A video of Indian elephants holding a funeral service akin to one for a human baby elephant was released online last Friday by Parveen Kaswan, a forest ranger in the Indian Foreign Service. As shocked social media users flocked to share their shock and compassion for the elephants, Kawan's video went viral. A baby elephant's dead body is seen in the trunk of the … [Read more...] about Weeping Elephants Participate in a Funeral Procession Much Like People Do
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“Miracle twins”: Zoo Welcomes The Arrival of Two Incredibly Rare Asian Elephants
Every time an animal gives birth, especially when it's twins, two new life-forms enter the world, it is a momentous occasion. However, twin pregnancies are extremely uncommon for many species, making them all the more remarkable when they do occur. Because of this, one zoo is celebrating the birth of "miracle twin" Asian elephant babies, which is incredibly unusual for … [Read more...] about “Miracle twins”: Zoo Welcomes The Arrival of Two Incredibly Rare Asian Elephants
Mysterious Cat Begins Visiting Couple When They Need It the Most
"It was as if he knew our hearts were broken." Lisi Pickell was in a vulnerable state after a year of personal tragedy when she met eyes with someone little peering at her from her yard. She wasn't interested in making new friends as she settled into her new home in Florida and mourned the recent losses of her father, stepfather, and German shepherd. But there was a … [Read more...] about Mysterious Cat Begins Visiting Couple When They Need It the Most
‘Assistant Dog’ Helping Patient to Destress at Vet’s Clinic is Going Viral
Having a dull Sunday? Here's some canine therapy for you. While the Internet is usually a murky place, it sometimes throws up the most adorable content. And the latest image to go viral is that of a 'doggo assistant'at a veterinary's, seemingly helping out a fellow patient. The image which was posted on Reddit by a subredditor called 'Eyebleach' has over 70,000 upvotes … [Read more...] about ‘Assistant Dog’ Helping Patient to Destress at Vet’s Clinic is Going Viral
A Grateful Horse Says ‘Thank You’ To The Man Who Released Him From Chains
It's not fun to feel constrained. This may be especially true for animals, whose natural tendency is to roam freely and uninhibitedly. Unfortunately, this is not the situation for many horses in Romania due to a prevalent practice. Horses' front or hind legs are occasionally chained together to keep them from escaping. Ovidiu Rosu, a veterinarian, came upon one such horse … [Read more...] about A Grateful Horse Says ‘Thank You’ To The Man Who Released Him From Chains