When diver and underwater photographer Mike Papish first noticed the enormous shape resting on the sea floor, he realized something was wrong. The giant loggerhead turtle — later named Lenny…
Kalani, a spirited Australian sea turtle, didn’t always shine the way she does today. Her journey began on a heartbreaking note earlier this year when she was found stranded on…
He tried playing music to a turtle in the park, and then 10 more showed up — so now he plays for them all the time 💚 Zac told Dodo…
A family strolling along the Gulf Coast of Texas thought they’d stumbled upon a strange lump of algae and barnacles washed ashore. But when they got closer, their curiosity turned…
When heavy rains flooded Zebadiah Wilkes’ pond, he and his young daughter, Cora, went outside to survey the damage. As they peered into the drain, they realized something was stuck…
Driving down a Florida highway last week, Lori Hall-Allen suddenly heard a deafening crash as something shattered through her windshield. For a moment, she thought the worst. “I thought somebody…
Locals in Cumbria, England were shocked to learn a spiky, dinosaur-like creature was found bathing in a small body of water near their homes. Named Fluffy by its rescuers, the hard-shelled animal…
It’s always heartbreaking when a pet runs away, but it’s always nice to have the help of your community when you’re trying to get them back. For Elizabeth Burkes of…
Chicago is not a place you normally expect to find exotic wildlife, but two local kayakers got a big surprise when they spotted an enormous creature on the Chicago River…
Sometimes animals get themselves stuck in places they shouldn’t be, and need a little human help to get them to safety. So it’s always heartwarming to see people go out of…
Whether or not you’re a vegan or a vegetarian, most animal lovers can agree there are certain creatures you should not eat—especially endangered animals. But some of these at-risk species…
They say to expect the unexpected while driving and to always make sure to drive defensively. However, we cannot imagine how we would react if a creature was unexpectedly propelled…
Chicago is not a place you normally expect to find exotic wildlife, but two local kayakers got a big surprise when they spotted an enormous creature on the Chicago River…
The creature was spotted and recorded in the Mississippi River, but authorities have assured the public not to worry. What would you have done if you saw this giant beast…
This past December, as cold weather swept through North Carolina, a vulnerable senior turtle known as Grandma found herself in a heartbreaking place — abandoned in a dumpster, clinging to…
When Arron Culling saw two sea turtles at a local market in Papua New Guinea he knew they would soon be bought and eaten. That’s when he bought them for…
We always love stories of unlikely animal friendships. Sometimes when you have different species under one roof you wonder if they’ll be able to get along, only for the animals to get along great. Like…
Mya, a six-year-old Great Pyrenees, has developed an unexpected and heartwarming hobby that’s adorable and mischievous. While most dogs enjoy chasing balls or fetching sticks, Mya has found a unique…
One dog keeps going out of her way to make friends with turtles, even though dogs frequently create the strangest friendships with cats, bunnies, and even chickens. Mya the Great…
Texas was hit with an unusual winter storm that left most of the state covered in snow and ice, and many residents without electricity or water for several days. Not…
