Tortoises might move pretty slow, but that’s just because they have all the time in the world: these magnificent creatures have a remarkably long life span that can reach well over 100 years. But even ...
It’s always sad when a zoo animal dies, especially one who has been around for a very long time. Some animals last for decades, becoming a familiar favorite for generations of visitors. That was the ...
Life can be hard for animals with disabilities, who can have difficulty getting around on their own. But thankfully, there are kind people willing to step up and help, using a little ingenuity to give ...
It’s important that we work hard to protect endangered species. It’s heartbreaking to think they could go completely extinct, and be gone from the earth for good. But in some rare cases, a species thought ...
We always love stories of unlikely animal friendships. Sometimes when you have different species under one roof you wonder if they’ll be able to get along, only for the animals to get along great. Like ...
Janus is quite the celebrity in the animal world; as a two-headed tortoise he wasn’t expected to survive but is now set to celebrate his 23rd birthday. He could be the oldest of his kind ...
The coronavirus pandemic has shaken all of our lives, and we’re all continuing to stay indoors in self-isolation. It’s a bleak situation, but many people have taken solace in animals—from the wildlife enjoying the quiet ...
Diego, a Galapagos giant tortoise, is finally retiring after wild sex life single-handedly saved his species from extinction. According to The Washington Post, the Española giant tortoise was on the verge of extinction — there ...
Cat breeds aren’t as common a topic of discussion as dog breeds but those in the know can recognize a rare feline when they see one. Animal experts in the U.K. got a shock when ...
“I was really nervous,” Owen said. “Cause the chances of him surviving and falling out of a window were pretty slim.”