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Zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs

It’s always a happy day at a zoo when a new animal is born, giving everyone the opportunity to see a beautiful baby animal. But it’s even better news when the newborn is a member ...

Garbage truck driver finds tiny dog in trash collection, saves her life

Garbage truck drivers are often unlikely protectors of animals. It’s not uncommon for them to encounter animals who accidentally end up in the trash — whether they were scrounging for food or intentionally thrown away ...

Long Island bull escapes from slaughter, still on the run after days of searching

Many animals are bred as livestock and inevitably end up headed to the slaughterhouse — so we can’t really blame them when they decide to make a run for it. Sometimes cattle fated to be ...

Raccoon gives ’embarrassed’ look after firefighters rescue him from home

Firefighters are always looking out for the people in their community, whether they be human or animal. Sometimes our furry friends get stuck in places they shouldn’t be, and need an emergency crew to help ...

Mother deer comes running to help when she hears a baby crying

A mother’s instinct is a powerful thing, and it’s also one of the traits we have in common with animals. We’ve seen stories of human mothers sharing a special bond with mother animals. Like in ...

Heroic mother cat ran into burning barn to save her kitten’s life

A mother’s love is a powerful thing. We often see incredible stories of mother animals in nature do extraordinary things to protect their young ones. Like one brave mother cat, who risked her life to ...

Houston Zoo celebrates birth of rare twin baby ocelots

It’s always an exciting day at a zoo when a new animal is born. There’s nothing cuter than a newborn baby animal, bringing lots of joy to zoo staff and visitors. In fact, the only ...

Caring goose waits outside hospital door while her mate is in surgery

It’s always incredible to see how caring animals can be. They’re often more emotionally intelligent than we give them credit for, and have the ability to form real loving bonds. Like one goodhearted goose, who ...

Bindi Irwin returns from social media hiatus, shares precious pics of her baby with kangaroos & dog

The Irwins are some of the most popular animal heroes today. The family of of the late Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin have been carrying on his iconic legacy, advocating for animals around the world ...

Zoo celebrates the birth of precious baby sloth, the first one born in the zoo’s history

It’s always an exciting day for a zoo when an animal is born. There’s nothing cuter than a newborn baby animal, so any new birth is an occasion worth celebrating. But the Buttonwood Park Zoo, ...