Military dogs provide an invaluable service, both to their country and to the human soldiers they work alongside. These dogs and their handlers always have each other’s backs, and often form close bonds that can last a lifetime. One US soldier formed a strong bond with a dog named Taylor while serving in Afghanistan — and when Taylor’s military service was over, one group … [Read more...] about Soldier reunites with Army dog who saved his life after two years apart — watch their beautiful reunion
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“World’s loneliest lion” spent five years alone at empty zoo — but now he’s getting a new start
Lions are amazing, majestic animals, but sadly many spend their lives in captivity, never knowing freedom. That was the sad story for one lion named Ruben, who spent years in a concrete cell at a closed zoo, isolated from other animals — he became known as the “world’s loneliest lion.” But now, he’s getting a new start at an animal sanctuary thanks to an inspiring … [Read more...] about “World’s loneliest lion” spent five years alone at empty zoo — but now he’s getting a new start
Dog who went missing 10 years ago a “happy, wiggling mess” after finally reuniting with family
It’s always heartbreaking when a pet goes missing, but it’s important to not lose hope. Sometimes pets return to us when we least expect them, even years after they first disappeared. Recently, a lost dog returned to her owner — an entire decade after she went missing! Ten years ago, Diana Hart was devastated after her 2-year-old dog Abby went missing. Years passed with … [Read more...] about Dog who went missing 10 years ago a “happy, wiggling mess” after finally reuniting with family
Bamboo Is About To Flower For The First Time In 120 Years. It Could Be A Disaster
In the realm of flora, there exists a botanical phenomenon so infrequent and cryptic that it has captivated the attention of scientists and nature enthusiasts alike for centuries. This botanical enigma is none other than the flowering of the henon bamboo, scientifically known as Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis. The allure lies not in its once-in-a-lifetime bloom, but in the … [Read more...] about Bamboo Is About To Flower For The First Time In 120 Years. It Could Be A Disaster
37 years ago, Jambo the Gorilla made headlines all over the world
Exactly 37 years ago, in 1986, 5-year-old Levan Merritt visited to the zoo with his brothers and parents. But what was meant to be a nice day quickly turned into a nightmare that the family would recall for the rest of their lives... The day started off nicely. They walked around and enjoyed seeing all the animals. It was now time to visit the large, imposing … [Read more...] about 37 years ago, Jambo the Gorilla made headlines all over the world