The birth of a baby is a truly a miraculous thing to witness, no matter which species. When Calaya, a western lowland gorilla, gave birth to her first born, the…
Boasting a wingspan almost as wide as Tom Cruise is high, the giant golden-crowned bat looks terrifying when it’s flying spread-eagled through the air, its skinny furry body emphasizing the enormity of…
I’ve always had a slight fear of snakes, but I’m fortunate to reside in an area where venomous ones are rare. Nevertheless, I find these creatures incredibly captivating, and there’s…
I love animals, and I can say with certainty that being chained up in the back of a pickup truck is no a place for an animal, especially not a…
A jogger was was out on his usual route when he saw something unusual on the sidewalk. At first he didn’t understand what it was, but it turned out to…
If I ask you to picture a bear in your mind’s eye, you’ll probably conjure a majestic beast covered in fur that dwarves most other carnivores on the planet. Well, meet Eve.…
We’ve seen amazing wildlife photos and videos, but this amazingly beautiful clip hit us extra hard. Seven years ago, animal behaviorist Kevin Richardson rescued two small lions, who were drowning…
While walking her dog through the woods of Northern Virginia, one woman suddenly noticed her pup acting unusually alert. Curious, she followed his gaze — and that’s when she saw…
When Mary Goldsmith stepped into her yard in Port Aransas, Texas, she noticed something unusual drifting down from the sky — a large pink feather, spinning lazily through the air…
It’s not everyday that you see a live moose standing on the edge of the road. But it does happen sometimes. Depending on where you are, a drive along the…
Normally presented, the vast majority of animals will give birth without assistance. But sometimes, animals need some assistance during birth in case of emergencies. When human moms give birth, there are usually doctors and nurses…
When I was a little girl, few things fascinated me more than tiny bird eggs. So delicate and sweet, we were careful to never step on them if we found…
Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger is known for being a tough guy on screen thanks to films like The Terminator and Predator, but he has a soft spot in real life, especially when it comes…
Seeing a mother separated from her child is always heartbreaking to watch. Regardless of whether the mother is human or in this case, from the animal kingdom, the breakup is…
Animals are smarter and more empathetic than we sometimes give them credit for. They are able to form real relationships with people, recognizing and befriending those who show them kindness.…
Sometimes animals become orphaned, and rely on the kindness of humans for survival. Thankfully, there are many people who devote their lives to taking care of these animals, and can…
All animals have certain instincts and behavior that can’t be unlearned — even if you take an animal out of the wild, they’ll still want to behave the same. Like…
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…
Elephants really are one of the most incredible animals in the world. They’re big, majestic creatures that can display an extraordinary amount of intelligence and personality. Getting to see one…
Everyone would probably react if they suddenly found five puppies in their own backyard. And that’s exactly Craig Mcgettrick’s experience too. He was clearing waste out of a garden in…
