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Why Is a Cat Worshipped With Goddess Shasti in Bengal?

A cat enters a Bengali household, and suddenly children begin disappearing one after another. At first, nobody understands what is happening. But behind this mysterious folk tale is Goddess Shasti, a deity traditionally associated with childbirth, fertility and the protection of children. Her vahana, the cat, plays a central role…

MyLifeXP · Sep 29

54 Funny And Wholesome Animal Pics Shared By This Community To Brighten Your Day

Need a little pick-me-up? Check out these funny and wholesome animal pics shared by this community, featuring cute cats, dogs, and other adorable animals guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.

Bored Panda · Sep 29

The pest I’ll never forget: I turned the toaster upside down. A mouse fell out

We tried humane traps, wire wool, hardcore cleaning regimes. Nothing worked. In the end, I wondered if the mice in our house were the real residents, while we were the intruders

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29

Fat bear week 2026: Chunk returns to defend his title as 16 brown bears compete for the crown

Fat bear week 2026: Fat Bear Week has returned to Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve, where 16 brown bears are competing for the annual title. Previous year’s champion, Chunk, also called Bear 32, is making a return and hoping to defend his crown. The contest celebrates the bears’ talent…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Woman sentenced over neglect of 'morbidly obese' horse

A woman has been found guilty of animal welfare offences after failing to look after her “morbidly obese” horse

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28

The pet I’ll never forget: Dennis the terrier – who once farted on Jilly Cooper’s sofa

It seemed like a good idea to get a puppy with my partner, but then he left me. Single life was hard at first but my disobedient dog made me laugh again

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28

Why Almost Every Ginger Cat Is Male and Every Calico Is Female: Coat Colour Genetics Explained

The gene that decides orange is on the X chromosomeThe orange coat colour in cats is controlled by a gene called O (for orange), located on the X chromosome. This gene determines whether a cat produces orange-red pigment (phaeomelanin) or black-brown pigment (eumelanin). Because it sits on the X chromosome…

Times Life · Sep 28

Dog dies trying to protect northern California couple from bear attack

Couple was seriously injured after attack on 19 September and are mourning the death of their French bulldog

The Guardian - US · Sep 27

Husband Keeps Searching For Wife 6 Months After She Vanishes, Then PI Finds Crucial Trail Clue

Amy Hillyard has been missing for six months, but a private investigator’s discovery of hiking routes on her devices has opened new search areas.

Bored Panda · Sep 27

‘Karen’ Sparks Furious Backlash After Cursing At And Trapping A Black Woman And Her Dog Behind A Field Gate

A dog-field disagreement escalated after Sakeenah Nasser said a woman cursed at her and blocked the only exit, sparking furious reactions to the viral footage.

Bored Panda · Sep 26