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Hero abandoned dog saves 38 other animals and is then adopted herself
A remarkable tale of animal heroism unfolded when a 10-year-old Basset Hound ran away from her neglectful home and saved tens of other animals....
Animal shelter adopts out all of its animals over Christmas- for the first time...
An animal shelter in Pennsylvania proved that Christmas miracles do happen, and celebrated after adopting out of all its animals over the Christmas festive...
Video games created to save ugly critically endangered animals
Environmentalist organisation On The Edge is trying to save lesser-known, ugly, endangered animals from extinction by putting them front and centre in video games....
Animal Shelter provides short-term care for animals whose owners are going through drug or...
An animal shelter has teamed up with an addiction center to provide accommodation for the animals of people going through an addiction program.
Ruff...
10 of the strangest animals
Let's face it, on a planet that has over 8.7 million species of animals, there are bound to be some strange ones. However, these...
10 of the cutest tiny animals
These animals are not only cute, but also happen to be some of the smallest animals around! If you need an instant pick-me-up, or...
France bans wild circus animals and mink farms!
In a step forward for animal rights, the French parliament voted to end the use of wild animals in circuses, and farming mink. The...
Five times animals helped other animals!
Sometimes we need to be reminded of kindness in the world- and what better way than animals showing other animals some love. In fact,...
Climate change is making some animals ‘shapeshift’
As the planet becomes hotter and the climate changes, some animals are beginning to adapt to this by shapeshifting!
Whilst shapeshifting in animals...
Indonesia’s first animal sanctuary for farmed animals
Tucked away on the island of Sumatra is Indonesia's first and only sanctuary for farmed animals. Sehati Animal Sanctuary is fully owned and operated...
Missing cat reunited with family after 10 years
Linda Ellerton never thought she'd see her cat Whiskas again. However, the pair have been reunited in an emotional reunion, more than 10 years...
‘Extinct’ golden mole is spotted for the first time in over 80 years
It was feared extinct, but in positive news, a species of golden mole not seen in over 80 years has been rediscovered.
Researchers have...
First new antibiotic discovered in 60 years thanks to AI
With the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) scientists have discovered a new antibiotic. The antibiotic is part of a new drug class and will...
Tis the season to be Jolly! Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and Canaries! And More...
December 25
It's Christmas Day!
One of the most celebrated days of the year has finally arrived: December 25. Although Christmas is a celebration of the...
Heartwarming story: Firefighters rescue injured owl from crows
Whilst it's not unusual for firefighters to rescue a cat from a tree, rescuing an owl is one of the more unusual animal rescues....
Meet the man who plays the piano for rescue elephants
When you think of a concert pianist, you may imagine them playing on stage to theater patrons. What you may not imagine is a...
Shelter Star: An overlooked rescue dog adopted after 7 years , thanks to a...
After patiently waiting seven years at the Animal Resource Centre (ARC) shelter in Pennsylvania, USA, a rescue dog called Ella has been adopted. What’s...
Meet the amazing robot cats you can check out from this library
If you thought that books were the only item you could check out of a library, then you're in for a surprise. One particular...
Ecuador votes against oil drilling in the Amazon
In a historic decision Ecuador has voted against drilling in a protected area in the Amazon rainforest.
On Sunday 20 August 2023 Ecuadorians made...
Shelter dog adopted after 11 years
A shelter dog has been finally adopted after waiting 11 years.
Vanessa had been living at Villalobos Rescue Center (VRC), in Louisiana since she...
Double amputee Gurka veteran reaches the peak of Mount Everest
In an incredible feat, a double amputee veteran of Afghanistan has reached the summit of Mount Everest.
Hari Budha Magar created mountaineering history when...
World’s oldest dog celebrates 31st birthday
The world's oldest dog has just celebrated his 31st birthday, maintaining his title as the only dog that has made it to its third...
Woman who escaped Afghanistan is reunited with her dog one year later in Canada
When Freshta Siddiqui was fleeing Afganistan when the Taliban took over in 2022, her first thought was for her beloved pets. Before Freshta left...
World Polar Bear Day: 10 facts you didn’t know about polar bears
Today is World Polar Bear Day, a day to celebrate the largest carnivorous mammal. World Polar Bear Day helps to bring awareness to the...
Baby Turtle Miraculously Survives Journey From USA to Ireland
In a story that reads like a Disney tale, a baby turtle has survived a perilous journey from the USA to Ireland.
The young Loggerhead...
Mexico search and rescue dogs travel to Turkey and Syria to help with Earthquake...
Mexico is helping in the aftermath of the earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria by sending some of their famous search and rescue dogs.
to...
Six Reasons Dolphins Are Unique Amongst Other Mammals
1. Communication
Dolphins have a complex communication system that includes a variety of vocalizations, body language, and echolocation. They are able to communicate with each...
Law passes in USA removing mandate for animal testing on all new drugs
A 1938 mandate that required all experimental drugs to be tested on animals before being used in clinical trials on humans has been scrapped....
Dog Recycling: Border Collie Finds and Collects Plastic
Scruff, a thirteen year-old border collie, spent his whole life chasing sticks. However, his owners, David and Yvonne, were advised by their vet to...
Breakthrough In Editing Chicken Genes Could Stop Cull Of Billions Of Male Chicks In...
Scientists in Israel have developed a breakthrough that may stop billions of male chicks in the egg industry being culled each year.
The scientists...
Oldest Animal in The World Celebrates 190th Birthday
The oldest animal in the world has just celebrated another trip around the sun, as he turned 190 years young on December 4th.
Jonathan...
India Makes ‘Living Bridges’ Out of Trees
In the mountainous state of Meghalaya in India lives a truly fascinating phenomenon- living bridges.
Whilst the world looks to create more eco-friendly structures,...
Lost Border Collie Hands Herself Into The Police
It is common knowledge that border collies are the smartest of all our canine friends. But this particular dog has shown itself to be...
Penguin With Foot Condition Has Shoes Custom Orthopedic Shoes
A penguin with a foot condition has had a pair of orthopedic shoes custom-made for him to help correct a degenerative foot condition he...
Miss England Contestant Is First to Compete Without Makeup
Miss England contestant, Melissa Raouf, has brought the spotlight to the competition after becoming the first contestant to compete without makeup. In its 94...
15 Year-Old Rescue Dog Adopted After Being Returned After 12 Years
A 15 year-old rescue dog has been adopted by a new family after she was returned to the same shelter she was adopted from...
Ants May Be Better At Protecting Crops Than Harmful Pesticides
We all know that conventional pesticides are associated with a lot of harmful side effects. Farming on a commercial scale requires high crop yield,...
The Pawshank Redemption: Woman crawls through sewer to rescue kitten
A woman heroically saved a kitten trapped in a drain, by crawling 300 feet to its rescue..
The kitten had been heard all week by...
Rescue Dog Brings Joy To Aged Care Residents
Zeus was an older rescue dog with a reputation as an escape artist. However, this rescue dog has now found his place, in Cameron...
Cloning the world’s oldest trees to fight climate change
Ancient Tree Archive is cloning the world's oldest trees to fight climate change. 130 species of trees have been cloned so far. Redwoods are...