Pollinators, pollen and varieties determine fruit quality
Pollination by animals contributes to a third of global food production, but little research has been done into the extent to which the identity of pollinators, pollen and crop varieties…
Camels Grace the Grounds of Hereford Cathedral in Stunning Procession
On Sunday, three camels braved the snow and ice to participate in a unique church service outside Hereford Cathedral, celebrating the eve of Epiphany, a Christian feast day that marks…
London Zoo’s Annual Stocktake Includes Two Adorable Baby Gorillas
London Zoo is conducting its annual census of every mammal, bird, reptile and invertebrate London Zoo has embarked on its annual animal census, a comprehensive count of over 10,000 creatures…
Agency Approves Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge Expansion, Paving the Way for Mining Project Buyout
A federal agency has approved an expansion of the Okefenokee Swamp’s vast wildlife refuge The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has approved a plan to expand the Okefenokee National Wildlife…
Lost Cat Reunited with Family After 7 Years in a Heartwarming Christmas Miracle
In 2014, Glenn Stupar fulfilled his 14-year-old daughter Keisha’s Christmas wish by adopting a beautiful calico cat from a local animal rescue in Edmonton, Canada. Renamed Sophie, the fluffy feline…
Beloved Animal Sanctuary Closes Its Doors After Eight Years
After eight years of dedication to animal welfare, Pennines Animal Sanctuary in Northumberland is closing its doors due to the sale of the land it operates on. Owner Tony Johnson,…
The Heartwarming and Heartbreaking Journey of Fostering Abandoned Pets
Animal charities like the RSPCA rely heavily on foster carers to provide temporary homes for pets in need. With shelters often at capacity and some animals struggling in those environments,…
Woman Saves Furball by the Lake and Uncovers Its Surprising Secret
“She came up and asked me to pet her.” A few years ago, a woman named Mathilda was at a local lake when something unusual caught her eye: a ball…
Camera Captures Cat Befriending a Wild Visitor While the Family Is Away
Tuna wasn’t bothered in the least. Last month, Aaron Young and his wife left their cats, Tuna and Pearl, at home while they went away for a few days. Little…
Friendly Dog Found Waiting in a Parking Lot with a Heartbreaking Note
“We had no choice.” When employees at the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) discovered a dog tied up in the parking lot of their Sunnyslope campus, their hearts sank. Abandonments outside…