In a remarkable display of intelligence and cooperation, two young mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park were witnessed dismantling poachers' traps just days after one of their own fell victim to the lethal snares in 2012. Veronica Vecellio, from the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund’s Karisoke Research Centre, described the event as unprecedented, highlighting the … [Read more...] about Gorillas Seen Dismantling Poachers’ Traps in the Wild After One of Them is Killed
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Woman volunteers at shelter — makes a “drastic decision” on her first day after meeting rescue dog
Volunteering with an animal shelter is one of the most rewarding things you can do. And for one woman, it led to a life-changing decision — on just her first day! Katherine Ellis recently decided to volunteer at her local Humane Society in Charlotte. Though she had no intention of getting a dog of her own, she heard that they had 46 dogs who needed homes immediately, and … [Read more...] about Woman volunteers at shelter — makes a “drastic decision” on her first day after meeting rescue dog
Dog runs off after car crash — runs to get help in an unexpected place
Dogs are such amazing, intelligent animals. They know when to go get help when people are in danger, and also have incredible senses of direction. That’s what one smart dog proved recently: after being in a car crash with her owner, she ran to get help at one of his most trusted places… Melissa Fickel, from Michigan, is the owner of a 3-year-old pitbull mix named Aries. … [Read more...] about Dog runs off after car crash — runs to get help in an unexpected place
Woman has to buy lotto ticket after her golden retriever chewed it – is stunned after scratching it off
Our pets can get into mischief from time to time, but sometimes it can lead to some surprising upsides. That was the case recently, when one woman’s golden retriever proved to be her lucky charm. On February 15, a woman named Lin was out shopping with her pet golden retriever in Dongguan, China. But the dog got free from his leash and darted off, running into a lottery shop, … [Read more...] about Woman has to buy lotto ticket after her golden retriever chewed it – is stunned after scratching it off
After 55 years of neglect, elephant finally gets to bathe – then does something no one was prepared for
After a lifetime in captivity, 67-year-old elephant Phoolkali has finally found safety. Now, she happily indulges in refreshing baths. All wild animals deserve to live their lives in the wild, as nature intended. But sadly, many animals still suffer due to human cruelty and neglect. One such animal is Phoolkali, whose name means “flower bed”, according to Daily … [Read more...] about After 55 years of neglect, elephant finally gets to bathe – then does something no one was prepared for