Category: animals

Star of ‘Dolphin Tale’ Movies Falls Ill at Florida Aquarium

CLEARWATER, Fla.—The prosthetic-tailed dolphin that starred in the “Dolphin Tale” movies may be fighting a gastrointestinal infection, officials said. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium said in a news release on Sunday that staff members noticed on Nov. 1 that Winter was not eating and was acting abnormally. Initial bloodwork showed the possible infection. The aquarium’s care…


Can You Spot the Bird Camouflaged in This Pebble Beach Scene (And Identify What Species It Is)?

Can you spot the stealthy bird which is perfectly camouflaged on a pebble beach? And if so, can you tell what species it is? This photograph snapped by Raphael Golez, 44, who is a consultant geriatrician, will have you squinting whilst trying to spot the small but long-tailed bird with grey, white, and black feathers….


3-Legged Dog Tater Tot Credited for Helping Nurse Save Drowning 76-Year-Old Dog Owner

One 76-year-old Pennsylvania man owes his life to the quick actions of a nurse, her husband, and a three-legged dog after falling into the Allegheny River and very nearly drowning. Last month, the rescuers were recognized for their heroism. Nurse Mary Jo Lender, 54, from Lower Burrel, was visiting River Forest Yacht Club with her…


Couple Flying to Vegas Shocked to Find Their Chihuahua Hiding Inside Suitcase at Luggage Counter

What started as a Texas couple’s getaway to Las Vegas led to a hilarious surprise at the Southwest Airlines luggage counter—when they opened up their bag and found a stowaway Chihuahua inside. The Lubbock couple, Jared and Kristi Owns, packed their bags on the night of Sept. 25, intending to leave their dog, Icky, and…


Adorable Photos Show Critically Endangered Baby Eastern Black Rhino Born to Mom at British Zoo

Two critically endangered eastern black rhinos have welcomed a new baby at a British zoo—the only such calf born in Europe this year. Rhinos Samira and Magadi, who live at Flamingo Land Zoo in Malton, North Yorkshire, became parents at 5:25 p.m., Oct. 24, after a pregnancy lasting 16 months. The adorable rhino calf could…


A Purr-fect Match: 101-Year-Old Woman Adopts 19-Year-Old Cat to Spend Last Days Together

A 19-year-old cat, at the tail-end of his life, found a new home after being surrendered to a shelter in Catawba County, North Carolina. The cat, named Gus, has something in common with his new elderly owner: being 101 years old, she too is in the twilight years of life. Gus’s previous owner, who had…


Fisherman Shocked to Find Incredible 19-Armed Fluorescent Sunflower Starfish in Crab Trap

A fisherman was awestruck when he accidentally caught a critically endangered fluorescent starfish in a crab trap. Lee LeFever said he was shocked to haul up a sunflower starfish given that its population has plummeted by 90 percent in the last decade. Lee found the bright orange sea creature with 19 arms in one of his…


Badly Injured Dog Saves Canine Brother From Snake Attack, Goes Home After 4-Week Recovery

A rescued Staffordshire terrier is being hailed as a hero for protecting her “little brother,” a 6-month-old rescued terrier pup, from a deadly snake in their own backyard. After sustaining multiple bites, and a four-week recuperation, the beloved dog is back home with her grateful family. Paramedic Madeline Mills of Deebing Heights in Queensland, Australia, had…


Asian Spider Takes Hold in Georgia, Sends Humans Scurrying

ATLANTA—A large spider native to East Asia has spun its thick, golden web on power lines, porches, and vegetable patches all over north Georgia this year—a proliferation that has driven some unnerved homeowners indoors and prompted a flood of anxious social media posts. In metro Atlanta, Jennifer Turpin—a self-described arachnophobe—stopped blowing leaves in her yard…


A Little Bird Hugging a Resting Rhino’s Horn Is Captured in Safari Guide’s Amazing Photo

On spotting a small bird in a unique embrace with a rhino’s horn, a South African photographic guide snapped a shot of the precious moment at the perfect time. The heartwarming photo has gone viral and brought joy to many people. Zaheer Ali, who originally hails from Johannesburg but now lives in Polokwane, is the founder…