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Chiropractor adjusts giraffe’s neck, gets thanked in the most adorable way

Giraffes are some of the most unique and interesting animals on Earth. They’re the tallest land animal, and they also have the longest necks. Their necks alone are usually about 6 feet, taller than the ...

Critically endangered Bornean orangutan born via rare c-section: “Milestone in orangutan conservation”

It’s always a great day for a zoo when a baby animal is born, especially when that animal is part of a critically endangered species. Each new arrival is a step towards ensuring the species’ ...

Fatou, world’s oldest living gorilla, turns 67 — happy birthday!

Some animals are blessed with exceptionally long lives, and a special few even hold the distinction as the oldest living member of their species. Fatou, the “grande dame” of the Berlin Zoo, is believed to ...

Drunk man breaks into lion enclosure for a selfie, gets mauled to death

It’s always important to respect an animal’s space. Even animals in captivity can be dangerous if improperly approached — especially big predators. Tragically, one man found this out the hard way: he was mauled to ...

Endangered baby African elephant born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Dumbo isn’t the only adorable young elephant you’ll find at Disney World: staff at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are celebrating the recent arrival of a baby African elephant, who recently made her debut at the park. Now ...

Critically endangered gorilla delivered by emergency c-section after life-threatening medical complications

The birth of a newborn gorilla took a dramatic turn recently when life-threatening complications impacted the health of the mother — until staff acted fast to perform an emergency surgery that saved the lives of ...

Flight attendant saves rare flamingo eggs on board flight — months later gets to meet the hatchlings with a special honor

Many flight attendants are used to passengers making unusual requests, but one Alaska Airlines flight attendant was given a very unexpected task: saving some rare flamingo eggs aboard a flight. Now, in thanks for saving ...

“Neuter your ex”: Animal shelter offers funny fundraising promotion for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and while many will be celebrating with their significant other, some will just be trying to get over a bad breakup or an unfaithful ex. If you’re in that latter ...

Delilah, oldest gorilla in the UK, has died at 60 — rest in peace

Some animals are blessed with good long lives, with lifespans almost rivaling those of humans. These animals can hold a special place in people’s hearts, as they see them over many decades. Now, many people ...

Mali, known as “saddest elephant in the world,” dead at 49 after decades in captivity — rest in peace

Too many animals spend their lives in captivity, and even worse are kept isolated from their own kind. For decades, that was the case for Mali, an elephant who spent her life in a Philippines ...