Mother dolphin adopts orphan whale calf as her own
A mother’s instinct is a powerful thing in any species. Baby animals need a mother figure to survive and grow, and sometimes a kind mother animal will look after a newborn that’s not theirs if ...
Wildlife
Authorities seize 68 big cats from ‘Tiger King’ zoo for violating endangered species laws
One of the biggest television events of last year was the Netflix documentary series Tiger King. Viewers were captivated by the true-crime drama of the feud between big cat zoo owner “Joe Exotic” and his ...
Zoo celebrates the new births of 12 critically endangered red wolf pups
For a zoo, the birth of any new animal is a special occasion. There’s nothing sweeter than seeing an adorable baby animal enter the world. But it’s even more special when that animal is part ...
Captive tiger who went loose in Houston for a week found safe, transferred to sanctuary
We’ve all seen pet cats roaming around our neighborhoods and never given it much thought. But what if that cat is a big cat? That was the shock people in Houston experienced when they looked ...
Internet falls in love with ‘rainbow pigeon’ after seeing how beautiful pigeons can be
For many people, pigeons are a pretty common sight. They’re synonymous with the gray birds you’ll find flocks of in New York City, often dubbed “rats with wings” and dreaded for their white droppings. But ...
Rescuers build custom net to save hundreds of baby turtles from storm drain
Sometimes animals end up stuck in places they can’t get out of, and need a little help from some caring humans. That was the case recently after hundreds of newborn turtles found themselves trapped in ...
Curious gorilla mom stares lovingly at woman’s baby, and shows off her own child
One thing humans have in common with animals is a mother’s love for their child. In nearly every species, a mother is essential for caring for their offspring, teaching them how to survive and loving ...
Rescue group saves bear who has been kept locked in small cage and farmed for bile
FOUR PAWS International has been behind some of the biggest animal rescue stories lately, saving animals in need from lives of shocking neglect and abuse. They were behind the relocation of Kaavan “the world’s loneliest elephant,” shut ...
Freed former circus elephants begin new life in wildlife sanctuary
For over a century, elephants were a staple of traveling circuses, most famously the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. But what was billed as the “Greatest Show On Earth” wasn’t very great for ...
Officer takes in injured, lonely coyote puppy from the side of the parkway and saves his life
It’s a police officer’s duty to help those in their community when they’re in need — whether they be human or animal. Officers can often be counted on to go above and beyond the line ...