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Ultra rare, 1-in-30-million orange lobster found in supermarket tank — gets a second chance

Many people enjoy eating lobster. Go to a local seafood restaurant or supermarket and you may find a tank full of recently-caught and still-alive lobsters, ready to be picked out and cooked fresh. But one ...

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 ...

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 ...

Update: Pepper, “foul-mouthed” parrot with talent for cursing, has been adopted

Parrots are amazing animals with a unique ability to repeat words, but be careful what you say around them — you might end up with a bird like Pepper, who picked up the habit of ...

Emmett, cheetah famous for lifelong friendship with Labrador retriever, has died — rest in peace

Sometimes the most precious friendships form between animals of different species. These stories inspire people across the world with a message of seeing past differences. One of the most famous of these stories was the ...

One of the world’s rarest big cats is no longer listed as endangered in major conservation win

One of the world’s rarest big cats has come back from the brink of extinction: thanks to conservation efforts, the Iberian lynx is no longer listed as endangered. For decades, the Iberian lynx, a medium-size ...

“Foul-mouthed” parrot who loves to swear up for adoption

We’ve seen a lot of adoption posts for animals in need of homes, but some stand out as truly unique and unconventional. Recently, one shelter wrote that they have a parrot up for adoption — ...

Bindi Irwin reveals her 3-year-old daughter’s favorite animal — and its special connection to Steve Irwin

The world lost an icon when Steve Irwin died in 2006, but the Crocodile Hunter star’s legacy lives on through his family, who continue his conservation work at the Australia Zoo. His children, Bindi and ...

Shelter’s longest resident was shy and scared around humans — then family visits 15 times to gain her trust

Every shelter dog dreams of finding their forever home, but it takes some longer than others. Many dogs are shy and skittish, and most people don’t want to take the time to get to know ...

Robert Irwin says it’s a “huge honor” after newly-discovered snail named after him

New species are still being discovered all the time, and scientists like to get a little creative with their naming. Many new discoveries are named in honor of celebrities, helping to generate publicity and honoring ...