dogs

Scientists Now Think This Is What Dinosaurs Looked Like

Forget everything you know about dinosaurs. Those big scary reptiles you saw in Jurassic Park? Wrong. That they later evolved into birds? Bogus. That they hatched from eggs? Completely fabricated. That they had rough, lizard-like skin? Not even close.

Groundbreaking new research from a team at the University of Chicago suggests that dinosaurs actually probably looked a lot more like Corgis.

Yes, those derpy little dogs that have become stars on the Internet are our closest living link to the age of the dinosaurs.

“We’ve identified previously unnoticed characteristics in the fossil record that led us to this startling discovery,” said Professor Mason Waddington, who co-authored the paper in this month’s Annals of Paleontology about the findings. According to Waddington, the Corgi pup specifically seems to share a very strong link with dinos.

“They may look cute, but at its core, that is a ferocious beast of the past,” he said.

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PHOTO OP: Yes! A Treat!

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AP Hires First Dog Photojournalist

The Associated Press has announced the hire of their first ever canine photojournalist, a Jack Russell named Ginny. While some critics think the move is just a publicity stunt – the pup has an extremely popular Instagram feed – the AP insists she’s been hired on merit.

“Having quality photography is extremely important to us, especially as the mobile web gets more visual,” said Alina Hahn, a photography recruiter at the AP. “Make no mistake: this dog can shoot.”

The dog’s first assignment will be to cover the upcoming Master’s golf tournament.

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Dog Auditions for Role in ‘Harry Potty’ Spin-offs

A puppy from New Jersey named Clover has a lot riding on the upcoming Harry Potter spin-off series, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. When more details of the series emerged a week ago, Clover made what could be a life altering decision: he’s going to audition.

“He’s a huge fan of Harry Potter, a 1930s buff and a closet crytozoologist,” said his agent Clarissa Bakó. “This is a natural fit for him.”

He will be auditioning for the part of Unicorn, though he’s also planning to read for the smaller part of a Mooncalf as a backup.

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