In 2019, a horrifying incident at a circus in Russia made it clear just how cruel the treatment of wild animals in entertainment can be. Yashka, a 600lb Russian bear, had spent years performing in ...
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night, only to find a massive 5.2-meter (17-foot) python slithering through your home. That’s exactly what happened to Trina Hibberd from Mission Beach, Queensland, when she discovered ...
For most of us, the bathroom is a peaceful place to unwind — until you realize you’re sharing it with someone unexpected! Cathy, from Florida, discovered this firsthand when she spotted a pair of little ...
There are many animal species who are threatened with extinction as environmental factors cause their populations to decline. But thankfully, there are conservation efforts dedicated to repopulating these species and reintroducing them to their native ...
We all love seeing funny photos of animals — but did you know there is a whole contest devoted to these photos? Every year, the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards honors the best, funniest and most ...
We’ve all tried our luck playing a claw machine at some point in our lives. The prizes are usually the same things: stuffed animals, keychains, etc. But people at one Pennsylvania golf course discovered something ...
This week, the Dublin Zoo said goodbye to one of its most beloved and famous residents: Betty, the chimpanzee who was their longest resident and oldest living chimp in human care, has died at 62. ...
It’s always an exciting day at a zoo when a new baby animal is born, especially when they’re a member of a critically endangered species. Each new arrival is an important step towards ensuring the ...
A Goodwill store in Virginia recently received a box of donated items — but found something inside they never expected. An employee at the Stafford, Virginia Goodwill received a box of donated books, but got ...
Sometimes the most precious friendships form between animals of different species. These stories inspire people across the world with a message of seeing past differences. One of the most famous of these stories was the ...