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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…
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When I first laid my eyes on the Japanese dwarf flying squirrel, I could have sworn I was looking at some sort of promo material for the next live-action Pokémon movie. But after conducting some research, it turns out that these cartoon-like creatures are 100% real! The Japanese dwarf flying…
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A celebration is in order, after a giant panda by the name of Mei Xiang gave birth last night (Friday, August 21) to a "precious" cub. Taking place at Washington's National Zoo, a spokesperson from the zoo confirmed the "joyous news" that Mei Xiang had given birth at 6:35PM Eastern…
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An incredibly rare white orca has been spotted off the Southeast coast of Alaska, prompting excitement in among researchers and scientists. Per CBC, it's believed there are roughly only five of the creatures in existence. What's more, marine biology PhD candidate at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Stephanie Hayes, said…
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A same-sex penguin couple has become parents after the egg they had adopted and nursed finally hatched. The incredible news was revealed by the Oceanografic Park and Aquarium in Valencia, Spain, in a touching Facebook post. Translated from Spanish, the post revealed that Electra and Viola, two female penguins from…
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The popular saying goes that we all want what we can't have. Perhaps that's why dogs absolutely live for getting up onto the sofa, sneaking up the stairs even though it's forbidden or nabbing that cooked chicken off the counter. For smaller dogs in particular, these activities can prove to…
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Elephants are majestic creatures, but years of poaching and habitat destruction have had a devastating effect on their population size, pushing many species to the brink of extinction. The Independent, for example, previously reported that African elephants are at risk of being wiped out completely because of the damage that…
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Earlier this month, a boar gave many of us a good laugh after it was captured on camera running away with a naked tourist's laptop. However, now thousands of people have signed a petition calling for the boar to be saved after it was revealed that it could be put…
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The elephant population in Kenya has more than doubled over the last three decades thanks to increased anti-poaching efforts, the country's tourism minister revealed this week. Per Reuters, Minister Najib Balala said that there were just 16,000 elephants in Kenya in 1989 as compared to upwards of 34,000 in 2018.…
