Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
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A rare species of turtle, known for boasting a 'permanent smile', has recently been saved from extinction through conservation efforts in Myanmar. Per a recent report by the New York Times, the Burmese roofed turtle was presumed extinct by zoologists two decades ago. The cheerful-looking animals once predominantly thrived in…
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Sometimes, we all need a reminder that pets act differently when their owners aren't around - and here's one of them. This week, a bizarre video filmed by an Australian man went viral on social media, showing a pair of pooches apparently enjoying some much-needed chill-out time together. According to…
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Vets are warning people not to litter with disposable masks after a dog accidentally swallowed one on a walk. Staff at the Small Animal Hospital at the University of Glasgow took to Facebook to share Kobe's story. The dog required treatment after the incident, and vets revealed that it was…
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An eyeless, hairless cat has become a social media sensation thanks to an adorable Instagram profile that perfectly showcases his personality. Jasper was born with both of his eyes, per BuzzFeed, but sadly had to have them removed after developing corneal ulcers. The first eye was removed back in 2013,…
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Now, I will happily hold my hands up and admit that I am one of those people that are terrified of spiders. I don't like the way they look. I don't like the way they move. And I especially don't like the way they snare their prey and suck the…
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An incredibly rare ginger seal has been spotted by scientists in Russia, though experts are concerned that its unusual coloring may mean that it needs to be re-homed. The pup was reportedly born just a month ago on the island of Tyuleny in the sea of Okhotsk, Russia, where many…
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An incredibly rare seal pup born with "ginger" hair has been spotted on the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk in Russia. However, despite being a remarkable sight in the Animal Kingdom, sadly the pup may have to be rescued due to the fact its herd is beginning to shun…
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In a remarkable live-saving procedure that was caught on camera, vets in Sydney, Australia removed an entire beach towel from a pet Jungle Carpet Python named Monty. The 18-year-old female snake devoured the towel in her owner's home in Sydney, Australia and was subsequently taken to Small Animal Specialist Hospital…
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Back in 2018, an orca by the came of Tahlequah broke hearts around the world when it was revealed that she had been carrying around her stillborn calf through the Salish Sea off British Columbia. However, the doting mom has given us all reason to celebrate, as the non-profit Center…
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Kaavan the elephant, a resident of Islamabad Zoo in Pakistan, has been given the all-clear by medical professionals to leave the pen he has called home for 33 years, traveling to a new sanctuary in Cambodia following an extensive animal welfare campaign. The animal, who had been dubbed “the world’s…
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Hunting is one of the most controversial "sports" on the planet and has been repeatedly slammed by animal rights activists. But it's not just a dangerous pastime for the animals pursued, it can also put the hunters themselves in danger, regardless of how unlikely it may seem. Now, a hunter…
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If you need any proof that Jurassic World ain't got nothing on the real world, then look no further. Expert wildlife photographer Dhritiman Mukherjee was lucky (or unlucky) enough to capture this once-in-a-lifetime moment in India's National Chambal Sanctuary. The breathtaking shot shows a freshwater gharial - a species of…
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Very few people on the planet are fortunate enough to possess vocal talents like chart-topper Beyoncé - but the fact a parrot can sing better than I can really is a kick in the teeth. Check out Chico the parrot doing his best Beyoncé impression in the video below: Meet…
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There's nothing quite like a mother's love - even in the animal kingdom - and when this rescue dog lost her puppies after a C-section, she still had a whole lot of affection left to give. Georgia was found by rescuers from the Sunshine Dog Rescue after surviving on scraps near…
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One of the reasons that dogs make such good pets is their unfailing loyalty, but for our four-legged friends, this can be a blessing and a curse when they are mistreated. Cast in point, this confused labrador, who was captured on film waging its tail after being abandoned by its…
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Sharks are one of the world's most feared apex predators, but generally speaking, they don't pose much of a risk to us humans... generally speaking. But one rare incident of a shark closing in to attack was recently captured on film when an eight-foot shark approached members of the US…
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It's often said that there's nothing quite like a mother's love, and this is something that often rings true in the Animal Kingdom as well. Case in point, this elephant who was captured on film pushing tourists out of the way so that her caretaker could sing a soothing lullaby…
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A photographer has taken a snap of what is believed to be the only albino humpback whale in the world. The 40ft-long humpback whale, known as Migaloo, was spotted swimming alongside another whale in the waters of New South Wales. The ensuing photograph was taken by Craig Parry, who was…
