January 13th, 2012
Now there is no need for the clientele of The Brandling Villa, Newcastle to leave their best friends behind when they go out for a drink.
The pub’s landlord has introduced a beer specially formulated for dogs, as well as a canine pub-grub menu in case the session leaves them feeling peckish. The must have dish on the menu is a Sunday roast served with ‘cat-flavoured’ gravy – don’t worry, it’s actually fish-based.
The dog beer is made from the same stuff as human beer – malt and hops – but it also contains meat extract.
Manager Dave Carr says he aims to create a traditional atmosphere with a modern twist, which includes encouraging owners to bring their pets.
“I scoped the internet looking for ridiculous stuff, and we became dog-friendly. There aren’t many pubs you can go to with your dog”, says Carr. “Dog friendly is really the way it should be. Pubs should have wooden floors and dogs in front of the fire.” He says that his customers seem to love the new idea and that his first supply of dog beer has sold out in no time.
Would you like to see pubs like this in Ireland?
By Sinéad. Posted in Dogs, News
January 11th, 2012
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Make sure to listen out for the cutest *squeak* at 0.23 seconds!
By Sinéad. Posted in Funny
January 6th, 2012
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Every year hundreds of new species are found in the hidden nooks and crannies of the world, ranging from secretive mammals, to bizarre fish to infinitesimal bacteria. Here are just a few of the most interesting ones found last year.
1. Burrunan Dolphin
The Burrunan dolphins of Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne were for years thought to be bottlenose dolphins. When biologists examined them further, it was discovered that they are an entirely new species that is physically and genetically different.
2. Myanmar Snub-nosed Monkey
This rare monkey from the Himalayan mountains of northwest Burma has never been photographed in the wild and is only known from the specimens killed by local hunters. It is said that the monkey must crouch with its head between its knees when it is raining so that no water can get in to its nostrils. Apparently their shallow nose also makes them sneeze a lot, which unfortunately leads poachers to them very easily. Less than 350 are believed to exist.
3. Leiolepis ngovantrii
This ‘self-cloning’, all-female lizard does not yet have a commomn name. It was accidentally discovered by researchers who spotted it on a restaurant menu on a trip to Vietnam.
Pancake Batfish ‘walk’ very clumsily on two thick fins, with a gait not unlike that of a walking bat. It is only found in one part of the world – the area affected by the Gulf Oil Spill in 2010, so the species’ survival is a cause for concern.
5. Walston’s Tube-Nosed Bat
This is just one of the many tube-nosed bats found in recent years, so called for their flared, tube-like nostrils. Very little is known about this group of animals. It was found in the protected forests of Van Sai, northeastern Cambodia.
By Sinéad. Posted in News
January 5th, 2012
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A polar bear cub has been taken into care in Denmark after his mother did not produce enough milk.
Siku was born last month at the Scandinavian Wildlife Park.
By Sinéad. Posted in Funny, News
December 28th, 2011
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This is Shironeko, a Japanese farm cat and Internet Celebrity. Recently topping a poll of The 30 Most Important Cats of 2011, 9 year old Shironeko takes cat relaxation to a whole new level:
See more of Shironeko and his sleepy friends on his YouTube Channel and his blog
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