Father-Of-Two Spots of One of Only 50 Albino British Squirrels Outside His Edinburgh Flat

• Richard Waugh, 51, spotted the albino squirrel outside his flat in Edinburgh
• The UK has around 50 albino squirrels with white hair and red or pink eyes
• The odds of a squirrel being born white are thought to be about one in 100,000

A father captured extraordinary pictures of an albino squirrel posing for pictures outside his house – where it has become a regular visitor.

Richard Waugh, 51, was thrilled when he spotted the incredibly rare squirrel scampering around outside his flat in Edinburgh.

Software developer Richard said he sees the ultra-rare critter – which he has named Lexy – a couple of times a week and sometimes scatter nuts out for her.

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The Humane Rescue Alliance Monthly Outdoor Adoption Events! (Washington, DC)

Looking to adopt, but can’t do it today? The Humane Rescue Alliance, 1022 M Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003-3616. You can join them on the first Saturday of every month for an outdoor adoption event at their M Street location. PLEASE SHARE!

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Cats Are too Socially Inept To Be Loyal

Cats may be too socially clueless to understand when someone is not being nice to their owners.

In the cat world, there's a saying that you should keep your humans' friends close and your humans' enemies … just as close. That's the takeaway of a new study that shows that cats, unlike dogs, will gladly accept food from people who are not nice to their owners. 

While dog lovers may rejoice at the chance for another study suggesting dogs are more loyal than cats, the conclusion is not that simple. It might not be that cats are disloyal; rather, they may be too socially clueless to understand when someone is not being nice to their owners, according to the new study, which was published in the February issue of the journal Animal Behavior and Cognition.

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Navy SEAL Remembers Dog Who Bravely Served And Died In Battle

There is no loyalty like that of military working dogs have with their handlers. These dogs have no fear and are so attached to their handlers, so dedicated to their mission and both have absolute confidence in each other.

Tyson, a Belgian Malinois, was one of the best of them. He was attached to a Navy SEAL Team and served his team with uncommon distinction, skill and utter faithfulness. Sadly, Tyson was killed in action recently and the loss to his handler and to the team is a heavy one indeed.

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WATCH: Portland Dog Does Viral After Climbing Ladder To Roof

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A Portland man was spending his afternoon taking down Christmas decorations from the roof of his house when he looked over and saw one of his golden retrievers running around up there with him.

Home security footage of how the dog got up there has since gone viral--something you won't believe until you see it.

Ace the dog climbed a ladder and got on top of the house all on his own while his furry friend Bo looked on, according to his owner Vince Matteson.

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Feline Mystery Solved in Maryland as Giant ‘Ghost Cat' Finds Loving Home

A neighborhood in Olney, Maryland, was wondering if a wild lynx was on the loose — but one family soon learned this “Ghost Cat” was ready for a loving home. News4’s Molette Green reports.

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Woman Finds Gorgeous ‘Flower Mantis’ Living in Her Garden

On a September day in South Africa, Margaret Neville made a fascinating discovery in her back garden. Resting among her lavender bushes was a flower mantis, a type of praying mantis which has evolved to appear incredibly “floral” as a method of camouflage. The particular flower mantis found by Neville is a female with a large swirl pattern on her back and protrusions that look like lavender buds along her legs. Astonished by the insect's beauty, Neville named the mantis “Miss Frilly Pants” in reference to her purple “pantaloons.”

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Why Do Dogs Bite or Chew Their Nails? 8 Common Reasons

Dogs use their teeth to get to the bottom of many issues, as that’s their only resource to relieve itchiness or other discomforts on their body. When you see your pup biting or chewing on their nails, it’s usually indicative of something bothering them around their paws. If this becomes a chronic problem, it could be a sign of something brewing.

Anytime your dog has odd behavior, it should be something you should keep an eye out for.  If they are biting or chewing their nails, it’s also important to watch out for any other behavior that’s out of the norm, like eating less or not being as energetic around their family.

So what could cause a pet to have discomfort on their paws? While there are many possible issues, in this article we will cover some of the most common reasons your dog may be chewing at their nails!

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