Meet the Panteleenko family, who have taken the phrase "living with a bear" to a whole new level. When Svetlana and Yuriy Panteleenko adopted Stepan the bear, he was just a three-month-old cub. Today, the mammal is 23 years old, weighs a whopping 300lb, and stands at a height of over seven feet. Despite his intimidating size, Stepan is so domesticated that he often cuddles up … [Read more...] about Living with a 300lb Bear: Meet the Panteleenko Family and Their Domesticated Companion, Stepan
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Family finds abandoned cat on the street – look closer and realize it’s not a regular kitten
This story, from 2016, is just too adorable not to share. A teeny tiny baby kitten was spotted roaming the streets on its own in Thailand. A family living in the neighborhood was enjoying their evening when they noticed the little guy on the street. Upon closer inspection, they realized this was no ordinary cat — it didn’t look like any of the other kittens they … [Read more...] about Family finds abandoned cat on the street – look closer and realize it’s not a regular kitten
The Courageous Stand of a Sydney Family: Refusing to Sell Property as Housing Development Swallows Up the Land
A single aerial photo has revealed the inspiring story of a family in Sydney's northwest who have bravely stood their ground and refused to sell their property despite being surrounded by a rapidly expanding housing development. The property, located in the Ponds area near Quakers Hill, is owned by the Zammit family who have rejected offers of millions of dollars to give … [Read more...] about The Courageous Stand of a Sydney Family: Refusing to Sell Property as Housing Development Swallows Up the Land
Man Gives Fox Some Food and It Returns Later With Its Whole Family
Leo's grandfather had an unexpected encounter with a little fox in his backyard, which led to a beautiful friendship between the two. One day, Leo's granddad offered some food to the fox, and soon enough, the little creature returned with his whole family to share the treat. Since then, the family of foxes has been visiting Leo's grandfather every day, and he has even … [Read more...] about Man Gives Fox Some Food and It Returns Later With Its Whole Family
Unlikely Friendship: Warthog and Family of Mongooses Form Partnership for Peculiar Cleaning Ritual
In the animal kingdom, unlikely friendships and partnerships can form, and a recent sighting in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park is a heartwarming example of just that. A conservationist named Dr. Andy Plumptre captured a peculiar cleaning ritual between a warthog and a whole family of mongooses. According to Dr. Plumptre, the park's warthogs have learned to lie down … [Read more...] about Unlikely Friendship: Warthog and Family of Mongooses Form Partnership for Peculiar Cleaning Ritual