When a turtle named Hope was born with an exposed heart, no one expected her to make it — but for years, she lived up to her name by defying all the odds and inspiring ...
The world lost an icon when Steve Irwin died in 2006, but the Crocodile Hunter star’s legacy lives on through his family, who continue his conservation work at the Australia Zoo. His children, Bindi and ...
It is very important to treat nature with respect. Too many people disturb animals from their natural habitats and it can have unfortunate consequences. A disturbing video shows a group of people yanking two bear ...
Some animals are blessed with long lives that surpass the average life expectancy. A lucky few even hold the distinction of being the oldest member of their species. Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, is perhaps ...
Coming up with names for your pets is always a fun process. Some people opt for classic pet names while others take a more trendy approach, naming them in honor of their current favorite movies, ...
Ree Drummond, the author and TV host better known as The Pioneer Woman, is mourning the loss of a very special friend. Drummond announced on Wednesday that her pet basset hound Walter had passed away ...
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 that is leaving people stunned. ...
A young girl is being credited with saving a giant Pacific octopus that found itself stranded on a Washington state beach recently. The girl was visiting Bay View State Park in Mount Vernon with her ...
It’s not every day you get to celebrate someone’s 190th birthday — in fact we’re pretty sure it’s never happened before. That is, until this past weekend, when Jonathan — the oldest tortoise in recorded history ...
It’s always heartwarming to see people go out of their way to help animals in need. Sometimes cats or dogs get themselves stuck in difficult places, and need a human to go get them. But ...