Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
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A dog has made headlines after embarking on a remarkable 57-mile journey back to her old home years after her family had moved out. Four-year-old Labrador Cleo was clearly missing her old home when she disappeared earlier this month in Olath, Missouri, because 60 miles away in Lawson, Missouri, Colton…
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If you were fortunate enough to grow up with a dog throughout your childhood, you'll know that there is no better partner in crime. The perfect example of this is best buddies Finn and Brutus, who love to spend their nap times together. And Paige Knudston, who is mom to…
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A quick-thinking woman's decision to "play dead" after tripping while running from a charging bison has potentially saved her from serious injury - or worse. The incident took place at Nez Perce Creek at Yellowstone National Park in Montana, and the entire thing was caught on camera. In the footage,…
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As we grow older, certain everyday tasks that we never used to think twice about become more and more difficult. As our bodies become less reliable, things like opening a jar of pickles or watching the television at a reasonable volume don't come as easily as they did in our…
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A great white shark has been caught on video footage hunting down and killing a much larger humpback whale for the first time, the Times reports, leading to speculation from scientists that the shark in question was “an experienced whale killer”. Drone footage captured in South Africa shows the incident,…
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Sometimes the animal kingdom just throws something out that makes us raise an eyebrow and wonder what Mother Nature was thinking. For example, social media users have been left utterly confused by a fish that looks like it is playing around with a Snapchat filter. The pictures in question were…
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Robert Irwin has followed so closely in his father's footsteps that sometimes the similarities between the two are incredibly marked. Earlier in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Robert delighted fans by sharing a picture of himself with his "isloation buddy" - a massive tortoise! Taking to social media, Robert…
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Five koalas have returned home for the first time since the devastating Australian bushfires in January. Jed, Scully, Billa, Gulu, and Yellow were removed from the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve in Canberra as the flames tore through more than 2.5 million acres, killing over a billion animals. Animals from the reserve…
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As the coronavirus pandemic has altered many of our lives greatly, ushering us indoors to spend more time in our own homes and eschewing hobbies that have been rendered impossible by social distancing, we've had to come up with new ways to keep ourselves entertained. Yes, with each and every…
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The news right now can be difficult to read, but amid all the terrible headlines, there are some truly heartwarming and positive stories. Cast in point, this critically endangered gorilla who is expecting her first baby. Thirteen-year-old Tumani is being prepared for motherhood by the keepers at the New Orleans…
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Shirley, the third-oldest elephant in North America has just celebrated her 72nd birthday. Shirley, who has resided at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo in Monroe for 22 years, celebrated her big day at The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tenn. According to USA Today, zoo staff surprised Shirley with a…
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And some people claim that fishing is a relaxing pastime... A video has surfaced online showing the moment two fishermen were pulled off the boat and into the sea by a monster fish they had hooked on their line. Uploaded to YouTube by the channel Chew On This, the video's description…
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Every now and then a picture goes viral on social media simply because it has utterly captured our collective imaginations in such a way that we as human beings immediately do two things: share it, and then demand to know if it's actually real. I'm thinking of that absolutely massive…
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As a dog lover and a dog owner, I can wholeheartedly say that I like dogs more than people. They're always happy to see you, they're loyal, and their love is second-to-none. However, the only downside to our canine companions is that they can't voice their love for us... until…
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Sadly, due to unmonitored and illegal breeding, some animals don't get the best start in life. One of those creatures who seemingly never got a fair chance is Moet, a blind Persian cat who lost her eyes as a result of a neglectful unlicensed breeder. In 2014, Moet was discovered…
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A video has emerged online showing the moment a fisherman carried an endangered dolphin over his shoulder after accidentally catching the beautiful creature in his net. The Gangetic dolphin, a species of South Asian river dolphin, became caught in the nets of local fisherman Mohammed Qayum. The amazing video can…
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Stunning footage has been captured of prey swooping over a beach with a massive fish in its talons. The incredible sight was witnessed by onlookers at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and filmed by Tennessee native Ashley White from the 17th floor of her holiday apartment. In the footage, the fish…
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Now, I can only speak for myself here, but the sheer volume of loungewear that I have bought so far during lockdown has become really quite startling. After all, I frantically reasoned to myself as I added yet another pair of joggers to my basket yesterday, if we're going to…
