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Dog becomes best friends with deer, then she introduces him to her family

It’s always amazing to see friendships form between animals of different species. Many pet owners have seen their pet dogs befriend local wildlife, and the results are precious and beautiful. That was the case for ...

Red panda cub is overjoyed at seeing snow for the first time

There’s nothing like the first snowfall of the season, especially around this time of year. Going out and seeing that the world has transformed into a winter wonderland brings joy to so many people. And ...

Senate unanimously passes Big Cat Public Safety Act, prohibiting keeping lions and tigers as pets

In our highly partisan world, it’s not often that the evenly-split US Senate can fully agree on something. But that’s what happened this week, as the chamber unanimously passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act, ...

Zookeeper steps in to care for ill baby gorilla rejected by its mother

Gorillas are incredible animals, and they’re also one of the closest animal relatives to humans. Our species share a lot in common, and many times an unlikely, beautiful bond can form between humans and gorillas. ...

Bindi and Robert Irwin pay tribute to their dad in honor of ‘Steve Irwin Day’

The world lost one of its most beloved conservationists and TV personalities in 2006, after Steve Irwin, the iconic star of The Crocodile Hunter, was tragically killed by a stingray. But his legacy has lived on, both ...

Lion refuses to leave his mate’s side when she becomes sick, stays with her til the very end

Animals are a lot smarter and more emotionally intelligent than we sometimes think. They can form complex relationships with other animals — and sometimes it’s even true love. The story of two lions, Leo and ...

Rescued beaver builds a dam in hallway to keep her new roommate out

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 one rescue beaver, who decided ...

Emperor penguins receive endangered species protection as population decreases

We need to do everything we can do save animal species from going extinct, including passing laws and legislation to protect them — like the Endangered Species Act, which has led to the recovery of ...

Rescued chimpanzees hug orphaned new arrival as he arrives in sanctuary

A young chimpanzee orphaned by the illegal wildlife trade is now getting a new life — and has been welcomed with open arms by some new friends. The Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue & Protection, or LCRP, ...

Australian firefighters pose with animals in calendar to raise money for charities

The Australian Firefighters are back, hunky as ever and still doing their part to help animals in need. The annual Australian Firefighters Calendar — now celebrating its 30th year — has just released their 2023 ...