Born in captivity at Razgrad Zoo in Bulgaria, lion Ivan-Asen was sold, then rejected by another facility when his health declined. Returning to Razgrad, there was no enclosure left for him, and “home” became a 10-square-foot cage with no ventilation, stimulation, or natural light. That is until the international animal welfare group, Four Paws, staged an…
Near-Death Lion With Horrific Past Looks Like ‘True King’ 3 Years After Rescue: Video
Small Whale Freed After Becoming Stranded Along River Thames
A small whale has been freed after it became stranded along the River Thames in southwest London on Sunday evening. Hundreds gathered at Richmond Lock and Weir after the whale, believed to be a Minke and between three to four metres long, became stuck on the lock’s boat rollers. Videos showed it being hosed down…
UK Court to Reconsider $6.9 Billion Brazil Dam Lawsuit Against BHP
LONDON—London’s Court of Appeal will hear a request to revive a 5 billion pound ($6.95 billion) lawsuit against Anglo-Australian mining group BHP over a 2015 dam failure in Brazil, a court order showed. Judge Nicholas Underhill has agreed to an oral hearing that could help to overturn a previous Court of Appeal decision which denied…
Photographer Was ‘Shaking From Excitement’ After Spotting 5 Elusive Florida Panthers in a Day
A photographer from Miami Beach was left shaking with excitement after a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with five elusive Florida panthers, from behind the lens, in one day. Ezra Van had been tracking wild Florida panthers, the official state animal, for years without luck. “I poured over Fish and Wildlife research maps and reports, talked to rangers,…
VIDEO: Arctic Miners Feed Hungry Orphaned Polar Bear Cub, and She Becomes Like Friendly Family Dog
Considered one of the most dangerous animals in the wild, polar bears are typically an animal to be feared, and best seen from afar. But there are exceptions to every rule. Found alone on the island of Bolshevik, in the remote Severnaya Zemlya archipelago, a female polar bear cub became very friendly with a team of gold…
Former Stray Pit Bull Mix Receives Medal for Helping Save His Owner’s Life
A former stray pit bull mix is living proof that some heroes wear collars, not capes. The heroic dog who saved his owner after he went into medical distress was recognized for his bravery with a medal. Astro the American pit bull terrier alerted someone in El Paso, Texas, on April 15 when one of…
Selfless Mama Rescue Cat Adopts Abandoned Kittens Into Her Litter, Treats Them as Her Own
A selfless mama cat has adopted two homeless kittens into her litter and treated them as her own after they were found abandoned on the streets in Texas. Mushu, a 9-month-old lynx point Siamese, was pregnant when she, herself, was rescued by animal foster carer Xiomara Arnold, 29, in early March. Within days, on March…
UK Photographer Spots Incredibly Rare White Robin–and the Photos Are Breathtaking
An incredibly rare, completely white robin has been spotted in the UK after a woman took up bird photography during lockdown. The eye-catching bird is thought to be one of just a handful ever pictured and is all the more unique because it is entirely—rather than partially—white. The striking robin—usually known for its iconic red…
Mother, Son Killed by Bulls in Germany
BERLIN—Police say an 81-year-old woman and her 56-year-old son are believed to have been killed by bulls at their farm in western Germany. Southern Hesse police said officers were alerted Monday morning that two bulls were on the loose in the town of Lorsch, about 30 miles south of Frankfurt. While one bull was caught…
31-Year-Old Elephant Recognizes Vet Who Rescued Him From Close Death 12 Years Ago
In a heartwarming moment that was caught on camera, a 31-year-old elephant named Plai Thang reached out with his trunk to touch the hand of a veterinarian who treated him 12 years ago. In March 2021, Dr. Pattarapol Manee was wandering through the wilds in Thailand when he heard an elephant’s call. “I remember the sound…
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