Last week, a homeowner in Florida made a shocking discovery: a coyote trapped in his fence, dangling upside down by one foot. The animal was alive, breathing, and alert —…
Last month, a family in Canada looked out onto their balcony and discovered an unexpected houseguest — a raccoon curled up fast asleep, using their outdoor space as his makeshift…
One quiet July morning near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a woman stepped into her backyard expecting peace — but instead froze in horror. Hanging upside down from her volleyball net was an…
City Lake Park in Royse City, Texas, is usually a place of quiet reflection — glassy water, soft ripples, and the gentle chatter of ducks gliding by. But one peaceful…
When a homeowner in Herefordshire, England, glanced out at their quiet garden, they expected to see the usual — maybe a robin or two hopping through the grass.Instead, they saw…
The wind was fierce that March afternoon off the coast of Malta, the sea whipped into whitecaps. As a kite surfer skimmed across the waves, something odd caught his eye…
When a Kentucky homeowner noticed a black plastic bag lying in her neighbor’s yard the other day, she almost walked past it. But then she heard a faint rustling coming…
Five years ago, Wendy Albright came across a Craigslist ad that would change both her life and that of a bird named Sweet Pea. The umbrella cockatoo in the listing…
In the depths of Malaysia’s Tangkulap Forest Reserve, researchers with the conservation group Panthera were reviewing footage from hidden cameras when something remarkable appeared on screen. The cameras, originally placed…
What began as a calm day on the water in Clarksville, Virginia, quickly turned into a life-or-death mission for a group of friends out boating. Jessica Salmons and her companions…
When Thailand-based ceramicist Trevor Foster stepped into his outdoor studio one afternoon, he expected another peaceful day of crafting pottery. But as he checked a mold he’d just poured liquid…
Deep in Kenya’s Tsavo East National Park, a mother elephant and her baby wandered peacefully through the savanna — a tender picture of family and safety. But as tourists watched…
When officers from the Lakeville Police Department in Minnesota got a call about a potentially rabid raccoon roaming the neighborhood, they prepared for a serious situation. But what they found…
When a homeowner in Virginia noticed a snake tangled in netting in their backyard, they quickly called Tidewater Wildlife Rescue for help. The snake — a common garter snake —…
When a Florida family booked a beach photoshoot on Sanibel Island, they expected a peaceful evening of ocean breezes, soft sand, and sunset smiles. They didn’t expect to share the…
Earlier this month in Assam, India, a herd of wild elephants hurried past a village on their way back to the forest. In the rush, tragedy struck: an 8-week-old calf…
On a quiet Wednesday morning in Paxton, Massachusetts, Monique Sheary was sipping her coffee when she realized she wasn’t alone. Out her front window, an unexpected — and very large…
When a strong storm swept through Southwest Florida earlier this month, it left the usual trail of broken branches and fallen debris. But for one homeowner, clearing the yard came…
Jason Breen has spent much of his life in the water. As a lifelong surfer from Sydney, Australia, he’s had his fair share of unforgettable encounters — from dolphins riding…
When wildlife rehabber Jane Newhouse placed a group of newly rescued ducklings into a warm brooder earlier this summer, one tiny bird immediately stood out. “He was struggling to walk,”…
