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
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Unveiling the Last Stone Age Tribe: A Glimpse into North Sentinel Island’s Isolated Civilization
The Sentinelese are an indigenous tribe that inhabits North Sentinel Island in the Bay of Bengal in the northeastern Indian Ocean. They are considered to be one of the world’s last uncontacted peoples, and vigorously reject all contact with outsiders. The Indian government has declared North Sentinel Island a tribal reserve and prohibited travel within 3 nautical miles (5.6 … [Read more...] about Unveiling the Last Stone Age Tribe: A Glimpse into North Sentinel Island’s Isolated Civilization
Hospice grants dying 79-year-old woman’s final wish – to see her beloved horse one last time
Dying wishes are a gift that sadly many of us never get to see fulfilled. The fragility of life – and the accompanying, often sudden nature of death – means that very few people have the time or resources to make one final wish come true before their time comes. For some, that wish might be as simple as having their family gathered at their bedside prior to their passing. … [Read more...] about Hospice grants dying 79-year-old woman’s final wish – to see her beloved horse one last time
‘Mellow’s last walk’: Neighbors come out to give terminally ill dog a final farewell
A dog’s life is short compared to a human’s, and many of us have experienced the heartbreak of having to say goodbye to a beloved pet. But one man decided to give his dog a beautiful final send-off with the help of his community. A boxer-pitbull mix named Mellow was recently diagnosed with a fast-spreading Lymphoma that would soon take his life. Knowing his dog’s days … [Read more...] about ‘Mellow’s last walk’: Neighbors come out to give terminally ill dog a final farewell
The Last Female Yangtze Giant Turtle Found Dead, Signaling the End of the Species
In a devastating turn of events, one of the last remaining Yangtze giant softshell turtles was found dead on April 21 at Đồng Mô Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam. The incident has been widely reported as the last of the species' females, dooming the much-loved species to extinction. According to reports, the turtle's body measured around 1.56 meters long (5 feet and 1 inch) and … [Read more...] about The Last Female Yangtze Giant Turtle Found Dead, Signaling the End of the Species