Orphaned mountain lion cub recovering after being saved from California wildfires
California has experienced historic wildfires recently, causing unprecedented destruction and displacing thousands from their homes. It’s a devastating situation, but we can take some solace in the glimmers of good news, like the many pets ...
Elephants are spotted eating trash as garbage dump piles up on their land
We share our planet with so many beautiful species of animals just trying to survive. As we humans develop cities and industries on wild lands, it’s always important to be mindful of how we’re affecting ...
France to ban use of animals in traveling circuses, breeding orcas and dolphins, and mink fur
Times change, and as more people become aware of how many parts of our culture cause unnecessary harm to animals, the more demand there is for change. New laws have been passed and proposed all ...
National Zoo reveals first photos of ‘miracle’ one-month-old panda cub
It’s always a great day for a zoo when a new animal is born, especially when that animal is endangered or at risk. A new birth represents new hope for the species. And recently Smithsonian’s ...
Abandoned 30-pound cat finds a new home to help her shed the pounds
Sometimes we all put on a little weight and it can be hard to shed the pounds. It happens to our pets, too—and they rely on us to get the proper nutrition and exercise they ...
Outgoing seal isn’t afraid to go up and make friends with humans at the beach
It’s always a nice experience to have an encounter with a friendly animal, but these beachgoers didn’t have to look very hard as a local seal was eager to make some human friends. Sammy is ...
Boat captain helps seagull that hitched a ride on his lobster boat for 15 years
After encountering a wild animal on a regular basis for more than a decade, it’d be odd if you didn’t become attached. For nearly 15 years a seagull visited John Makowsky, captain of a New ...
90 whales die in mass stranding as rescuers work to save over 100 others
Crews are working around the clock to save 270 whales stranded on a sandbank in Australia. Around 90 of the whales have already died and more are feared to be dying, rescuers in Australia say. ...
Memphis Zoo mourns death of Xing, their beloved, rare red panda
Employees at zoos spend so much of their day with the animals that they become like friends and family to them. They celebrate when a new baby is born and grieve when one of their ...
Bindi Irwin reveals new pregnancy photos — with the help of some animal friends
We’re always excited to hear good news from the Irwin family. The children of the late Crocodile Hunter star and conservationist Steve Irwin have kept his legacy alive by promoting a love and care for ...