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National Weather Service issues alert for falling iguanas after forecasted cold weather

On January 21, the National Weather Service issued a forecast that could only be issued in a place like Florida. They warned residents about possible falling iguanas due to cold temperatures. Since the non-native species ...

7 kangaroo babies rescued after losing their moms in the bushfires

It’s heartbreaking to read about the staggering number of animals that are being killed by the Australian bushfires. What we also need to be reminded of is some of these animals are moms whose young ...

Crafters around the world unite to help animals displaced by the bushfires

As the death toll for animals killed in the horrific fires in Australia rises news of those animals that have survived the fires but face a bleak future as their natural habitat is destroyed in ...

New law to end cruel puppy mills goes into effect in Maryland

We often hear the phrase “adopt, don’t shop,” encouraging us to seek our pets from animal shelters rather than pet stores or breeders. It’s good advice, and not just because it’s important to clear the ...

Baby koala rescued by a dog is now on the road to recovery

The bushfires in Australia have taken a major toll on the continent’s wildlife. In particular the koala population, already endangered, has suffered a major loss in population, with 25,000 killed in the flames. But luckily, ...

Man buys all the sea turtles from a food market, then sets them all free

Whether or not you’re a vegan or a vegetarian, most animal lovers can agree there are certain creatures you should not eat—especially endangered animals. But some of these at-risk species are still sold to be ...

Giant tortoise’s out of control sex drive credited with saving species from extinction

Diego, a Galapagos giant tortoise, is finally retiring after wild sex life single-handedly saved his species from extinction. According to The Washington Post, the Española giant tortoise was on the verge of extinction — there ...

Koala saved from bushfires with four burnt paws — now he’s recovering thanks to rescuers

The ongoing bushfires in Australia continue to wreak havoc on the continent, devastating the native wildlife. The koala population, already under threat of extinction, has been hit particularly hard: an estimated 25,000 have died in ...

Planes are carrying out food drops on starving, stranded animals in Australia

The Australian bush fires have destroyed 17 million acres of land killing an estimated 1.25 billion animals, according to the World Wildlife Fund. Many animals have survived the savage fires but then face starvation as ...

Police respond to reports of girl yelling ‘Help! Let me out!’ then find out it’s just a parrot

If you want a pet who can do cool tricks, it’s hard to beat a parrot. Sure, dogs can fetch and play dead, but can they speak English? No, not usually at least. But you ...