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Extremely rare pair of twin baby elephants born in Kenya reserve

It’s always great news when a new baby animal is born — so it’s twice as good news when it turns out to be twins. This month, a pair of twin baby elephants were born ...

Cincinnati Zoo names their new penguin chick ‘Rose’ after Betty White’s ‘Golden Girls’ character

Tributes continue to pour in for Betty White, the beloved sitcom star and animal activist who died last month at the age of 99. Many people honored the late actress on Monday, which would’ve been ...

Jonathan the 190-year-old tortoise is officially the oldest tortoise in history

Tortoises might move pretty slow, but that’s just because they have all the time in the world: these magnificent creatures have a remarkably long life span that can reach well over 100 years. But even ...

Shelters see huge increase in donations on Betty White’s birthday, as fans donate in honor of late star

Fans around the world continue to mourn the late great Betty White, who died last month at the age of 99, just weeks before her 100th birthday. While best known for being a brilliant comedic ...

Vets save hedgehog with ‘balloon syndrome’ who was inflated to the size of a melon

It’s always inspiring to hear stories of veterinarians working hard to save animals’ lives. Animals come into their care for all sorts of reasons, and like any medical professional they need to be prepared for ...

Fans create ‘Betty White Challenge,’ pledging to donate to shelters on the late star’s 100th birthday

Fans continue to mourn the loss of beloved actress Betty White. The iconic star of The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls died at the age of 99. While no one can argue ...

Animal groups pay tribute to the late Betty White, honoring her legacy as champion for animals

Legendary TV star Betty White died on December 31. From her early days as a pioneer in the industry to her iconic roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls, Betty left ...

Woman saves her Chihuahua puppy from being swooped up by a hawk

Anyone who has watched a nature documentary knows that the animal kingdom isn’t always pretty. The fact of life is that smaller animals often fall prey to hungry predators. Thankfully, our pet cats and dogs ...

Penguin becomes friends with woman thanks to her ‘penguin-like’ black-and-white outfit

Zoos provide an opportunity for people to see animals up-close, helping to bring them closer to wildlife. And sometimes, zoo visitors form instant close bonds with the animals — proving that maybe we aren’t so ...

Bindi and Robert Irwin pay tribute to their late dad in honor of Steve Irwin Day

The world lost one of its most beloved conservationists and TV personalities in 2006, after Steve Irwin, the iconic star of The Crocodile Hunter, was tragically killed by a stingray. But his legacy has lived on, both ...