Authorities in Hawaii are investigating after a visitor was accused of throwing a large rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal resting on a beach in Lahaina, Maui. The incident, captured on video by witnesses, has sparked anger across the island, where the seal — known locally as Lani — has become a widely recognised symbol of resilience following the 2023 Lahaina … [Read more...] about Hawaii erupts with rage as man tosses huge rock at endangered seal Lani in wild video
Animal Welfare
Squirrel With ‘Helmet-Shaped’ Head Gets a Second Chance at Life
A tiny squirrel in Boise, Idaho was being bullied — and no one knew why at first. A local woman noticed a group of squirrels repeatedly chasing away one small, struggling squirrel from her backyard food supply. Curious, she took a closer look — and immediately realized something wasn’t right. The little squirrel’s head looked unusually large, almost as if it were … [Read more...] about Squirrel With ‘Helmet-Shaped’ Head Gets a Second Chance at Life
Lion With Unusual Traits Challenges Traditional Views Of Strength In The Wild
A young lion known as Neo has drawn attention from wildlife observers due to behavior and physical traits that appear to differ from typical members of his species. While most lion cubs engage in rough play and early displays of dominance, Neo was observed behaving more passively—often sitting apart, watching insects and tracking birds rather than joining in. Researchers … [Read more...] about Lion With Unusual Traits Challenges Traditional Views Of Strength In The Wild
Dog born without a paw adapts with custom prosthetics
A dog named Autumn has gained attention for the way she has adapted to life after being born without one paw. Despite the physical difference, Autumn moves, plays and explores like other dogs — with the help of a collection of prosthetic limbs designed for different activities. Rather than relying on a single device, her owner has introduced multiple prosthetics, allowing … [Read more...] about Dog born without a paw adapts with custom prosthetics
Man Arrested After Dog Allegedly Trained To Throw Bricks At Visitors
A man has been arrested after authorities discovered he had allegedly trained his dog to throw bricks at people who approached his home, according to reports. The unusual case came to light following complaints from neighbours, who said visitors were being frightened or threatened when attempting to enter the property. Witnesses described a setup in which the dog would … [Read more...] about Man Arrested After Dog Allegedly Trained To Throw Bricks At Visitors