled to protect the little helpless macaque.

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March 12, 2026

Punch the Monkey Is Visited by Singer Lisa as Zookeepers Shed a Light on Him Being “Bullied”

The world has its eyes on Punch the baby monkey. The Ichikawa Zoo, where the adorable ape lives, reports long lines of people eager to see him almost every day. There are also several new videos of him shared on social media each day, whether it be of Punch hanging out with his troop, snuggling his orangutan plushie, or getting into a scuffle with other monkeys.

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