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‘Going above and beyond for our customers’: Grocery store driver goes searching for customer’s lost dog

We always love hearing stories about everyday people who go above-and-beyond to help animals. When one woman’s dog went missing, an unexpected hero stepped up to save the day. The story comes from the supermarket ...

Zoo celebrates birth of baby Southern white rhino, part of vulnerable species

It’s always a special day at a zoo when a new animal is born, but it’s especially great when the animal is part of a vulnerable species: every new birth is a step towards saving ...

Zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered gorilla, first in their 139-year history

It’s always a great day at a zoo when a new animal is born. There’s nothing cuter than a newborn baby animal. It’s even more special when the animal is part of an endangered species: ...

Owner of three zebras that escaped in Maryland charged with animal cruelty

Two months after three zebras were spotted on the run in Maryland, their owner has been charged with animal cruelty. Jerry Lee Holly, an exotic animal trader, was charged just days after it was revealed ...

Motorcyclist stops to give water to thirsty armadillo

Sometimes wild animals need a little human kindness, and there are some kind people willing to go out of their way to help them out. Like one man, who pulled over on the side of ...

Orphaned gorilla, famous for viral selfie, dies in the arms of her human rescuer

Sometimes animals become orphaned, and rely on the kindness of humans for survival. Thankfully, there are many people who devote their lives to taking care of these animals, and can become like a parent to ...

Orangutan reaches out a hand to help man stuck in mud

The orangutan is one of the most incredible animal species on earth. They are one of the closest relatives to humans, and it shows in their remarkable intelligence and human-like qualities. It turns out, they’re ...

Gorilla surrounded by butterflies wins grand prize in global photo contest

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and that’s especially true when it comes to photos of nature. Wildlife photography is a skill and an art, and a great photo can make us ...

Bindi Irwin’s daughter Grace meets a wallaby and just wants to give it a hug

It’s been 15 years since we lost the legendary TV host and conservationist Steve Irwin, but his legacy of caring for wildlife lives on through his family. His wife Terri and their children Bindi and ...

Thankful kangaroo offers a handshake after three men save it from freezing lake

We always love seeing people helping animals. It’s a truly thankless job — animals don’t usually show much appreciation for a good deed. But sometimes animals have a sweet way of saying “thanks” to their ...