Dog going up stairs while wearing the cone of shame

"Lucy had surgery on her head and had to wear the cone of shame. This was the first time she went up the steps unassisted." Via.

If Ron Artest took over Jack Hanna's Animal Planet

Ron Artest agreed to participate in what he thought was a commercial for an animal charity. Little did he know that the video was actually arranged by the Jimmy Kimmel show, and that after starting out with a cute puppy, he would face an increasingly intimidating menagerie of creatures.

Peacock Spider; Diving Bell Spider

Two incredible spiders. First up, the tiny Australian Peacock Spider. To attract a mate, it first holds up a leg or two:




And then, when it's gotten a female's attention, it folds up its vibrant fan-like abdomen extension and vigorously waves its legs:







Here's a terrific video showing the mating dance in action (one attempt goes disastrously, another gets a little steamy):




Second, here's the Diving Bell Spider:

Argyroneta aquatica is found in Northern and Central Europe and up to latitude 62°N and northern Asia. It is the only spider that spends its whole life under water. However it breathes air, which it traps in a bubble held by hairs on its abdomen and legs.

Via these sites.

*Previously: Disturbing spider attack.

Baby pygmy hippo

Baby pygmy hippo via.

Video of a boy playing with an otter

Video of a boy and a playful otter at Sea World. Via.