In 2019, a horrifying incident at a circus in Russia made it clear just how cruel the treatment of wild animals in entertainment can be. Yashka, a 600lb Russian bear,…
Earlier this week, staff at Nebraska Wildlife Rehab received an unusual new patient — and an even more unusual backstory. Animal control had picked up a wild opossum and brought…
On a bitterly cold January night in Michigan, Matthew and Theresa Lyson were settling in at home when their phone rang. As founders of the Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary,…
The call came on a bitter January night in Michigan — the kind where even stepping outside feels unbearable. Matthew and Theresa Lyson were finally home, wrapped in the rare…
With their enormous, otherworldly bodies and peaceful nature, ocean sunfish—also known as Mola mola—can live up to 100 years in the wild. But one sunfish off the Florida coast nearly…
A group of rhinos is called a “crash” — a name that usually brings to mind power, speed and thunderous footsteps. But even the toughest animals have soft hearts, and…
When a concerned traveler in Australia noticed a small, fuzzy shape near a busy road, they quickly realized it wasn’t just a clump of dirt or leaves — it was…
When Oregon State Park Ranger Tyler Banks drove past a roadside ditch in Cove Palisades State Park one June morning, something odd caught his eye — a small, fuzzy brown…
When temperatures plunged below freezing in Ohio last winter, two tiny shapes huddled together in a front yard — barely moving, clinging to each other for warmth. They weren’t wild…
When staff at an Australian resort spotted an unexpected guest splashing around in their swimming pool, they quickly realized this was no ordinary swimmer. So they called in an expert…
One afternoon in Tasmania, Australia, a homeowner noticed a small, fuzzy head poking out of a pile of netting in their yard. At first, they weren’t sure what it was…
Ju Vilanova and her partner are no strangers to wildlife. Living near the lush forests of Garopaba, Brazil, they often spend their days hiking through trails, chasing waterfalls, and spotting…
When a homeowner in Melbourne, Australia, noticed a sprinkling of plaster dust on her stove one afternoon, she knew something wasn’t right. The kitchen had been spotless when she left…
Milo, a golden retriever with a heart as soft as his fur, has captured the internet’s heart — not for chasing butterflies, but for quietly watching over them like a…
If you ever stumble across what looks like a strange gray “plunger” washed up on the sand, you might be tempted to toss it in the trash. After all, it…
When Ayesha, a resident of Melbourne, Australia, heard her dog barking at the window last month, she figured it was just another passing distraction. But when she followed her pup’s…
When Brazilian writer Aline Magnani wasn’t feeling well last week, she decided to work from home instead of riding her motorcycle to the office. the time, it felt like a…
While walking along the lush coastline of Islote, Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Krys Amill noticed something strange in the sand. A small piece of discarded PVC pipe — shaped like an…
Three friends set out for a crisp morning of ice climbing earlier this month — but their adventure came to a screeching halt when they noticed something huge swinging awkwardly…
Wildfires have torn through Los Angeles, leaving behind heartbreak, loss, and devastation for countless families and animals. But in the midst of the chaos, one family discovered an unexpected sign…
