For over a century, elephants were a staple of traveling circuses, most famously the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. But what was billed as the “Greatest Show On Earth” wasn’t very great for ...
You may have heard the story of Kaavan, the “world’s loneliest elephant,” who recently was finally rescued from a zoo after years of mistreatment. His story helped shed light on the Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad, ...
We’ve previously reported on Kaavan, a mistreated zoo elephant who was dubbed the “world’s loneliest elephant” after the death of his partner. And recently, after decades of captivity, Kaavan was finally freed, and is happily ...
There are many kind people in the world who dedicate their lives to helping wild animals in need. But the job is even more important when they’re working with animals who have been orphaned. These ...
It’s really heartbreaking how cruelly some animals are treated. These poor creatures deserve love and a chance at a better life. Luckily there are kindhearted rescuers out there dedicated to helping these animals get back ...
Everyone loves to celebrate their birthday, and it’s even better when someone gets you the perfect, thoughtful gift. And it’s not just humans—animals appreciate a little birthday love as well. They might not understand the ...
All dogs in shelters are in need of a home and spend their days waiting to be adopted, but it can be especially hard for older dogs. Senior dogs are less likely to get adopted ...
We can all imagine what we’d spend our money on if we were a millionaire: cars, a nice house, etc. But one millionaire decided to be incredibly selfless, using his fortune to save the lives ...
It’s always inspiring to see unlikely friendships form between different animals. Sometimes animals can form real lifelong bonds…. even when they’re from totally different worlds. That’s the case for Gunner and Delta, whose friendship has ...
Virtually all businesses have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including those responsible for animals. Social distancing regulations have forced places like animal shelters and zoos to adapt, balancing the safety of their human employees ...