Rich and Laura Howard were vacationing in La Paz, Mexico, for their 20th wedding anniversary. When they went out on a diving trip, they got the surprise of a lifetime (and a priceless anniversary gift). A pod of 20 Orcas started surfing behind their small dive boat. The massive killer whales started following the fast moving boat, jumping,…
You know that awkward face your dog makes that’s a little too human for comfort? We may project our own human emotions on our cuddly ones, but sometimes you have to wonder what they think and why they react in certain ways. These animals are obviously in complete shock over what you just did. What…
I remember when I was little, thinking how awesome it would be to have an identical twin. We could swap places and trick people and it would be awesome. (If Lindsay Lohan did it in The Parent Trap, I can do it.) These people are doing it right. It’s hard to believe this is evening happening: …
When little Bradley’s owner was in serious danger, he did the only thing he knew how to do: he sacrificed himself to save him. A large black bear attacked John Force and his friends when they were in the woods behind his house. They were in trouble because they stumbled across a mother bear and…
If a yellow lab was drowning in the ocean, what would you do? I’m betting you jump in and save his life, right? Well what if the victim was a 400lb bear. What do you do then? Well after a huge black wandered into a Florida community and accidentally walked towards the ocean after being shot…
You’re probably familiar with the story of the tortoise and the hare. The whole “slow and steady thing” is the key to winning the race. Right? As it turns out, going “slow and steady” is important for when you’re racing rude hares… and just living life. This tortoise made that point perfectly clear. His name is Jonathan and…
When a little girl noticed a rainbow outside her window, she just HAD to call her grandma. She thought it ended at her nana’s house, so she made sure she was aware of the “treasure at the end of the rainbow” situation. Even though grandma didn’t find any gold, she definitely has a little treasure…
Apparently, Australians take their koalas very seriously. And who can blame them? The eucalyptus-chomping marsupials are so darn cute. When Melbourne firefighters were alerted to an injured koala stuck in a tree, they didn’t waste a moment coming to its aid. Nicknamed “Sir Chompsalot” by his rescuers, the fluffy herbivore was able to make a full recovery after…
Getting old can really stink. Everyone does it, but not everyone looks forward to it. You don’t move around well, forget things, and even have to use canes and crutches. The worst thing has to be that everyone assumes you’re fragile, and can’t do anything. They will that that, at least, until one day you…
If you have a random encounter with an animal, you certainly want to capture it on camera. Unfortunately, you’re not always lucky enough to be able to snap photographic proof of these moments. Well, these people were prepared. They captured unbelievable moments between humans and wildlife. These animals seem like they’re straight out of a movie.…
Oh, the mid-century! People greet this period with more pained eye rolling than the 80s. When photographic evidence of this era comes to light, people rise to its defense and claim, “Everyone was wearing that…” Someone came up with the idea in the mid-century that housewives were looking for new ways to delight their families during…
I never thought a dog could be a better dancer than me, but then I saw this video of a Bichon Frise grooving to its favorite Chinese disco song. Now, I knew my dance moves are sub par in comparison. Watch as the adorably fluffy dog shuffles side to side while “You Are My Flower”…
Wayne Klinkel was on a road trip with his wife to see his daughter when disaster struck in the form of their hungry dog. But, we don’t know what’s more entertaining: The fact that their dog ate all of their money… or what Wayne did to get the money back. Sundance decided that $500 was…
Finding happiness in life doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, it can be simple as looking at a picture. A smile just might creep onto your face, in fact, if you look at any of the 28 photos below. They may be some of the happiest pictures online, and they’re bound to inspire you…
Simon from the Wildlife Aid Foundation never knows what to expect when he goes out on a rescue. That’s why he was so amused when he was called to capture and release a squirrel. The little critter was trapped in the house, terrorizing the woman living there. She even found a way to keep it in…
http://twitter.com/#!/Imaumbn/status/228574943758127107 The First Lady’s been plugging her husband’s upcoming birthday a lot lately: Don’t miss the chance to help celebrate @BarackObama’s 51st birthday with him in Chicago—airfare’s on us: http://t.co/NqyMsJ51 — Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 24, 2012 August 4 is just around the corner. But how do you shop for the Leader of the Free…
Even though animals can’t speak our language, they can still teach us lessons about the world around us. Love, hope and forgiveness comes naturally to the creatures that fill this earth. When you learn about these 13 handicapped animals from Reddit and their inspirational stories, you may feel a little bit better about the challenges you face. Plus:…
One man was biking to work when he noticed something tragic on the side of the road. A beautiful little fox was dying. It appeared he had been hit by a car and was struggling to stay alive. This is the biker’s account of the story: This morning on my bike ride into town I…
If you haven’t heard this story from the past week yet, you’re in for a tearjerker. It’s absolutely beautiful, especially for Mother’s Day. When Teddy Bridgewater was just 9 years old, he made his mom a promise that he never forgot. And two days ago, he kept that promise in touching, heartfelt fashion. When Teddy…
We all have a rough day now and then. There are those times when all the little things pile up in your life to make you feel like a miserable grump. But if that’s the case for you today, prepare to turn that frown upside down my friend. One look at this incredibly happy Weimaraner enjoying the…