 Animal Sex Museum Exhibits - From Bambi Threesome to Gay Dolphins::Did you know that both the male and female spotted hyena have penises? New York's Museum of Sex (MoSex) shares this information and much more in its new exhibit, `The Sex Lives of Animals'.
"We're creating… [MORE] |
 14 Crazy Innovations for Cats (SUPER GALLERY)::There are some outrageous pet products out there, including some pretty meowvelous innovations for cats. Too often feline members of the family get left out, but some clawver designers noted the pawtentional… [MORE] |
 Carnivorous Campaigns - Disturbing Barbeques Galore Ads::PETA, get a hold of this! According to these disgusting ads for Barbeques Galore, "What happens between the butcher and his meat is his business."
Barbeques Galore is an Australian chain of retail stores… [MORE] |
 VERY Controversial Vogue Spreads - Vogue Paris Literally Flips PETA::Trend Hunter speculated that the obvious overuse of fur in Vogue Paris in an August 2008 editorial featuring Daria Werbowy would anger PETA. However, it turns out that Vogue Paris does not want to be so… [MORE] |
 PETA Winning KFC Battle - New Classic Vegetarian Sandwich::Kentucky Fried Chicken is launching a soy-chicken burger: the Classic Vegetarian Sandwich! PETA has been fighting KFC for decades about the unethical treatment of chickens used in their greasy fast food… [MORE] |
 Backpack Bird Cages - The PetPocket::Carrying your tiny pooch in your handbag is so passe. Now you can take your feathered friend for a walk in this backpack style pet bird carrier. It's a great way to transport small birds such as parakeets,… [MORE] |
 Combination Pet Homes - Duplex Aquarium/Cage::This curious aquarium/cage combination houses both fish and birds in the reverse spaces that you would expect: the fish are above the birds. As well, the highest point of the bird cage rises into the aquarium… [MORE] |
 Dolphins in the City - WWF Guerrilla Donation Campaign::When Maui's dolphin population hit an alarmingly low number of only 111, WWF had to act fast. They wanted to raise awareness about this terrible fact before a crucial parliament vote could take place in… [MORE] |
 Military Vehicles for Pets - Fold-It-Yourself Cat Artillery::For the price of 15 British pounds, or roughly $30 USD, you could have the toughest looking cat in your neighborhood.
These fancy do-it-yourself kits are delivered unassembled, much like IKEA furniture,… [MORE] |
 High Fashion Fur - French Vogue August Issue Will Anger PETA::After a one month hiatus, Vogue Paris is coming back with a vengeance for its August 2008 issue. Model Daria Werbowy is featured on the cover as well as in a beautiful, retro black and white spread.
It's… [MORE] |
 Pre-Movie Awareness - Tugg Speedman is a Panda Celebrity::Tugg Speedman is Ben Stiller’s new action hero character from the upcoming movie Tropic Thunder. Tugg has already been named Panda Celebrity of the Year by The Panda Relocation Foundation.
“No one… [MORE] |
 Pet Dentists - Rainbow is a Parrot That Fight Plaque::Rainbow is a parrot. Rainbow is a dentist. If you open your mouth near him, he'll clean your teeth.
Hmmm.... now that the economy is tanking, perhaps this little dude would be an asset? You could sell… [MORE] |
 Pink Dog Poo - Poop Scoop Awareness Campaign::Pink doggy doo is being spotted on streets in the UK thanks to a bizarre new poop scoop awareness campaign.
Oak Tree Heath nature reserve in Nottinghamshire has unleashed activists with pink spray paint,… [MORE] |
 Breakdancing Honey Bees - Haagen-Dazs Bee-Boys for Awareness::Colony collapse disorder is threatening honey bees with extinction and Haagen-Dazs wants to help. The ice cream company is debuting a video with break dancers dressed as honey bees for SaveTheHoneyBees.com.… [MORE] |
 Toys For Pigs - D2B Award Winning Design::That’s right, swine need entertainment too. Apparently when pigs get bored they become nasty towards each other, and in Europe piggy fun is the law! Pig producers in the Netherlands are required to provide… [MORE] |
 Insects As Brand Boosters - Nikelab Promotes With Spiders::Nike is introducing new super light shoes that utilize the innovative Flywire technology. I am not exactly sure what's going on in this spanking new ad for their Nikelab division, but I think it has to… [MORE] |
 Colourful Painted Dogs - More Attention Seeking Behaviour From Dog Owners::Painted Dogs? I would not change the color of my dog (Fungus the Boneyman) for the World but some people are really into that.
Some people treat their pets as a fashion accessory - and this goes way… [MORE] |
 Dead Bug Funeral Kits - Education, Gimick or Art?::Dead bug funerals? At first, the concept seems odd, but there is an educational benefit.
Perhaps this Dead Bug Funeral Kit by David Barringer can help children with the difficult topic of death. Or perhaps… [MORE] |
 Canine Reality Show Unleashes Creativity - Greatest American Dog::Greatest American Dog is a new TV show that debuts tonight, that puts 12 teams of dog trainers against each other for a chance to win $25,000. CBS has been busy promoting the show with help from ad agency… [MORE] |
 Risque Public Protests - PETA: Bare Skin, Not Bear Skin::These activists from PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals) are up to their usual shenanigans. Here they are on July 09, 2008 protesting the killing of bears by baring their skin.
The poor black… [MORE] |
 Supercars for Horse Trainers - Rousch Technologies Volvo::Gotta watch those Amish; just when you think they don’t embrace tech, this crops up. Actuall,y it is a very valuable race horse trainer that allows three people to ride behind the horse and study its… [MORE] |
 Cat Patios - Window-Mounted Feline Luxury Deck::For the price of about $150, your family cat can be treated to the luxurious Window Cat Patio.
As pictured here, the self-contained unit mounts to a window using only a Phillips screwdriver.
Features… [MORE] |
 Celeb Bashing Over Animals - Pamela Anderson Calls Jessica Simpson a B*::What does one big breasted celebrity blonde say to another? According to the press, if it’s Pamela Anderson speaking about Jessica Simpson, it’s that she’s a “[bleep] and a wh_re.” Anderson has… [MORE] |
 Interactive Aquafaces - National Aquarium Ad Campaign::The National Aquarium in Baltimore has a new ad campaign called “More Fun in Every Sense”. Fun is right, the set of five posters, created by advertising agency gkv, also of Baltimore, contain images… [MORE] |
 Bionic Dogs - Maltese Puppy With Front Wheels, Not Paws::While there are a lot of bionic innovations for people, what we don't really see in science news are innovations for animals. A Maltese puppy has been fortunate enough to have David Turnbill, a generous… [MORE] |
 Patriotic Canine Track Jackets - World Pup Fashion::The Euro 2008 games might be over, but we're still taking in all the cool innovations surrounding the European soccer championships. These Track Jackets for dogs, for example, are a great illustration… [MORE] |
 50 Bloody, Naked Bodies Against Fur - "Without Skin" Urban Intervention::In Argentina, 50 "naked" bodies lay on blood-stained floors to raise awareness for animals tortured and killed by for their skins. This year's "Without Skin" campaign built on the success of last year's… [MORE] |
 Restaurants For Dogs - Doggy Style Deli West::All breeds are welcome at the “Doggy Style Deli West,” a dining facility for the canine set, located in Edmonton, Alberta.
The restaurant serves dog favourites such as, “German Shepherd Pie, Cheesy… [MORE] |
 Top 30 Pet Trends in 2008 H1::People love pets, but some people love pets WAY more than others. And that’s the kind of love that gives birth to innovations like the ones you’ll find in our list of top 30 pet trends in 2008.
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 Gatorade for Pets - Hero Enhanced Dog Water::You insist on drinking bottled water, so why shouldn't your dog get to slurp up the same purity when his throat is parched? Hero Enhanced Dog Water is bottled water for Fido packed with all the nutrients… [MORE] |
 Chic Urban Hen Houses - The Chicken Eglu::Imagine, if you will, waking up and going to your urban backyard and collecting fresh eggs for your morning ‘sunny-side ups’. American company ‘Omlet’ has designed these swanky abodes for suburban… [MORE] |
 Animal Acupuncture - East Meets West::This is an alternative to more traditional veterinary techniques - animal acupuncture. Dr. Ann-si Li of Berkeley, California offers 1-hour sessions of acupuncture for ailing pets. She says animal acupuncture… [MORE] |
 Eco-Friendly Activist Totes - Peta2's Trollsen Twins Bag::How's this for an eco-friendly shopping tote? This beastly bag is branded with Peta2's now infamous cartoon of the "Trollsen Twins," their comedic take on the fur-donning Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
Now… [MORE] |
 Oil Pooping Bugs? - Scientists Create Unlikely Source of Petrol Energy::Biofuels are expected to be a hot new source for energy, but oil-pooping-bugs? It's true.
Scientists at LS9, a Silicon Valley research firm, have been experimenting with this unlikely source of energy.… [MORE] |
 Hang Gliding Penguins - Washington State Lottery Ad::This ‘uplifting’ ad for the Washington State Lottery suggests that anything is possible… perhaps even winning the ‘big one’? Pigs aren’t flying here; but penguins, chickens and even an emu… [MORE] |
 Flushable Doggy Doo Bags - FlushADoo::Stop poo-lution in style with the chic FlushADoo doggy poop scoop bags! Environmental awareness is a crucial part of style accreditation today, and if you have a dog, these flushable poop baggies are a… [MORE] |
 High Tech Pet Homes - Cool Pet House Has Remote Control, Webcam::Sometimes I think dogs get better treatment than humans, especially when I see all the new innovations that focus on pets fashion, health, food, and even spa treatments.
There is a new pet house made… [MORE] |
 DIY Pet Pampering - Doggie Spa Kit::This attractive bone-shaped ensemble is the perfect gift for any dog who’s in search of preferential treatment.
The Doggie Spa Kit includes a shampoo enriched with bug-repelling oils which also provides… [MORE] |
 Living Keychains - Real Fish in Beijing Olympics Trinkets::Animal rights activists are protesting an unofficial Beijing Olympics keychain which houses a real fish. Although the goldfish are living at the time of sale, there's no way the little creatures would… [MORE] |
 Capitalizing on Zoo Attacks - BokitoViewers::Health insurance company FBTO saw a great opportunity when a gorilla named Bokito escaped from the Rotterdam Zoo on May 18 and attacked a female visitor who had repeatedly made eye contact with the primate.… [MORE] |
 Luxury Luggage for Dogs - Global Gallivanter Deluxe::If your jet-set pup deserves only the most luxe of luggage, the Global Gallivanter Deluxe is bound to make her tail wag in ecstasy. The newest Global Gallivanter deluxe edition is covered in Scandinavian… [MORE] |
 $85,000 Home Security Dogs - Titan German Shepherds::Home and family security are fast becoming a number one priority. First there was home security, now there's the Titan Family Protector and the Titan Ultra Protector. Looking like a lovable pet, this dog… [MORE] |
 Commercial Dog Cloning (Update) - Best Friends Again Program::We've told you about luxury pet cloning services in Asia, but now a California based biotech startup, BioArts International, has launched the Best Friends Again Program, a commercial dog cloning program.… [MORE] |
 Riverdancing Chimpanzees - Arby's Commercial::Arby's was successful in putting their latest campaign in motion, as seen by the tremendous traffic their Riverdancing Chimpanzees have received.
The video consists of a remixed video of the chimps performing… [MORE] |
 Chic Sports Dogs - Hunting Poodles::It's time to shed your image of foofy poodles as perfectly coiffed, bow-wearing park dwellers, and begin envisioning them engaging in more traditioanl canine activities... like hunting. One Colorado poodle… [MORE] |
 Spanish Dancing Sea Slugs - Nudibranch Music Video::The popular “Dancing with the Stars” have sent droves of people to dance studios to brush up on their moves. Perhaps they should also check out the awesome moves by this large, colourful and beautiful… [MORE] |
 Extreme Digital Reflections - Canon Optical Image Stabilizer Ads::These print ads for Canon Optical Image Stabilizers simulate extreme digital photography... or at least I hope they're simulated. It features reflections in the eyes of dangerous wild animals to illustrate… [MORE] |
 Cloning Cancer Sniffing Dogs - Making More Marines::The world’s first cancer sniffing dog is set to save more lives. The black Labrador known as Marine is to be cloned in South Korea at the end of this month.
Marine was first trained to sniff human… [MORE] |
 Address-Citing Parrots - African Grey Tells You Where He Lives::From smart phones to smart cars, it seems that everything is getting a little more brainy. While most pet owners simply install a microchip tracking device in their furry (or feathered) friends, a Japanese… [MORE] |
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