Daily Distraction

Well, perhaps "great" at playing dead is overstating it.

In some ways the life of a zoo animal is great: you're safe, you get fed regularly, doctors will take care of you if you get sick. But there are some major annoyances, too.

One thing you don't often see in nature documentaries about lions and leopards and cheetahs is boxing matches.

Cats are known for always landing on their feet, but apparently they aren't born with that gift.

Every once in a while, all mascots just have one of those days.

Ever had a monkey bring you a beer?

It's hard to say exactly why puppies have it in for dandelions, but they definitely do.

One of the most endearing characteristics of dogs is their resilience, and that's never clearer than when you see a dog moving around with a bit of wheeled help.

Sometimes, you just gotta dance.

Anyone who's watched NBA stars like LeBron James or Kevin Durant sail through the air and throw down a magnificent dunk has dreamed of one day being able to do the same. The thing is, almost none of us can.

Have you ever seen a baby? Did it scare you?

Lately, highly complex alley-alley-alley-alley-alley-oop-style dunks executed in swimming pools seems to be all the rage on this here Internet.