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A pet chihuahua dog has adopted a baby chick in China.

Huahua took charge of the chick as soon as owner Liu Bangyang's daughter brought it home.

She regards the chick as her baby and stands guard to make sure it comes to no harm, reports the Chongqing Morning News.

And, whenever the chick strays too far, Huahua picks it up gently in her mouth and puts it back in its cot.

Liu, from Guiyang city, Guizhou province, said: "We'll try our best to raise the little chicken, if that's what Huahua wants." from Ananova...

A dog just over seven inches long and weighing 27 ounces has been officially confirmed as the world's smallest living dog.

Danka, a one-year-old long-haired Chihuahua, is one of 10 dogs that Igor Kvetko keeps in Revuca, eastern Slovakia. Read on...

Wildlife Officials Find Black Bear Passed Out Drunk

BAKER LAKE, Wash. -- When state Fish and Wildlife agents recently found a black bear passed out on the lawn of Baker Lake Resort, there were some clues scattered nearby -- dozens of empty cans of Rainier Beer.

The bear apparently got into campers' coolers and used his claws and teeth to puncture the cans. And not just any cans.

"He drank the Rainier and wouldn't drink the Busch beer," said Lisa Broxson, bookkeeper at the campground and cabins resort east of Mount Baker.

Find out how they used more beer to catch him...

JERUSALEM -- A young monkey at an Israeli zoo has started walking on her hind legs only -- aping humans -- after a near death experience, the zoo's veterinarian said Wednesday.

Natasha, a 5-year-old black macaque at the Safari Park near Tel Aviv, began walking exclusively on her hind legs after a stomach ailment nearly killed her, zookeepers said.

Monkeys usually alternate between upright movement and walking on all fours. A picture in the Maariv daily on Wednesday showed Natasha standing ramrod straight like a human. The picture was labeled humorously, "The Missing Link?"

Two weeks ago, Natasha and three other monkeys were diagnosed with severe stomach flu. At the zoo clinic, she slipped into critical condition, said Igal Horowitz, the veterinarian. more...

JOPPA, Md. -- There may be more than one mystery animal running around Maryland -- there are pictures from a sighting in Harford County.

At the Mathis family's rural home in Joppa, they're used to animals, but not this kind.

"I looked out the window and I saw something drinking out of the water trough," said Lisa Mathis. "It looked like something out of Lord of The Rings."

"I'm from New Jersey so I immediately thought it was the Jersey Devil," said Jon Mathis. "In New Jersey folklore, it's a wild beast -- sort of like the abominable snowman."

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A Dutch zoo has given a shy young moose assertiveness training to help him fit in with the herd.

Emmen Zoo recently bought Kenwood the moose from a zoo in Toronto, reports De Telegraaf.

But when he was put in the mooses' enclosure he was immediately bullied by a female called Winya.

"She's a real bitch," said biologist Agaath Kooi. "She ran after Kenwood and kicked and bit him wherever she could. And although Kenwood is much bigger than her, he let it all happen."

The tradition was originally started by a businessman in 1989 who believed that monkeys were accredited to his family's good fortune.

A total of 4,400 pounds of fruit were offered to over 300 local monkeys.

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Hundreds of spectators and 21 rats turned out for the 19th annual Xtreme Rat Challenge at Nebraska Wesleyan University.

The rodents compete in many events including the tigh rope, hurdles, long jump, rope climb and weightlifting.

The event began in 1974. More info and pictures on this story from Ananova...

Canada's Nootka Sound has a guest that has worn out his welcome.

The 4 year old orca named "Luna" has been in the inlet for a little over 2 years, and since then has caused some damage. He enjoys cozying up to boats. Recently, Luna was observed "bouncing" a sea plane.

The U.S. federal government has pledged $100,000 to help move Luna.

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The following are the rules of the house:

1. When I say to move, it means go someplace else, not switch positions with each other so there are still two dogs in the way.
   
2. The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note, placing a paw print in the middle of my plate of food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.
   
3. The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Beating me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help, because I fall faster than you can run.
   
4. I cannot buy anything bigger than a king size bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue to sleep on the couch to ensure your comfort. Look at videos of dogs sleeping......they can actually curl up in a ball. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out the other end to maximize space used is nothing but doggy sarcasm.
   
5. My compact discs are not miniature Frisbees.
   
6. For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom. If, by some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, try to turn the knob, or get your paw under the edge and try to pull the door open. I must exit through the same door I entered. In addition, I have been using bathrooms for years; canine attendance is not mandatory.
   
7. The proper order is kiss me, then go smell the other dog's butt. I cannot stress this enough. It would be such a simple change for you.

Rules for non-pet owners who visit and like to complain about our pets:

1. The dog lives here. You don't.
   
2. If you don't want dog hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture.
   
3. I like my dog a lot better than I like most people.
   
4. To you, she's a dog. To me, she's an adopted daughter who is short, hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't speak clearly.
   
5. Dogs are better than kids. They eat less, don't ask for money all the time, are easier to train, usually come when called, never drive your car, don't hang out with drug-using friends, don't smoke or drink, don't worry about buying the latest fashions, don't wear your clothes, don't need a gazillion dollars for college, and if they get pregnant, you can sell the pups.
   
6. The same applies to cats, except they ignore you until you are asleep.

A German firm having success with a range of designer sunglasses for dogs is now hoping to break into the British market.

They were originally designed to protect mountain rescue dogs from damaging their eyes from the glare of the sun on snow fields.

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They've finally come up with something for that special person who has everything, including a dog and cat...

Bowlingual, set to take the U.S. by storm in August, translates barks and whines into human phrases.

When Bowser isn't feeling chatty, the devise also offers your pet's horoscope and other fun features.

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What looks like science fiction is actually true...

Attendance has increased 50% at an Argentinean zoo after a polar bear had a strange reaction to his medication.

Vets say his fur will change back to white about a month after his dermatitis medications wear off.

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This daredevil Jack Russell Terrier, named Part-X has also tried cliff jumping, kayaking and surfing.

He originally expressed an interest in extreme sports when his owner went surfing and he jumped on board.

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