The jokes almost write themselves. With the remarkable resources of today’s high-bandwidth Internet, what does mankind do? Crowdsource clean, cheap energy for all? Nope. Cure cancer? Not so much. Pinpoint planets where alien life may be calling? Not a chance. Stream cat videos all day? Bingo! A huge part of the traffic on the Internet at any given moment is due to cat videos. Streaming endlessly, these cute felines on video are catnip to millions of people who just can’t get

Any pampered pooch will be keen to enjoy his privileged position as man’s best friend for as long as he possibly can. After all, it’s a dog’s life of chasing squirrels, fetching balls and grooming parlours - and it's not to be sniffed at. But how many dog days can you both look forward to and is there anything you can do to extend the life of your faithful hound? According to Guinness World Records, the canine credited with the accolade of World’s Oldest Dog is an Australian

Have you had your cat, dog or rabbit neutered? Sterilisation may not appeal to every pet owner, but if you’re on the fence, you might want to consider this: According to new research from the University of Georgia, U.S., having the procedure may actually extend your pet’s life. Of course, most pet owners opt for neutering in order to avoid antisocial behaviours and unwanted litters of kittens or puppies. And most animal shelters, thankfully, perform this service for adoptive