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Woman always leaves food and shelter for stray ‘cat,’ then discovers it’s really a possum

All animals deserve love, even the ones we wouldn’t consider cute or cuddly. Take, for instance, the possum. They do a lot for us, like keeping us safe from ticks, but most people are still ...

Great news: Koalas saved from Australian bushfires are returning to their native habitats

It’s been such a heavy, eventful year, and with everything going on in the world, particularly the coronavirus pandemic, it’s easy to forget everything else that has happened lately. But just a few months ago ...

Blind elephant takes first steps to freedom after a lifetime of abuse

A 46-year-old blind elephant has taken her first steps to freedom after a lifetime of abuse and captivity. Karma spent a lifetime being herded through the crowded streets of India carrying heavy loads or begging, ...

Baby koala rescued by a dog is now on the road to recovery

The bushfires in Australia have taken a major toll on the continent’s wildlife. In particular the koala population, already endangered, has suffered a major loss in population, with 25,000 killed in the flames. But luckily, ...

Koala saved from raging bushfires by heroic grandma, has died

The koala who made headlines after being rescued from the New South Wales bushfires by a courageous grandma has passed away from his injures, according to an update. The video of Toni Doherty’s daring rescue, ...

Woman saves scorched and screaming Koala with the shirt from her own back

As if the koala bear species didn’t already have enough to worry about, its existence is being further threatened by the devastating bushfires currently tearing through Australia’s east coast. Thus far, the fires have claimed ...

Hundreds of koalas die in bush fires raging through Australia

The devastating bushfires that are raging through New South Wales, in Australia have left 6 people dead and destroyed over 500 homes. In some parts of New South Wales residents have been told to flee ...

Tourist spots elephant giving birth and hits record, but then the herd comes charging in 

Having a baby has to be up there as one of life’s ultimate magical moments. It’s also one of the most secretive moments as most moms give birth behind closed doors in a hospital room ...

Don’t kiss or cuddle chickens, CDC warns

The CDC and public health officials in several states are currently investigating the connection between salmonella infections and contact with backyard poultry, such as chickens and ducklings. As of August 23, 2019, the public health institute ...

8-year-old boy uses a stick in fight for his life against a mountain lion

As Gage ran inside to get help, Pike fought for his life. The mountain lion grabbed ahold of Pike by his head and dragged him under a tree. “I was just punching, trying to grab anything ...