Imagine a majestic bald eagle, a symbol of freedom and power, grounded not by injury but by an overindulgence in roadkill. This unexpected tale unfolded in Missouri, where a seemingly injured eagle was discovered near the historic Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. Upon examination, wildlife officials were met with a surprising discovery: the eagle's distended stomach … [Read more...] about Bald eagle rescued in Missouri wasn’t injured: It was too fat to fly
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Elephant finally rescued after over 80 years in shackles – finally lays down and rest
Elephants aren’t made for a life in chains. Yet they’re still paraded around like circus props – utterly appalling in my opinion. Fortunately, attitudes are starting to shift. And today, let’s choose to focus on the positive, even though Grandma Somboon’s story begins in horror and cruelty. This elephant was kidnapped from her natural habitat as a young calf and … [Read more...] about Elephant finally rescued after over 80 years in shackles – finally lays down and rest
Orphaned gorilla, famous for viral selfie, dies in the arms of her human rescuer
Sometimes animals become orphaned, and rely on the kindness of humans for survival. Thankfully, there are many people who devote their lives to taking care of these animals, and can become like a parent to them. The trust between these animals and their caretakers was exemplified in one viral photo, which showed two orphaned gorillas posing for a “selfie” with one of … [Read more...] about Orphaned gorilla, famous for viral selfie, dies in the arms of her human rescuer
Firemen save 8 Labrador pups from drain: Then they realise they’re not dogs at all
Rescuing animals can be both difficult and extremely stressful. Sometimes the animal in question can be stuck in an awkward place. Often it can be a tree, sometimes it’s a thorny bush – in the very worst cases, baby animals have somehow gotten away from their mothers and ended up in extremely tight spaces. In these awkward situations, persistent, precise and careful … [Read more...] about Firemen save 8 Labrador pups from drain: Then they realise they’re not dogs at all
Man saves puppies but quickly realizes his big mistake
Anyone would react if they suddenly discovered five puppies in their own backyard — and that is exactly what happened to Craig McGettrick. While clearing waste from a garden in England with a friend, Craig came across an old mattress that needed to be removed. But when they lifted it, they uncovered something they never could have imagined. Beneath the mattress were five … [Read more...] about Man saves puppies but quickly realizes his big mistake