When animals are unable to fend for themselves in the wild — for instance, after being injured or orphaned — they can often find sanctuary at zoos and aquariums, receiving professional help and rehabilitation. That ...
For many people, lobsters are a delicious delicacy. People pay good money to have fresh lobster at a nice restaurant. But one extremely rare crustacean was deemed too unique to serve up for dinner plate, ...
Dolphins are widely considered one of the most intelligent species in the world. Due to their high emotional intelligence, problem solving skills and ability to communicate with one another, dolphins have been called the second-smartest ...
Manatees are beautiful, peaceful animals, and they need all the help they can get. Living near the shore in proximity to humans can put them in danger, whether due to accidents like boating collisions or ...
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? If you’ve had kids, or been a kid, in the past 20 years, you know the answer is Spongebob Squarepants, the star of the long-running and beloved ...
It seemed like all the odds were against one poor sea lion, who has undergone a long recovery over the past few months. But thanks to the tireless work of her rescuers, she’s getting a ...
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 ...
Times change, and as more people become aware of how many parts of our culture cause unnecessary harm to animals, the more demand there is for change. New laws have been passed and proposed all ...
It’s always a nice experience to have an encounter with a friendly animal, but these beachgoers didn’t have to look very hard as a local seal was eager to make some human friends. Sammy is ...
Ever since Moby-Dick, the phrase “white whale” has come to refer to anything that’s relentlessly pursued but incredibly hard to find. But for some whale watching enthusiasts, it really is a white whale they’re after: ...