"Wake-up call": 21 animal and plant species declared extinct, removed from Endangered Species Act
It’s extremely important to protect endangered species by any means necessary, but sadly protections come too late for some species ...
21-year-old Peanut is officially the oldest chicken in the world — congratulations
We don’t think of chickens as having particularly long or interesting lives, but one lucky hen has been going strong ...
Rescued owl makes miraculous recovery after being shot with BB gun, trapped in manure pit
After a poor owl was found in terrible condition, a wildlife center helped him make an incredible recovery. The Raven ...
Update: Pigeon who was dyed pink for gender reveal party has died
A sad update to a shocking animal abuse story from last week: Flamingo, the pigeon who dyed pink apparently as ...
Pigeon in rescue care after being dyed pink for a gender reveal party
Gender reveal parties have become trendy in recent years, with parents-to-be finding unique ways of revealing the gender of their ...
National Zoo celebrates hatching of two critically endangered blue-billed curassows
It’s always great news when a new baby animal is born, but it’s even more special when they’re part of ...
Animal shelter helping homing pigeon after he ended up 4,000 miles from home
Homing pigeons are incredible animals. They have a unique ability to travel long distances and still find their way home, ...
Firefighters rescue trapped ducklings from a storm drain and reunite them with their mom
Firefighters are always there to help out anyone in need, whether they be human or animal. They can often be ...
Extremely rare, 'one-in-a-million' yellow cardinal spotted in Florida
The cardinal is one of the most iconic birds of North America, immediately recognizable for their distinct crest and the ...
Flamingo who escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in the wild in Texas
Flamingos, with their distinct pink plumage and long legs, are certainly beautiful, striking birds, but most Americans don’t usually see ...
Pest control worker finds hawk drowning in pool, steps up to save her life
You never know when you’ll find an animal in need of your help. When one man found a drowning hawk, ...
Woman saves her Chihuahua puppy from being swooped up by a hawk
Anyone who has watched a nature documentary knows that the animal kingdom isn’t always pretty. The fact of life is ...
Wildlife photographer captures 'once-in-a-lifetime moment' of bird bathing in a flower petal
We always love seeing unique and beautiful nature photos. The best wildlife photographers can snap a photo at just the ...
Caring goose waits outside hospital door while her mate is in surgery
It’s always incredible to see how caring animals can be. They’re often more emotionally intelligent than we give them credit ...