I’m delighted to learn that the first movie filmed by chimpanzees is to be shown on the BBC. Making the movie was the brainchild of primatologist Ms Betsy Herrelko, who is studying for a PhD in primate behaviour at the University of Stirling, UK. Over 18 months, she introduced video technology to a group of… Continue reading Monkeying around with a camera
Tag: Cute
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog – literally!
We all know the sentence “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog“. It’s a classic pangram, and has been used by generations of typists to test their skill and speed. It seems one gentleman with a tame fox decided to film the real thing. All together, now . . . awwww, cute! Peter
The chaos at NBC explained – by cartoon characters
A Chinese TV station has produced a highly amusing video clip illustrating how the mess-up with NBC’s late-night programming developed. Cartoon characters stand in for Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien and NBC management. Even without the viewer understanding a word of the language, they make the situation wonderfully clear – and entertaining. Kudos to whoever thought… Continue reading The chaos at NBC explained – by cartoon characters
A Lolcat Christmas
I periodically post Lolcats from I Can Has Cheezburger?, simply because they make me smile (and occasionally laugh out loud). Here are a few Christmas-themed Lolcats. Click each picture to be taken to the original ICHC post. Peter
When a dog’s best friend comes home
The serviceman pictured came home from Afghanistan in September 2005, and this is his welcome from Gracie, his dog. I think the video speaks for itself. All together, now: Awwwww! (Thanks to reader J. H. for e-mailing me the link to the video.) Peter
Talk about an extended family!
It seems that a cat and dog in China have taken parenthood further than their species would normally do. A dog and a cat which have recently given birth in China are taking it in turns to ‘childmind’ for each other. Both animals are owned by Gao Shunhong, of Fushun, Liaoning province, who adopted the… Continue reading Talk about an extended family!
The ultimate spam-mail filter?
The video speaks for itself. Peter
An unlikely friendship
The video says it all. I wonder how long this can last? Peter
First hunt FAIL!
This just kicks my giggle-box, I’m afraid. Thanks to Melanie S. for sending me the picture. Peter
A guide dog with a difference
What do you call a guide dog for a dog? Is it still a service animal? Bonnie and Clyde do everything together, from walking and wagging to bounding and burying. But Clyde is always just one faltering step behind. That’s because he is blind – and his fellow border collie Bonnie acts as his guide… Continue reading A guide dog with a difference