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Zoo mourns the death of beloved two-year-old baby elephant: ‘We will never, ever forget him’

It’s already been a difficult year for zoos, with most having to close their doors to the public due to lockdown restrictions. Sadly, things got even worse for one zoo, who is now mourning the ...

Zoo celebrates birth of rare, critically endangered black rhino baby

For any zoo, the birth of a new baby animal is an occasion to celebrate. But it’s an even bigger deal when that animal is part of an endangered species. Every new birth is a ...

Newborn baby giraffe is already standing 6 feet tall

Any parent who has seen their baby grow up will tell you “they grow up so fast.” But it’s even more true if you’re a giraffe! Giraffes, of course, grow up to be very tall—they’re ...

Firefighters save scared baby raccoon trapped in tree

Firefighters do so much for their communities, humans and animals alike. When an animal gets themself stuck in a tricky situation, these heroes can always be counted on to save the day. That was the ...

Baby zebra dies after being frightened by nearby fireworks

Many people like to celebrate holidays with fireworks, but it’s important to remember that a fun celebration for humans can be terrifying for animals. You need to consider the pets and animals who live around ...

Baby beaver uses household objects to build dams throughout rescuer’s home

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to care for a baby beaver? Nancy, a licensed wildlife rehabilitation specialist, explained in a YouTube video that unlike other wild animals where experts typically use a hands-off ...

Egypt bans camel and horse rides around Cairo pyramids, following animal cruelty outcry

Camels are such an iconic part of Egypt, it’s not surprising that tourists visiting the country would want them to be part of the experience. An industry of animal rides has existed around popular travel ...

Australian firefighters pose for calendar with rescue animals, raise money for wildlife after bushfires

Every year, firefighters around the world pose for wall calendars for charity. It’s a fun, cheeky tradition that helps raise money for great causes — while giving patrons some hunky photos to ogle at all ...

Homeless woman saves baby squirrel’s life by sharing the only food she had

A homeless woman shared what little food she had with a struggling orphaned baby squirrel. Tabitha Aldrich spotted a squirrel in the road about to get hit by a car and quickly jumped into action. ...

Tough dog is trained to track down bears, but has a soft spot for a baby deer

We always love to see unlikely friendships between animals. Dogs are so naturally protective animals that they’ll often take a smaller creature under their wing to help them, becoming their guardian. And sometimes it’s the ...