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Miss Cellania

Polydactyl Cats: The Charm of Big Feet

Animals

7 Videos of People Rescuing Animals

Some people can be pretty terrible to animals—but most people will try to help cuddly (and not-so-cuddly) creatures when they can. Here are some of the most incredible videos of people saving animals.... READ ON

The Week

7 Genetically Modified Animals That Glow in the Dark

This is no party trick. These radiant sheep, dogs, and cats help further research of human diseases... READ ON

Animals

How 7 Obese Animals Lost Weight

Humans aren’t the only species with an obesity problem. A recent study shows that 55 percent of domestic dogs and cats are overweight or obese. Even zoo animals are seeing higher numbers on the scale. Fat cats and dogs might be cute, but animal obesity is nothing to laugh at. Here’s how seven animals dropped a few pounds.... READ ON

Animals

Britain’s “Big Cat” Conundrum

Thinking of the wild English countryside might conjure up images of manor houses, green fields, and secret gardens, Lions, tigers, and bears are from a different kind of story—but that's not actually so, according to a recent discovery by a team of researchers.... READ ON

Videos

Big Cats Like Cardboard Boxes Too

Animals

13 Fun Facts About the Internet’s Cutest Cat, Lil Bub

Vice’s documentary about the cutest creature on the planet, Lil Bub—aptly titled "Lil Bub & Friendz"—opens at the Tribeca Film Festival today. To celebrate, mental_floss went to Social Tees Animal Rescue for an interview with feline star and her owner, Mike Bridavsky, before a meet and greet with her adoring fans. Here’s what she told us about herself.... READ ON

Animals

Can Cats See Optical Illusions?

We know animals see differently than we do and that their brains process visual messages in a different manner—which has led many to wonder if animals can see optical illusions.... READ ON

Animals

Book From 1445 Shows Cats Have Always Been a Handful

For cat owners, this picture is nothing shocking. A little fuzzball was someplace they weren’t supposed to be and went and messed things up? Really? That never happens!... READ ON

Animals

22 Vintage Photos of Animals Acting Like People

Forget celebrities being just like us. These vintage photos prove that animals have a rich history of indulging in activities usually reserved for humans.... READ ON