When a beachgoer spotted a dark, seal-shaped figure lying motionless on Cleethorpes Beach in England, they feared the worst. Worried that the animal might be hurt, they called Cleethorpes Wildlife…
When a resident of Currumbin Valley, Australia, noticed something suspicious slipping into their car, they knew it wasn’t just a mechanical issue. It was alive. Coiled up beneath the hood,…
Just before Christmas last year, Michelle Jean Oberle and her family in Australia discovered they had an unexpected houseguest — one that didn’t plan on leaving anytime soon. It started…
While trekking through Botswana’s vast Central Kalahari Game Reserve, conservationist and wildlife photographer Dr. Jess Isden thought she’d seen it all — until she came across a gemsbok who looked…
Meet Atlas, a lively gray rescue cat with a most unexpected best friend. Each morning like clockwork, Atlas bounds downstairs, makes a beeline for a glass enclosure, and presses her…
Exploring the Amazonian jungle is always a treat — but for Polar, a mostly-white terrier mix, every hike comes with a unique kind of fanfare. You can see Polar on…
When Drustan Ward went for a quiet stroll along a beach in the United Kingdom, he didn’t expect to stumble upon a mystery. The tide was low, the air was…
There are some friendships that are just a little more special than others. That’s definitely the case when you see the friendship between jaguar Jag and Jack Russel Bullet. It…
This amazing rescue story really grabbed hold of me. It’s heartwarming to see how these volunteers invested both their time and resources to help a wolf recover from a life-or-death…
Large wild cats don’t belong in zoos, much less in tight cages with concrete floors. And perhaps, that’s why it’s so heartwarming to see these lions get a second chance…
People might argue to the contrary, but I think at this stage one has to accept that all animals have feelings. Some more than others, sure, but long gone are the days where…
While walking her dog in rural Louisiana, a woman came across something she couldn’t ignore: a frail, sickly animal lying motionless near the path. Covered in mosquitoes and barely clinging…
At The Pipsqueakery, an animal rescue and sanctuary in Bloomington, Indiana, the air is often filled with a chorus of unusual sounds. With hundreds of residents — from capybaras to…
For nearly two months, Australia resident Michelle Banditt has been living with an unexpected roommate: a giant huntsman spider who simply decided her sunroom was the perfect place to move…
An Australian couple thought they were in for a quiet evening in front of the TV. Their dog, however, had other plans. He wouldn’t stop barking, and his growing agitation…
Many humans see fireworks has harmless spectacle, but for animals fireworks can be a true nightmare. Many animals are sensitive to bright lights and loud noises, and fireworks can send…
In Durango, Colorado, a large buck recently found himself in serious trouble. His antlers had become tightly tangled in a soccer net, and no matter how much he thrashed and…
While climbing the rugged cliffs of Susquehanna Riverlands State Park in Pennsylvania last month, an adventurer named Kelston noticed something unusual — a pair of wings jutting out awkwardly from…
It’s always an exciting day at a zoo when new baby animals are born, but it’s even better when the newborns are part of an endangered species. Each new arrival…
When Monica, a hospital administrator in Florida, arrived at work this week, she noticed something strange on the sidewalk outside. A wild opossum was moving in tight circles, pacing endlessly…
