Slow motion and timelapse can reveal the wonders of the natural world. Check back next Monday for the next episode in this mini-series. Planet Earth II is airing Saturdays on BBC America. http://www.bbcamerica.com/shows/planet-earth-ii/where-to-watch And many more on BBC’s mobile app: Sir David Attenborough’s Story of Life http://www.bbc.com/earth/storyoflife /// Vox.com is…
THESE adorable canine portraits will make any dog lover’s day – and they’re helping to get sheltered pups adopted at the same time. Kind-hearted photographer Tammy Swarek came up with the idea of dressing up rescue dogs to draw attention to their stories and help potential owners personally connect with…
GLAMOROUS pooch, Ella Bean, went from being two days away from being euthanized to living as one of New York’s top Instagram fashion dogs. The Yorkshire terrier-mix’s days consist of relaxing, shopping trips and modelling for her clothing line in New York. During her down time, stylish Ella enjoys lounging in a…
A HUNCHBACK dog has become Facebook-famous after being rescued by her adoring owner. Six-year-old pit-bull, Cuda Cares, is one of only 17 dogs on earth to suffer from short spine syndrome, which causes a large neck, an under-bite, elongated paws and a sloped back. Owner and former animal control officer, Julie LeRoy put…
STYLISH Priscilla and Poppleton are hogging the limelight as Instagram’s most famous pet piggies. The cute duo have amassed a fan base of 626,000 on the photo-sharing site where they can be seen posing at the beach in ‘pigkinis’ or as ‘pigs in blankets.’ Owner Melissa Nicholson, 43, from Jacksonville, Florida, fell in…
THIS kitten looks like the ultimate scaredy cat as he gives new meaning to the term ‘wide eyed’. Herman, an exotic shorthair, was born with exceptionally big eyes – giving him a permanently startled expression. The five-month-old kitty lives in Copenhagen, Denmark, with his doting owner Shirley, 26. The kitten’s bulbous eyes…
A DISABLED chihuahua doesn’t let anything get in her way of enjoying life as a normal, playful puppy. In Autumn 2015, Daffodil was found abandoned in a cardboard box on the streets by a Good Samaritan who took the neglected puppy to the nearby rescue centre, San Francisco SPCA. This tiny puppy was born with…
A MINIATURE alpaca is being hand-raised inside a farmer’s house – and the small but mighty creature is ruling the roost. Two-year-old Cody has the run of alpaca farmer Amber Isaac’s home, and even sleeps with her in the bedroom. Little Cody has always lived indoors after being abandoned at…
MEET the unconventional and miniature family who will melt your heart. Dachshunds Maya, Peanut and Minnie the Hedgehog are one very happy family, whose antics are supervised by adoring owner Natasha Fernandes. Minnie is the oldest at four years and seven months. She is an African Pygmy hedgehog, which are bred as…
A DISABLED rabbit who is unable to use its legs gets around in a mini wheelchair. Charles the American Sable rabbit was found trapped in a garden hose under a bush in the mountains of Santa Cruz, California by Elise Oliphant and her fiancé, three years ago. With her big brown eyes and…
