Sirga the Lionness was abandoned by her pride as an ill cub, but she was saved by Val Gruener, a young German man. Sirga and Val went viral last year when a video of Sirga welcoming Val with a passionate hug was shared to YouTube. Val and Sirga are now the heroes of a new documentary series that follows Val as he teaches Sirga how to hunt. Val established the … [Read more...] about This Kind Man was Able to Save the Lion and Give her a New Lease on Life
A Zoo Spokesperson has finally identified a mysterious creature in Tampa
A odd animal sparked discussion on Twitter, but Ron Magill of the Miami Zoo clarified the situation. The Twitter post by @Blizzjuuheardd was strange and terrifying, depicting a monster with sad eyes and a gray body that appeared both mournful and frightening. "Boy what the #@* percent is this $#!+," the poster captioned the photograph. "I'm leaving Tampa, dude." The … [Read more...] about A Zoo Spokesperson has finally identified a mysterious creature in Tampa
A 90-year-old Tortoise Whose Legs Were Eaten by Rats Receives Prosthetic Wheels and Travels Twice as Fast
One of the most heartbreaking aspects of nature is that tortoises can become prey to a variety of predators when hibernating. It's all a part of the natural cycle of life. But here's a heartwarming story of how something dreadful can be transformed into something enjoyable and cheerful. Mrs. T. the tortoise was hibernating in Pembroke, Wales, when she was attacked by rats … [Read more...] about A 90-year-old Tortoise Whose Legs Were Eaten by Rats Receives Prosthetic Wheels and Travels Twice as Fast
Big Cats Love Boxes Too!
Everyone knows that house cats enjoy playing with cardboard boxes because they make excellent sleeping quarters, are ideal for a scratch or bite, and produce fascinating rustling noises when moved. But do huge cats (such as lions, tigers, and leopards) enjoy boxes as well? In this video, Big Cat Rescue in Tampa shows us a number of charming instances. Try to identify the … [Read more...] about Big Cats Love Boxes Too!
Here’s How Hungry Humpback Whales Collaborate To Feed
Humpback whales have a whale-sized appetite, which should come as no surprise given that they are among of the biggest mammals on the world. In fact, whales consume up to 1,500,000 calories each day to fulfill their energy requirements, which is nearly the same as an adult person would consume in little more than two years. But, as wonderful as that truth is, the way … [Read more...] about Here’s How Hungry Humpback Whales Collaborate To Feed