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Grizzly bear 399, oldest known grizzly mother in history, dead after car collision, remembered in vigil

Last month, wildlife lovers said goodbye to an icon: Grizzly 399, the oldest known mama grizzly bear in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, died after being struck by a vehicle. This week, the world-famous bear was ...

How to recycle your leftover Halloween pumpkins — and make some animals very happy

Pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns are a classic part of Halloween, and many of us have some outside our home as part of the seasonal decor. But when those last trick or treaters have left and Halloween ...

Woman panics when she sees tiny eyes staring at her in bathroom

For most of us, the bathroom is a peaceful place to unwind — until you realize you’re sharing it with someone unexpected! Cathy, from Florida, discovered this firsthand when she spotted a pair of little ...

Record number of threatened Texas horned lizards released into the wild, thanks to conservation effort

There are many animal species who are threatened with extinction as environmental factors cause their populations to decline. But thankfully, there are conservation efforts dedicated to repopulating these species and reintroducing them to their native ...

Once extinct in the wild, rare bird released back into nature for first time in 40 years

Conservationists are celebrating as a species of bird has been reintroduced into the wild for the first time in four decades, after going extinct in the wild. The the sihek, also known as the Guam ...

Homeowner gets the shivers when he looks in his trash bin and finds furry creature lurking inside

It’s not every day you look into your trash bin and get a real shock. But that’s exactly what happened to a family about a month ago when they spotted a little furry creature while ...

Sphen, penguin famous for hatching two chicks with same-sex partner, has died — rest in peace

Half of one of the world’s most famous penguin couples has passed away: Sphen, the Australian penguin who went viral for raising two chicks with his same-sex partner Magic, has died 💔 He will be ...

Woman with dementia was lost for days in the desert – home safe thanks to the dog by her side

It’s a very serious situation when a someone goes missing, especially when they have dementia. But recently, one woman who went missing the desert was rescued all, thanks to the dog that was by her ...

Gorilla kisses woman’s baby in heartwarming viral video

Gorillas are one of the closest species to humans genetically, and we share many qualities with them. Gorillas are highly social, empathetic and intelligent animals. When these human-like qualities are on display it can lead ...

Stray dog had plastic bowl stuck on head: rescue team goes the extra mile to free her

Sometimes animals get stuck in some pretty tricky places and need a little human help to get free. That was the case for one dog, whose head was trapped in a plastic bowl for days. ...