Hippopotamuses can become airborne for substantial periods of time, researchers discover
Hippopotamuses can become airborne for substantial periods of time, according to new research into the mammals. Research by the Royal...
Six-legged dog named after Disney mermaid settles into new life
A six-legged dog who was abandoned outside a shop is settling into her new home. Ariel, named after Disney's Little...
Ronaldo the ‘male’ snake gives birth to 14 babies
Ronaldo, the "male" snake, has given birth to 14 babies, shocking handlers. The 6ft (1.8m) Brazilian rainbow boa was declared...
People are threatening to poo in Paris river today – here’s why
Parisians have threatened to poo in the River Seine today in a protest ahead of the Olympics. People angry at...
‘Ugliest’ dog in the world revealed
A dog in the US has been crowned the ugliest in the world. The eight-year-old Pekingese called Wild Thang won...
Ariana Grande addresses criticism after ‘voice change’ clip goes viral
Ariana Grande has responded to criticism about a change in her speaking voice after an interview clip went viral, explaining...
Mysterious monolith discovered in desert near Las Vegas
A mysterious monolith has baffled police officers in Las Vegas after it was spotted glimmering in a remote mountain range...
Crocodile that lunged at children is shot and cooked for local residents
A "problem" crocodile that was stalking both adults and children has been shot and cooked for a local Aboriginal community,...
Twenty-three sets of twins graduate from same year group at school
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from a US middle school, making up about 10% of the eighth-grade year group....
Hot dog eating champ banned over vegan deal
A 16-time hot dog eating champion says he has been banned from a New York contest after signing a deal...
