Jet Skier Spots a Struggling Bird Floating at Sea and Rushes to Rescue It
“He was barely keeping his head above water …” On a bright afternoon off the coast of Brigantine, New Jersey, two close friends were enjoying a Jet Ski ride when…
Researcher Films a Rare Monkey Ritual
“I was completely fascinated.” While monitoring wildlife in South Africa, conservationist Lindy Elmes witnessed an extraordinary moment that she had never seen before. As the founder of Wildlife Rescue, Elmes…
Shelter Dog Turns Heads Without Knowing He’s Different
Earlier this month, six dogs arrived at an animal shelter in Houston after their owner made the heartbreaking decision to surrender them. Among them was Doppy, a 10-year-old hairless Chihuahua…
Fishermen Rush To Save A Drowning ‘Dog’ — But Find Someone Else Instead
What began as a peaceful paddleboarding trip in Austin, Texas, quickly turned into an unexpected wildlife rescue. While making their way along the river, two friends, Tucker and Owen, noticed…
Contagious Cancer Spreads Among Catfish in This Lake
During an annual fish survey in Lake Memphremagog — a large body of water shared by northern Vermont and Quebec, Canada — researchers made a disturbing discovery. In 2013, scientists…
New Car Tech Uses Sound to Prevent Kangaroo Crashes
“The homeowners were distraught and crying.” Across Australia, encounters between vehicles and wildlife are a serious concern, and kangaroos are at the center of the problem. According to research from…
Rescuer Frees Wild Babies Frozen In Spray Foam — And Finally Sees Their Faces
“The homeowners were distraught and crying.” Spray and Foam, two tiny squirrel siblings from New York, faced a frightening ordeal that could have ended tragically — but thanks to quick…
Rescuers Save Hundreds of Animals Stranded in Texas Floods
They found dogs in flooded kennels and even a kitten trapped in a birdcage. When powerful floods swept through Central Texas in mid-July, thousands of residents found themselves facing unimaginable…
A stranded sea turtle got wedged between jagged rocks. Three men came together to save it from drowning
What began as an ordinary day by the sea quickly turned into an extraordinary wildlife rescue when Abdul Hamid Al-Ansari and two companions discovered a loggerhead sea turtle trapped between…
Tips for taking care of your pets when fireworks are booming
As communities across the United States prepare for larger-than-ever Fourth of July celebrations to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, veterinarians are reminding pet owners that fireworks can be terrifying for…