Emily Hess talked about how she overcome her arachnophobia by caring for Gretel, an Asiatic wall jumping spider. Hess noted that it took some time for her and Gretel to warm up to one other, but once they did, they created a very love bond. Spiders have always been a source of terror for me. I knew I was the terrifying creature, and she didn't want to touch me either… We … [Read more...] about Lady Overcomes Her Fear of Spiders by Caring for a Cute Asiatic Wall Jumping Spider
Every night, a diligent mouse cleans up the tool shed of a retired electrician
Stephen McKears, a retired electrician from Gloucestershire, England, was perplexed to see that the small metal things in his tool shed had been placed in an unusual but orderly manner, with no clues as to how they came to be that way. McKears and a neighbor decided to make a mess first and then install a security camera to get eyes inside overnight after a few weeks of this … [Read more...] about Every night, a diligent mouse cleans up the tool shed of a retired electrician
Hundreds of Endangered Silverspot Caterpillars are Released Into The Wild by the Oregon Zoo.
As part of a conservation effort, the Oregon Zoo released hundreds of Oregon Silverspot caterpillars back into the wild. Until the zoo intervened to assist the species recover, this pollinating butterfly was on the verge of extinction. Hundreds of Oregon silverspot butterfly caterpillars were released with our partners yesterday in order to give these endangered … [Read more...] about Hundreds of Endangered Silverspot Caterpillars are Released Into The Wild by the Oregon Zoo.
A Puppy Born With Unusual Upside-Down Paws Suffers Heart Arrest and Dies During Surgery
Mila the pug puppy captured our hearts the moment Oliver and Friends Farm Rescue and Sanctuary in Oklahoma announced they will do all necessary to give the 7-week-old dog the best life possible. Unfortunately, the animal sanctuary revealed devastating news on Monday. Mila suffered a heart attack while undergoing potentially life-changing surgery. "I have no idea how to … [Read more...] about A Puppy Born With Unusual Upside-Down Paws Suffers Heart Arrest and Dies During Surgery
A Kind Officer Assists Mama Duck and Her Babies as They Cross a Busy Road
"Many cars slowed and yelled ‘thank you.’” A mother duck in Arizona didn't think twice before taking her ducklings across a busy road. She'd crossed a lot of streets before, so this should've been simple. But after she got started, she discovered her babies were no longer behind her. The mama duck did everything she could to bring her ducklings to safety, but there were … [Read more...] about A Kind Officer Assists Mama Duck and Her Babies as They Cross a Busy Road