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Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Left: Text reading "Chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs make up an important part of the diet of our predators" Right: Female Indian tiger

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“No heart whatsoever”: Danish zoo slammed after asking people to donate their pets to feed tigers and lynxes

Makalah Wright is a writer for the Daily Dot. She has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

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From meme to animal control: The USDA is apparently utilizing the fight scene in “Marriage Story” to train  wolves to avoid humans

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

pet owner claims mushrooms heal cataracts

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“His eye is perfect”: Pet owner claims mushrooms cured her dog’s cataracts

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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“Way too smart for touch tanks”: San Antonio aquarium lets visitors touch giant octopus—even after it allegedly attacked a child

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Culture

“I’d wake up screaming”: Mini horse playing the keyboard in a hospital goes viral with mixed reactions

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Entertainment

“Krypto was the real MVP”: Director James Gunn reacts to reports that the Superman movie is increasing dog adoptions, calling it a “blessing”

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“They don’t know if no one speaks up”: Woman praises Target’s swift action after $4 cat toy kills her pet

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“She never cared about the fame, she just wanted to save animals”: Mikayla Raines’ mother breaks silence after her daughter’s death

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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“Aren’t aquariums tax-exempt?”: Viral Boca Raton jewelry store snafu sparks outrage

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

YouTuber Mikayla Raines cuddles up with two fox cubs and a baby bobcat. Her husband shares a heartbreaking message.

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Mikayla Raines, a YouTuber who saved hundreds of animals, passes away at 29

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Memes

Ed the zebra escapes, gets airlifted like a Disney character, and becomes a meme

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“I couldn’t in my heart leave her there”: Woman finds her dog at the animal shelter after rehoming her

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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“Anything is possible”: Doug the Pug receives his honorary degree in Furensic Science

3 Panel image, Blue Crabs in Air fryer, and two women terrified

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‘People make mistakes’: Woman puts Maryland blue crabs in the air fryer—while they are still alive

Rebecca Leib

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The European seagull screeching championship is the chaotic joy you didn’t know you needed

Animals