Do other animals call each other by name?
Every person you know has a name, and you’ve likely given one to your pets, too. But are names a uniquely human feature, or do other animals also call each…
Otters may be back in the Bronx River, but it’s still legal to kill them in New York state
Your report on the river otter’s return to New York City’s Bronx River after a century’s absence (19 August) is genuinely wonderful news – proof that patient ecological restoration works.…
Man finds three-foot snake curled up in his toilet
A man has said he was left stunned after discovering a snake emerging from his downstairs toilet. David Claridge, of Bracknell, Berkshire, lifted the toilet’s lid on Tuesday morning and…
Stuck hedgehog saved in ‘miracle’ wall rescue
A hedgehog which was stuck in a wall is recovering from its ordeal after a rescue described as “nothing short of a miracle” by an animal charity. An out of…
London Zoo animals hop on scales for weigh-in
Animals at London Zoo are being checked and measured as part of its annual weigh-in day to monitor their health and wellbeing. Zookeepers will need to coax every bird, reptile,…
Woman Calls For Help When She Finds ‘Scrungly’ Owl In Shed
Kelly Poole had already crossed paths with the little owl once before. Back in 2024, the Virginia resident discovered an owl inside her shed. She did not have a camera…
Runaway Pig Finds a Famous Forever Home
What began as a strange sight on the streets of West Hollywood ended with one very lucky pig landing an extraordinary new home. Jamaal Harrison was riding his e-bike through…
3 A.M. Screams Lead Couple to a Garden Rescue
“ desperately trying to get out.” A couple on England’s south coast were startled awake in the middle of the night by a series of loud cries coming from just…
Hiker Finds a Lost Pet Trapped in a Quarry
“He seemed to understand that we were trying to help him.” A hike through a quarry in Myerstown, Pennsylvania, took an unexpected turn when a man spotted something unusual tucked…
Striped Tail Reveals a Rare Scottish ‘Tiger’
She was recently considered extinct 😱 A peaceful canoe trip in Scotland turned into an unforgettable wildlife encounter when a group of friends noticed a small, furry animal swimming across…