(ANIMAL NEWS) As many remember back in February, famed groundhog Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow and predicted an early spring. However, with March 20th come and gone and weeks left of frigid temperatures, Ohio prosecutor Mike Gmoser is officially indicting Phil for a “misrepresentation of Spring.” Read on for more on the tongue-in-cheek indictment and Phil’s defense of the accusations. — Global Animal
(AMAZING ANIMALS) According to Reuters, thousands of lives were saved thanks to a brave golden labrador named Zanjeer. The heroic canine detected more than 3,329 kgs of explosive RDX, 600 detonators, 249 hand grenades, and 6,406 rounds of live ammunition. Zanjeer, a treasured member of the Mumbai Police Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, also helped avert other potential explosions by detecting three more bombs in the days following the initial blasts. Read on about this heroic canine and the impact his story has had on the world. — Global Animal
(FAMOUS ANIMALS) Since becoming a widespread Internet sensation, Grumpy Cat—also known by her real name Tardar Sauce—is living the lavish celebrity life. The adorable cranky feline flew in to South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas to shoot a Friskies commercial. During her stay, she got to experience all the perks that come with being an online superstar, and she managed to steal a huge Hollywood hunk’s heart! Read on to find out more about Grumpy Cat’s SXSW experience. — Global Animal
(OCEANS) CALIFORNIA — A tour boat filled with passengers was taken by complete surprise last week after tens of thousands of dolphins spanning across seven miles of sea swarmed together off the coast of San Diego. As seen in a video uploaded to YouTube on Sunday, the boat’s passengers screamed and pointed as they witnessed what the ship’s captain called a “super mega-pod” jumping up and down in a feeding frenzy. Capt. Joe Dutra of Hornblower Cruisestold NBC Bay Area that he spotted the estimated 100,000 common dolphins on Thursday around noon while he was on his daily tour. He said the pod was more than seven miles long and five miles wide. Read on to learn more about this rare phenomenon and watch the video of the spectacular footage. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) Thousands gathered in Gobbler’s Knob, Pennsylvania amidst frigid temperatures and overcast skies this morning to see America’s most popular groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. Although his accuracy is up for debate, the famous groundhog emerged from his burrow and predicted that spring is just around the corner! Read on for more details and check out how Phil predicted last year. — Global Animal
(AMAZING ANIMALS) Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s these remarkable animals! Animals can be everything from man’s best friend to real-life heroes. Check out the examples in the infographic below featuring the mnay ways animals have saved people’s lives as well as the benefits of caring for a pet. — Global Animal
(TOUCHING TALES) FLORIDA — In November of last year, Jacob and Bonnie Richter of West Palm Beach, Florida brought their cat Holly on a family vacation to nearby Daytona. When fireworks went off near the motorhome they were staying in, Holly bolted from the vehicle. After relentless efforts to recover their beloved feline, the Richters unfortunately had to return home without their cat companion. 200 miles from their vacation destination, Jacob and Bonnie never expected to see their loved one again. But, in a shocking turn of unexpected events, Holly, a determined kitty, recently completed a 200 mile, 60 day journey back to her hometown and guardians. Continue reading to learn the full tale of this dedicated cat’s amazing feat. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL PICTURES) The New Year is just around the corner—so what better way to celebrate than with cute animal pictures? Check out these up-and-coming stars of the next generation of adorable. — Global Animal
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