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Vacationing tourists help a beached dolphin get back to the sea using seaweed and towels

There’s no more heartbreaking sight on the beach than a marine animal stranded on land. Sea creatures sometimes get helplessly stuck, unable get back to the sea where they belong. But luckily, sometimes good samaritans ...

Volunteer helps baby koala who fell from tree reunite with his mom

Koalas are magnificent animals: they’re adorable and an iconic symbol of their native Australia. It’s always inspiring to see humans helping out these animals when they are in need. Last year, we saw many stories ...

Darwin, America’s first ‘bee dog,’ helps conservationists save at-risk bee species

Too many people think of bees as a nuisance, or even a danger because of their stingers, but the reality is that bees are an essential part of our ecosystems — and we need to ...

Sneaky dog tricks owner by pretending to need bathroom, but actually just wants to jump in pool

We’re in the “dog days of summer,” and everyone is looking for ways to cool down from the heat — even the dogs. One of the best ways to beat the summer heat is taking ...

Smart orangutan tries on a pair of sunglasses after visitor drops them in enclosure

Apes are our closest relatives in the animal kingdom, so it’s no surprise that they can display some very human qualities. From chimps watching movies together to gorillas communicating through sign language, apes aren’t all ...

Giant panda gives birth to ‘bright, pink and plump’ twin cubs

It’s always an exciting day at a zoo when an animal gives birth. Nothing beats the excitement of having a new, adorable baby animal. But one zoo in France has double the reason to celebrate ...

Zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered Malayan tiger cub

Yesterday was International Tiger Day, a day to celebrate and recognize this beautiful, majestic species — and to remember that they are an endangered species that could one day go extinct without our help. According ...

Rare two-headed baby turtle found on South Carolina beach

There are many rare and unique-looking animals in the world that are always fascinating to see, but an animal with two heads is something truly hard to believe. While it may seem like something out ...

25-year-old Bengal tiger officially named the oldest tiger in the world

Most animals don’t live as long as humans, but some still manage to have impressively long lives, surpassing expectations. And a lucky few can even count themselves as the oldest of their species in the ...

Moose have the time of their lives running through sprinkler on hot day

It’s the middle of summer, and as temperatures rise all of us are looking for ways to beat the heat. And it turns out that animals are also looking for ways to cool off — ...