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Cher calls for release of gorilla who has spent 30 years living in ‘zoo’ above mall

We’ve previously reported on Kaavan, a mistreated zoo elephant who was dubbed the “world’s loneliest elephant” after the death of his partner. And recently, after decades of captivity, Kaavan was finally freed, and is happily ...

‘Absolute naturals’: Same-sex penguin couple welcome their second adopted penguin

International stars of the animal kingdom Sphen and Magic, a same-sex penguin couple have hit the headlines again after adopting an egg for the second time. The Australian gay couple who made headlines after successfully ...

Turkeys named Corn & Cob get presidential pardon in annual White House ceremony

To say that this is a strange moment in American politics would be an understatement. Between this year’s long election cycle—the results of which President Trump is still disputing—and the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of ...

Tiny owl found in Rockefeller Christmas tree – ‘It’s the Christmas miracle of 2020’

By now you’ve probably seen images of the Rockefeller Christmas tree, which is about the perfect metaphor for 2020. Despite standing at 75 feet tall and weighing 11 tons, the tree looks, well, sparse. When ...

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 ...

41-year-old penguin named the oldest in the world by Guinness World Records

It’s always great to see an animal live a good long life. When one survives past their life expectancy it’s an achievement worth celebrating. But it’s especially exciting when one actually becomes the oldest in ...

Five parrots removed from public display at wildlife park after swearing at visitors

Five African grey parrots at a British wildlife park have caused quite a lot of heads to turn. “I get called a fat t**t every time I walk past,” venue’s chief executive Steve Nichols told ...

Colorful ‘tropical bird’ spotted turns out to be seagull dyed blue

There are few animals more beautiful than exotic, colorful birds. Seeing one of these creatures is always a pleasure… but look a little closer, and things aren’t always as they seem. Like in one recent ...

Woodworker builds elaborate ‘nut bar’ to feed squirrels in style

As much as we love animals, we often don’t think much about the wildlife in our own backyards. Squirrels, for instance, often come and go unnoticed. But other people go all out to treat these ...

Around 14 dolphins are found dead and countless others are ‘seriously’ sick after fuel spill

At least 14 dolphins have been found dead and countless others were left stranded on the coast of Mauritius after a fuel spill. A Japanese ship reportedly spilled over a thousand tons of fuel last ...