Sometimes the most precious friendships form between animals of different species. These stories inspire people across the world with a message of seeing past differences. One of the most famous of these stories was the friendship between a cheetah named Emmett and a dog named Cullen, who became inseparable pals at the Columbus Zoo. But sadly, the zoo announced yesterday … [Read more...] about Emmett, cheetah famous for lifelong friendship with Labrador retriever, has died — rest in peace
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Woman has lifelong friendship with her 22-year-old childhood pet tortoise — now they are viral stars
It’s a sad fact that most pets don’t live as long as humans do, and many of us have had to say goodbye to a beloved pet at some point in our lives. But what if our childhood pets could be with us throughout our entire lives? That’s the case for one woman, who has had the same pet tortoise since she was 7 years old — and it’s possible he’ll be around for another … [Read more...] about Woman has lifelong friendship with her 22-year-old childhood pet tortoise — now they are viral stars
Unlikely Friendship: Butterfly and Frog Share a Kiss in West Java
In a heartwarming and unexpected moment captured by freelance photographer Kurit Afsheen, the animal kingdom delivered an endearing spectacle just outside his home in Tangerang Baten, West Java, Indonesia. What unfolded before his lens was a tale of an adventurous butterfly and a charming frog. The protagonist of this unique encounter was a bright yellow African queen … [Read more...] about Unlikely Friendship: Butterfly and Frog Share a Kiss in West Java
Doris Diether and Ricky Syers: A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship and Marionettes in New York City’s Washington Square Park
In a heartwarming moment captured by photographer Nathalie Kalbach, an 85-year-old woman and her identical marionette twin were spotted feeding a squirrel in New York City’s Washington Square Park. While this sight alone is quite remarkable, the story behind it is truly inspiring. The woman in the photo is Doris Diether, a well-known housing rights activist who has been … [Read more...] about Doris Diether and Ricky Syers: A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship and Marionettes in New York City’s Washington Square Park
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