In an extraordinary tale of resilience and compassion, Baarack the sheep has been given a new fleece of life after volunteers at Edgar's Mission in Lancefield, Australia, rescued him from the burden of a 75-pound matted coat. Left to roam wild for years, Baarack's wool had grown into an unruly mass, hindering his vision and weighing him down. The dedicated volunteers at … [Read more...] about A New Fleece of Life: Sheep Rescued from Five-Year Wool Overgrowth Regains Vision After 75-Pound Shear Transformation
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Orcas Sink Yacht After 45-Minute “Attack”
In a shocking incident on October 31, 2023, a pod of orcas engaged in a relentless encounter with a Polish yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar. This intense interaction persisted for a staggering 45 minutes, ultimately resulting in severe damage to the vessel, which eventually succumbed and sank near the port of Tangier Med. Despite the desperate efforts of the crew, port tugs, … [Read more...] about Orcas Sink Yacht After 45-Minute “Attack”
Wildlife officers make disturbing autopsy discovery after euthanizing sick bear: ‘It’s a call we wish we never had to make’
In a heartbreaking incident in Telluride, Colorado, wildlife officers were forced to euthanize a sick bear, which led to a grim discovery during the subsequent autopsy. The bear had been suffering for months due to plastic waste that had blocked its digestive system, shedding light on the devastating consequences of plastic pollution on wildlife. What … [Read more...] about Wildlife officers make disturbing autopsy discovery after euthanizing sick bear: ‘It’s a call we wish we never had to make’
5-year-old dog was shelter’s longest resident — finally gets adopted after 1,000 days
Every dog dreams of finding their forever home, but it takes some longer than others. Some animals wait months or even years to get adopted out, and some even have the sad distinction of being their shelter’s longest resident. But recently, after more than a thousand days in the shelter, one dog has finally found the home she deserves. Tessy, a Black Labrador Retriever … [Read more...] about 5-year-old dog was shelter’s longest resident — finally gets adopted after 1,000 days
Escaped pig named “Kevin Bacon” home safe after two weeks on the run
A pig named “Kevin Bacon” made headlines after escaping from his farm — now the famous runaway hog is finally safe back at home. Chelsea Rumbaugh is the owner of several pigs on her Gettysburg, Pennsylvania farm, including a 200-pound hog punningly dubbed “Kevin Bacon” after the prolific star of the same name. But on October 14, Kevin Bacon got a little too “footloose” … [Read more...] about Escaped pig named “Kevin Bacon” home safe after two weeks on the run