Newborn baby giraffe is already standing 6 feet tall
Any parent who has seen their baby grow up will tell you “they grow up so fast.” But it’s even more true if you’re a giraffe! Giraffes, of course, grow up to be very tall—they’re ...
Wildlife
Firefighters save scared baby raccoon trapped in tree
Firefighters do so much for their communities, humans and animals alike. When an animal gets themself stuck in a tricky situation, these heroes can always be counted on to save the day. That was the ...
Good Samaritan transports sick swan via NYC subway to wildlife rehab center
Ariel Cordova-Rojas thought she was going to spend her day birdwatching at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, New York, but not long after she arrived, she came across one bird that was in ...
Firefighters save the life of barn owl burned in California wildfire
In recent months, firefighters have been hard at work battling the historic wildfires spreading throughout California. These fires have spread thousands of acres, destroying property and displacing many people from their homes. But occasionally we ...
Baby beaver uses household objects to build dams throughout rescuer’s home
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to care for a baby beaver? Nancy, a licensed wildlife rehabilitation specialist, explained in a YouTube video that unlike other wild animals where experts typically use a hands-off ...
Florida family finds rare two-headed snake in their home
You never know what the cat will drag in. Pet felines are known for bringing in animals they find outside into the house like birds and mice. But one cat brought its family a very ...
Toad makes a home in a woman’s shoe, and she lets him stay
Sometimes people are blessed with a visit from a wild animal. While some people might decide to shoo them away, others make them feel right at home. Like one woman, who found a wild toad ...
Scared anteater ‘surrenders’ to firefighter rescuers during wildfire
As wildfires continue to devastate many areas, firefighters have been hard at work battling the flames—and helping the victims in their path. That includes many animals, many of whom have been left scared and burned ...
Rare white sea turtle hatches on South Carolina beach
It’s always amazing to see animals born in nature with unique features. Some are born with conditions like albinism, giving them a different pigmentation that makes them really stand out from the crowd. Which is ...
Egypt bans camel and horse rides around Cairo pyramids, following animal cruelty outcry
Camels are such an iconic part of Egypt, it’s not surprising that tourists visiting the country would want them to be part of the experience. An industry of animal rides has existed around popular travel ...