ANIMALS

In this episode of SIDE HUSTLES, an animal-adoring farmer grapples with critics who think she’s a death-obsessed weirdo and tends to her animals, alive and dead.

Some animals do indeed need a little human presence to survive, such as the sunflower bee, which relies on conservation efforts to protect their habitat.

Taji discusses trending topics with animal mediums.

Walking into Laura's house you'll see a sign 'Welcome To The Nut House', this is because Laura owns *eleven* Prairie Dogs, a type of squirrel named after the barking noise it makes.

Skunks are not usually associated with cuteness. However, in this episode we meet a family of rescued skunk kits who defy their stereotype.

VICE News goes and finds out what that looks like.

Big-eyed sloth-annoyers, as described by their keeper. Owl monkeys are nocturnal little rascals who look a bit like owls, but with none of the stoicism. Everyone loves a furry monkey!

Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) is an animal liberation group that is notorious for its large-scale actions which sometimes involve illegal tactics such as civil disobedience and trespassing.

Ever fancied having a fox for a friend?

If only you could shrink a kangaroo and make it more adorable... oh wait!

Natalie is in charge of looking after seal cubs that need special help before going back into the wild. She gets to tickle their tummies, roll them around and stare into their big puppy dog eyes every single day.

VICE went out to Husky Homestead in Denali Park, Alaska, where trainer Ellen King spends her days training and caring for energetic husky pups.