The beauty of the animal kingdom can take our breath away but there is a cruel side to it that many of us find hard to understand. In the case of elephants, we have seen so many examples where mom elephants risk their lives to protect their young. Elephants have the highest gestation period growing in their mother’s womb for 22 months before they are ready to see the … [Read more...] about Baby elephant cries for 5 hours after being separated from the mom who tried to kill him
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Missing tortoise reunites with owner after being rescued from highway
It’s always heartbreaking when a pet runs away, but it’s always nice to have the help of your community when you’re trying to get them back. For Elizabeth Burkes of Corpus Christi, Texas, the missing pet was a 5-year-old sulcata tortoise named Marmalade. It’s not everyday that a tortoise goes missing — they don’t tend to get very far on foot — but Marmalade disappeared after … [Read more...] about Missing tortoise reunites with owner after being rescued from highway
Mother mountain lion’s last act leads to her orphaned cubs being rescued: now they live in sanctuary
A mother’s love is a powerful thing, especially in the animal kingdom. Baby animals rely on their mothers for survival, and a mama animal will always put her babies above herself That was the heartbreaking story for one mountain lion family, as an injured mother used her last moments to reach her babies. But now, her orphaned cubs are getting the love and care they … [Read more...] about Mother mountain lion’s last act leads to her orphaned cubs being rescued: now they live in sanctuary
“Reunion of a lifetime”: Senior dog reunites with family after being missing for 12 years
It’s always heartbreaking when a pet goes missing, but it’s important to not lose hope even when all seems lost: sometimes pets return to us when we least expect them, months or even years after they disappeared. But one story is truly miraculous: a dog reunited with his family after 12 years apart, in a story the shelter is calling the “reunion of a lifetime.” A field … [Read more...] about “Reunion of a lifetime”: Senior dog reunites with family after being missing for 12 years
Rescued owl makes miraculous recovery after being shot with BB gun, trapped in manure pit
After a poor owl was found in terrible condition, a wildlife center helped him make an incredible recovery. The Raven Ridge Animal Centre, in Pennsylvania, announced last month that it had taken in a Great Horned Owl who had been rescued from a manure pit. According to a Facebook post, the owl had been trapped in the pit for at least two days and was in rough shape. … [Read more...] about Rescued owl makes miraculous recovery after being shot with BB gun, trapped in manure pit