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Man gives the shirt off his back to save possum from rain storm

There are some kind people who will do anything to help an animal in need… even if it means literally giving the shirt off their back. That was the case for one hero, who stepped ...

Heroic rat is an expert at detecting landmines in Cambodia, saving countless lives

We’ve seen many stories of animals like cats and dogs saving the day, but you’ve probably never heard of a rat doing the same. We don’t think of these creatures as being very heroic—in fact, ...

Woman always leaves food and shelter for stray ‘cat,’ then discovers it’s really a possum

All animals deserve love, even the ones we wouldn’t consider cute or cuddly. Take, for instance, the possum. They do a lot for us, like keeping us safe from ticks, but most people are still ...

Striking photo of subway mice fighting for crumbs wins wildlife photography award

When you think of great wildlife photography, you probably think of National Geographic-style shots of exotic animals in remote, faraway lands. But one photographer took a much smaller approach, documenting the nature that goes on ...

Woman gives elderly possum a place to stay in her garage

Possums aren’t usually the first thing you picture when you think of cute animals. They’re generally seen as pesky rodents best known for playing dead or being roadkill. But possums have their charm, too, and ...