‘I feel guilty’ – the farmer whose lamb had Scotland’s first case of bluetongue
A farmer who moved her family hundreds of miles to begin a new life in south-west Scotland found herself at the center of an unexpected animal health scare just months…
Duck Becomes Emotional Support Animal That Unexpectedly Heals a Golden Retriever
When Tori and Justin Cannarelli agreed to take in a duckling named Louie, they thought the arrangement would be temporary. Louie had hatched at an elementary school on Long Island,…
Ospreys Recover Thanks to ‘Pioneering Pairs’ Who Nest Away From Main Population
A small number of adventurous ospreys may be playing an outsized role in the species’ recovery across Britain. New research suggests that “pioneering pairs” — birds that choose to nest…
Five Endangered Secretarybird Chicks Hatch in Major Conservation First
Chester Zoo has achieved a major conservation milestone after successfully breeding secretarybirds for the first time in its 95-year history. Five chicks have hatched at the English zoo, marking what…
Rescued Orangutans Released Into Isolated Forest Are Now Raising Babies, Creating New Wild Population
Fifteen years ago, conservationists began an ambitious effort in Sumatra: releasing rehabilitated orangutans into a protected forest where no established population of their species was living. Many of the animals…
A Real Rockin’ Horse: Music Tames a Rescue Foal Who Learns to ‘Play’ Instruments for Album Debut
A familiar Dolly Parton song takes an unexpected turn when singer-songwriter Mikayla Khramov begins performing “9 to 5” on guitar. At first, it looks like an ordinary musical performance. Then…
Tour Guide Spots Mysterious ‘Doomsday Fish’ Gliding Near the Ocean’s Surface
She started filming right away. An ocean expedition earlier this year took an unforgettable turn when leader Isabelle Nelson Morales spotted a huge, shimmering shape moving near the surface of…
Firefighters Expect Ducklings in the Trash — But Find a New Friend Instead
They fell instantly in love with him ❤️ Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews are used to arriving at scenes without knowing exactly what they will encounter. But when Engine 48 was…
Driver Spots a Baby Animal Hiding in a Storm Drain — Then Uncovers the Surprising Reason
She never would’ve made it on her own .. A quiet day in southeastern Virginia turned into an urgent wildlife rescue after a passerby spotted a tiny raccoon peeking out…
Parrot Finds Healing After Losing His Mate With Help From Unlikely New Friends
“ found a new family.” For several years, visitors to the shores of Lake Arenal in Costa Rica have been witnessing an unusual friendship between birds that normally would not…