In the world of wildlife conservation, few stories are as remarkable – or as amorous – as that of Diego, the Hood Island giant tortoise from the Galápagos. Dubbed the “sex-crazed tortoise” by admirers, Diego has fathered an astonishing 900 offspring, single-handedly (or should we say, single-shelledly?) rescuing his species from the brink of extinction. Born in the 1910s … [Read more...] about Diego: The Casanova of Tortoises Who Saved His Species by Fathering Over 900 Offspring
While Waiting to see The Veterinarian, a Sleeping Calf Softly Snores on His Human’s Lap
A rescued calf named Mike fell asleep on his owner Dan's lap while waiting to visit the veterinarian, giving out charming gentle snores. Mike was surrendered to the Barn Sanctuary in Chelsea, Michigan by a local farmer who was unable to care for Mike's numerous medical difficulties. Because of his health, a local farmer saved this lucky kid from slaughter. He will now find a … [Read more...] about While Waiting to see The Veterinarian, a Sleeping Calf Softly Snores on His Human’s Lap
A Family of Gregarious African Meerkats Gives a Wildlife Photographer a Warm Welcome
While staying at Jack's Camp in the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park in northern Botswana, South African wildlife photographer Nick Kleer was greeted by a friendly meerkat. Kleer just lay down on the ground, surrounded by the gregarious suricates. Kleer's head and torso were even employed as strategic lookout positions. Kleer expressed his happiness by saying that he was … [Read more...] about A Family of Gregarious African Meerkats Gives a Wildlife Photographer a Warm Welcome
After a Brief Staredown, a Big Husky Befriends a Little Kitten
On her first day at home, Shaki Family captured footage of a giant and gorgeous husky called Maya embracing a little cat named Kisa. The couple exchanged a brief but significant staredown at first, then Maya eventually sat down and nuzzled the kitten. She then totally engulfed Kisa in her large Husky body, and the two quickly became closest friends. View this post on … [Read more...] about After a Brief Staredown, a Big Husky Befriends a Little Kitten
After Falling Out of Her Arms and Onto The Beach, a Crying Baby Sloth is Reunited with His Mother
A Jaguar Rescue Center staffer in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica, spotted a little three-fingered newborn sloth weeping on the beach after sliding out of his mother's clutches. The employee acted quickly and took the cub to the vet to confirm that it was unhurt, then filmed the cub's scream to play outdoors in order to warn the mother. View this post on … [Read more...] about After Falling Out of Her Arms and Onto The Beach, a Crying Baby Sloth is Reunited with His Mother