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
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Friendship Between Meerkats And A Photographer
In the South African Kalahari desert, wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas had an amazing encounter with a group of meerkats. Over several months, he was able to gain the trust of these small desert animals and capture stunning close-up photographs of their daily lives. Meerkats are small carnivorous animals, belonging to the mongoose family, and are known for their … [Read more...] about Friendship Between Meerkats And A Photographer
Heartwarming Friendship Between a Disabled Cat and a Young Boy Caught on Camera
It's a heartbreaking reality that some people can be quick to judge animals based on their appearance. Ace, a beautiful feline, had a tough start in life. As a kitten, he was forced to survive on the streets before being rescued and adopted by a loving family. However, due to an infection, Ace lost an eye, which left him with an unusual appearance that can be intimidating to … [Read more...] about Heartwarming Friendship Between a Disabled Cat and a Young Boy Caught on Camera
Raccoon Makes the Sweetest Friendship With a Deer Who Lost Her Mother
"He sees her every day" ❤️ Carrie Long, a certified wildlife rehabilitator, got a call about a newborn raccoon in need last year. He had been given up by his mother at the age of barely three weeks when he was discovered clinging to life during a downpour. Long chose to take the raccoon in because her nonprofit, Texas Fawn and Friends, specialized in saving orphaned … [Read more...] about Raccoon Makes the Sweetest Friendship With a Deer Who Lost Her Mother
A Dog and an Owl’s Unlikely Friendship
Until I saw these shocking and charming photographs by Tanja Brandt, a skilled animal photographer and collage artist in Germany, I wouldn't have imagined an owl and a dog could become best friends. Poldi, the charming owl, and Ingo, the Malinois shepherd dog, seem to like snuggling up to each other for photoshoots in the beautiful twilight light. If you enjoy these … [Read more...] about A Dog and an Owl’s Unlikely Friendship