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Baby lamb is able to stand on her own for the first time thanks to her own special wheelchair

Life can be hard for animals with disabilities, who can have difficulty getting around on their own. But thankfully, there are kind people willing to step up and help, using a little ingenuity to give these animals the freedom they ...

World-famous viral cat Stepan escapes bombing in Ukraine and makes it to safety

The ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces has shocked the world. People everywhere have been heartbroken and moved by the struggles and resilience of the Ukrainian people as the conflict has upended everything in ...

Critically endangered baby rhino born at zoo, named ‘Kyiv’ in support of Ukraine

Our hearts continue to be with the people of Ukraine, who are facing an ongoing military invasion by Russian forces. While many citizens have fled the war-torn country, other people — and animals — remain ...

Family fleeing Ukraine refuses to leave elderly dog behind, carry her across the border

Our hearts continue to be with the people of Ukraine amidst the ongoing invasion by Russian forces. Out of the chaos there have been many stories, some sad, some inspiring, of citizens’ resistance and bravery. ...

Zoo celebrates rare birth of two critically endangered Amur leopard cubs

It’s always a great day at a zoo when a new baby animal is born, especially when the new arrival is part of an endangered species. Each new birth is a step towards repopulating a ...

Animals from Kyiv rescue sanctuary successfully evacuated from war-torn Ukraine

Our hearts continue to be with the people of Ukraine as they face an escalating military invasion by Russian forces. More than one million refugees have fled the country during the conflict. But many people have stayed — and many ...

Trooper rescues injured bald eagle who was hit by vehicle

The bald eagle is one of the most majestic, iconic birds in existence. It’s a significant cultural symbol, and is the national bird of the United States. Once in danger of extinction in the US, ...

Zookeeper brings her newborn baby to meet her gorilla friends and they have the sweetest reactions

Gorillas are one of the closest relatives to humans in the animal kingdom. They’re such intelligent creatures, and it’s not hard to see a bit of ourselves in them. One of the most powerful things ...

Dog discovers wild mountain lion hiding under family’s porch

You never know what kind of animals will pay a visit to your home. Recently, one family was shocked to learn about the creature that had been hiding under their home, after their pet dog ...

Disabled old possum learns to walk again after getting his own special wheelchair

Possums don’t often get a lot of love from humans: they’re often seen as pests or roadkill. But possums really are sweet animals who help humans in a lot of ways, like in keeping the ...