Category: animals

Three Billion Native Animals Are Killed by Feral Cats Annually: Inquiry

Each year feral cats running rampant across Australia are wiping out native animals at a rate equivalent to last summer’s bushfire disaster. Three billion native animals are killed by the predators annually – on average more than 1100 per cat. The shocking statistics have prompted a federal parliamentary inquiry to recommend the government fence off…


Photos of Koalas ‘Hugging It Out’ at Australia Reptile Park Are Totally Adorable

An adorable series of snaps from down under shows a cuddly group of koalas hugging it out, and they’re warming hearts across the world. The furry marsupials have racked up thousands of likes from people in all corners of the globe after the photographs were posted online. The heartwarming snaps show the koalas getting together…


Nearly Dead Dog With ‘No Fur, Broken Spirit’ Undergoes Transformation After Rescue: Photos

WARNING: THIS ARTICLE INCLUDES GRAPHIC IMAGES THAT SOME READERS MAY FIND DISTURBING. A severely neglected dog found scavenging in Texas woodland with a small pack of strays has undergone a radical transformation since being rescued. Madelyn, a 5-year-old mixed-breed dog, was in such a poor condition when she arrived at the non-profit animal welfare group…


Photographer Captures Annoyed-Looking Leopard Mom With Cub Pouncing and Playing

A few dramatic photos taken from Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya capture the adorable moment a playful leopard cub pesters its mom after waking from a nap. Wildlife photographer Leighton Lum, 32, snapped the cute scenes when he noticed the cub starting to annoy its mom after a sudden downpour woke the little leopard…


Safari-Goer Spots Extremely Rare Black Leopard in India, and the Photos Are Stunning

In a jaw-dropping encounter, an Indian photographer caught on camera an extremely rare black leopard from just 30 feet away. Wildlife photographer Anurag Gawande captured the dark-colored leopard, or melanistic leopard, while on a safari at Tadoba National Park in western Maharashtra state in January. While melanistic leopards are already rare because of their black…


Florida Kids Find Bald Eagle Trapped in Fishing Line, Hook Through Its Beak, Rush to Its Rescue

A pair of children were quick to come to the rescue of a bald eagle they discovered tangled in fishing line in Florida. The line had tangled around the bird’s wing, and a fishing hook was stuck in the eagle’s beak. The two children, from Pasco County, brought the bird to a fire station for…


Dog in Lifejacket Rushes to Rescue Boy Drowning in River in Australia, Tows Him to Safety

A child almost drowned swimming near a river mouth at Port Noarlunga in South Australia last week, but amazingly, he was pulled to safety by a dog in a life jacket not a moment too soon. The pooch is being hailed as a hero. Jamie and Rob Osborn had brought their dog, Max, to the…


Abandoned Mother Dog With Puppies Found on Dirt Road, Rescued by Animal Control

After a mother dog and her puppies were found huddled together after being abandoned on a dirt road last week in Atascosa County, Texas, officials are searching for the culprits and say they could face charges for animal abandonment. Atascosa County Animal Control (ACAC) received a call after a witness spotted the dog family. Animal…


Energetic Puppy That Failed Two Rehoming Attempts Finds His Calling in the Police Force

An abandoned puppy that was returned to an animal shelter twice by potential adopters has finally found his true calling: He’s joining the police force. After failed attempts of being rehomed and struggling to adapt to a comfortable house environment, the staff at the Newcastle Cat and Dog Shelter (NCDS) in Longbenton, England, feared that…


Neglected Dogs Found With Matted Fur, Rotting Teeth, Look Unrecognizable After Being Rescued

An animal welfare center in Nottingham has released shocking before-and-after photos of once-neglected dogs, now pampered pets, highlighting the incredible transformations of 30 animals. They were found emaciated with matted fur and rotting teeth and were delivered from their kennels. Their new homes are a far cry from how they once lived. The RSPCA of Radcliffe…