Category: animals

Against Communism and Liberalism, Christian Farmer Seeks to Glorify God Through Care of Land

It’s late October in Sharon, New York. The hills are painted red, orange, and yellow. Mist hangs in the earth-scented air, far below the migrating birds. “The retreat of bugs and peepers creates a pensive silence this time of year,” said traditionalist farmer and cidermaker Michael Thomas in an Oct. 27 text message–one of a…


Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2022 Shortlist Revealed: Kung Fu Squirrels, Monkeys ‘Doing CPR,’ and More

There’s nothing like the wild antics of animals to make us crack a smile and laugh. Featured here are some of the funniest comedian creatures caught on camera—in our books at least—to hopefully make your day. Wildlife photographers from across the globe have gone to great lengths to bring you: a monkey apparently performing CPR…


[VIDEO] Rescued Donkey Loves ‘Singing’ for His Supper: ‘He’s Turned It Into a Dinner Bell’

A shy, senior rescued donkey delighted his owner by showcasing his singing voice just days after stepping foot into his adoptive home. Today, nothing but the center stage will do for this drama king. Pinky Ruggles, 37, lives in Conroe, Texas, in a home with acreage. She always dreamed of owning horses, and after buying…


PHOTOS: Sleepy Bear Chills Out Floating in Alaska Lake With Paws Behind His Head

Paws behind his head and toes peeking out, a bear chilled out as he floated along in a lake in Alaska. Wildlife photographer Khanh V. Le captured these awesome images of the bear soaking up the sun in Moraine Creek Katmai National Park and Preserve. The 58-year-old photographer from Austin, Texas, works as a web…


Abandoned Dog Stands Guard Outside Home for a Month After Family Leaves Him Behind

Left behind by his family who moved away, a loyal dog stood guard outside their home for a month, expecting their return, but they never came back. However, his presence didn’t go unnoticed, as a kind local woman made it her mission to help him. Denise Guevara, vice president of Everglades Angels Dog Rescue (EADR)…


Idaho Mom of 2 Reels In ‘Monster’ Trout on Family Fishing Trip, Breaks State Record

A mom of two has hooked a state record-breaking catch while out fishing with her husband and kids on an Idaho lake. The humungous fish beat the prior record catch by a whopping six inches. On Oct. 4, Hailey Thomas of Rigby, Idaho, went fishing with her family on Henrys Lake, a blue-ribbon trout fishing hotspot. The…


Stuffed With Salmon: Brown Bear ‘747’ Declared Champion of Annual ‘Fat Bear Week’ Ahead of Hibernation

This year’s Alaskan salmon run has—absolutely, claws-itively—been a boon for brown bears. Fat Bear Week, an annual competition inaugurated in 2014, was launched to celebrate brown bears that feast upon the bountiful sockeye salmon that make the perilous migration upriver to spawn every year at Katmai National Park. The top prize, officiated by the park…


Woman Helps Raise a Baby Flamingo, Months Later, Bird Returns From the Wild and Runs to Her Rescuer

A woman from a small Caribbean island helped raise a baby flamingo who, after a while, disappeared. Many months later, the wild bird flew back, ran right up to her rescuer, and snuggled her in a sweet reunion. Animal lover Elly Albers, 54, runs an eco-tourism business in Bonaire. Elly Albers with Baby, the flamingo. (Courtesy of…


Photographer Snaps Once-in-a-Lifetime Lion Photo After 7-Hour Wait in Blistering Heat

After waiting for seven hours in the scorching sun, an Indian wildlife photographer with a passion for big cats snapped a once-in-a-lifetime photo of an Asiatic lion drinking water from a natural source. He had coveted the moment for years, and his powerful photo exemplifies both the majesty and vulnerability of this amazing species. Hardik…


Peek-a-Bear: Photos of Bear Cubs Playing Hide and Seek Will Make You Smile

Wildlife is full of surprises. A 61-year-old Finnish photographer happened to capture a group of chubby bear cubs peeking out from behind trees as if they were playing hide and seek. The mischievous expressions on the cubs’ faces make these photos even more amusing. The cubs, aged around four months, were venturing out with adult bears…