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Cheetah mom gives birth, welcomes seven cute cubs into the world at once

For zoos there’s nothing more exciting than when an animal gives birth, especially when it’s an endangered species: every baby born is a new hope of repopulation. But one zoo had extra reason to celebrate ...

Sunlight-loving dog always knows where to find the perfect napping spot

It’s officially summer, which means it’s time to catch some rays and have fun in the sun. But one cool dog is proving that you don’t need to leave your house to soak in the ...

Rafiki, a famous endangered silverback gorilla, has been killed by poachers

It’s impossible to imagine why anyone would want to kill an endangered animal, but there are still some sick people out there who do it. Now another beloved animal has been shockingly killed by poachers: ...

Bindi Irwin reveals she changed wedding venue at the last minute to protect animals from paparazzi

One of our favorite celebrities is Bindi Irwin, the daughter of the late Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin who has become a star conservationist and animal advocate. The whole Irwin family has worked to keep ...

Foxes caught on camera sneaking into yard and jumping on the trampoline

With most of us spending more time in our homes and the streets being a lot quieter we’re all enjoying spotting the wonderful wildlife that is right on our doorstep that we normally miss. To ...

Australia celebrates first Koala born since deadly wildfires destroyed their home this year

The Australian wildfires brought devastation in early 2020. Thousands lost homes, some lost lives, and untold wildlife was killed as the fires raged across New South Wales. One only has to cast their mind back ...

Seals at sanctuary start to get lonely during closure — until they get a visit from some dogs

Virtually all businesses have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including those responsible for animals. Social distancing regulations have forced places like animal shelters and zoos to adapt, balancing the safety of their human employees ...

Meet the ‘Dracula Parrot,’ the black-and-red bird that’s more gorgeous than scary

We love finding out about new species of birds. There are so many kinds out there, all with beautiful and unique features. Like one bird, whose gothic color scheme has earned it one spooky nickname, ...

The first baby koala has been born since the Australian bushfires, a symbol of hope for the wildlife

With everything going on in the world it’s easy to forget that just this year Australia faced a massive disaster as massive bushfires devastated the continent and killed over a billion animals. The fires had ...

K9 dogs specially trained to track down wildlife poachers have saved 45 endangered rhinos

There are many endangered species put at risk due to illegal poaching. Luckily there are groups dedicated to protecting these creatures—but the rhinos at one South African park get a little extra protection from some ...