With its rolling hills and lush green, New Zealand is the perfect countryside for raising sheep. In fact, the small island nation has the highest density of sheep per unit area in the world. There are roughly 6 sheep per every person, that’s close to 30 million sheep! The tourist in the video below met…
The first Budweiser Clydesdale of 2016 was born this week, a healthy colt named Mac. “Join us in celebrating the debut of Mac, the newest Budweiser Clydesdale. He was born at 1:20am on Tuesday, January 26. Mom and baby are both happy and healthy!” announced Warm Springs Ranch, where Mac was born. The baby horse…
Boss the Doberman Pinscher has a large, hoofed friend who he loves to be with. Known as the “Horse Whisperer”, Boss has no complaints when it comes to taking care of Contino the horse over the past couple years! Check out some of their memorable moments in this compilation from Leslie Stark, filmed in Lima,…
It’s hard to imagine anyone having fun after the blizzard that’s sweeping through the Northeast United States. But Tian Tian, a giant male panda at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. is enjoying himself. The zoo posted the video after D.C. reported nearly 2 feet of snowfall. The wrote, “Tian Tian woke up this morning…
All toddlers need to learn how to walk, and if you are a baby elephant you need to figure out how to use your trunk. This one-week-old elephant calf at the Chai Lai Orchid Eco-Lodge in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is learning to do just that. Did you know that an elephant’s trunk contains over 40,000…
Sickly and confined to a small box, Salvador the cow was rescued from a Chilean dairy farm after he was supposed to be killed and sold as veal. Now, he spends his days cuddling and getting chin scratches at the farm animal sanctuary, Santuario Igualdad Interespecie. The calf was saved by Animal Libre and taken…
Dalmatians Louie and Lady are lifelong companions, much like a real-life Pongo and Perdita from Disney’s 101 Dalmatians. When it comes to raising young, however, instead of puppies, the pair look after foster kittens. In this video, the two have their dog bed full of five babies. They nurture and look after the kittens as…
This has to be one of the sweetest animal rescue stories I’ve read in a long time. Meet Milkshake. Milkshake was one of 47 abused and neglected animals rescued by El Dorado County Animal Control in California. The 2-year-old Hereford cow had spent her entire life in complete isolation, locked in a 10 ft by…
Peanut butter is one of the favorite treats for dogs and dog owners alike. In this video, Jinx the puppy gets to try some for the first time and it looks like she really, really likes it! Watch as Jinx adorably devours the creamy and messy treat! P.S. Jinx’s owner knows that peanut butter with…
Musician Eleanor Bartsch was warming up for a violin performance with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra when she decided to go outside and play for Kelly, 44 and Viola, 45. She discovered that they REALLY like Bach…
“If you are not convinced that love can exist between humans and animals…watch this video.” That’s how the Elephant Nature Park introduces this sweet video of a baby elephant named Kham La and Darrick, the elephant sanctuary’s tractor driver. Every time Kham La notices Darrick arriving she will race over to him with her herd…
The Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) is one of the largest land-dwelling reptiles in the world. They have the astounding average life span, living to be well over 100 years old. But who would have thought these tortoises would be so affectionate and getting treats and pats on the head? In the video below, a…
Tourists are often warned to watch out for pickpockets and thieves when traveling abroad, but in this destination in Indonesia, you have to be on the look out for the monkeys. You’d think the monkeys would be stealing food but, no, these animals steal sunglasses, flip-flops, hats and even mobile phones. Why do they do…
This is one of the most remarkable animal encounters I’ve ever seen! In the African jungle, conservationist Damian Aspinall searched for Kwibi, a lowland gorilla he hasn’t seen for 5 years. Kwibi was hand reared by Damian at his Howletts Wild Animal Park in England. When he was five, Kwibi was released into the forests…
When I first saw this Jack Russell with this bird I didn’t know what was going to happen! But it turns out Whiskey the dog and Sqwark the Australian Magpie are best friends and love to play together. In the video below they’re playing in the backyard and helping their human hang up the washing….
It was an unusually warm day at this bunny owner’s home a few summers ago, so he opened the sliding door while working on remodelling the kitchen. His rabbit Pep sat by the front of the door, little knowing she was about to embark on an unexpected love affair. A wild rabbit hopped over, spotted…
Bandit lived his whole life tethered in narrow stables. But when the farm bull is rescued and moves to the Gut Aiderbichl sanctuary in Austria, he shows his gratitude in an unforgettable way. Bandit and his stable mates now have a life of freedom at the sanctuary devoted to caring for farm animals. Share this…
Horse mane braiding is a common way that horse owners use to increase the beauty of their horse. But did you know that the practice dates back hundreds of years and began more as a matter of function than fashion? One of the earliest reasons for braiding a horse’s mane was to prevent the hair…
Wildlife Aid Foundation founder Simon Cowell regularly rescues wildlife from dangerous situations, and this rescue of an injured deer was no exception. What was an exception was the race against the clock in order to save the animal from falling into deep shock and dying. “Deer rescues are always the most intense and rewarding ones,…
Animals and wilderness landscapes merge in beautiful harmony in the artwork of Andreas Lie, a visual artist living in Bergen, Norway. Using a unique double-exposure style forests and mountains blend with with the fur and feathers of animals living in the northern surroundings. Bears, wolves, owls and deer come alive in these beautiful portraits that…
When I think of deer in the wild, I imagine them in a forest setting, but in this video Nature proves once again that she is full of surprises. While filming on the south west coast of France, Anthony Martin spotted a deer on the beach. The deer is walking on the sea’s edge and…
Dad and mom looked over to their Husky Angel and their 10-month-old toddler, Lexi, and discover the two are deep in conversation. I wonder what they’re talking about? Whatever it is, the adorable pair sure look like they’re enjoying their chat together. Share this cute talkative dog and baby with your family and friends!
There’s always one dog in a pack that figures out a way to outsmart their family and get more food for themselves! Take the smart and sneaky dog in this video. He could sit patiently in line like his siblings and wait for his dad to give him a treat, but instead he figures out…
Building trust takes a lot of work, patience and communication. Trust is definitely something that Stefanie Stöcker has established with these two horses, Bjorn, an Icelandic horse, and Menor GPZ, a stallion. She and the horses share an amazing bond, which she says she’s earned through mutual trust, respect and body language. Their bond which…
Meet Zeus, a tiny owl with a big personality. What makes Zeus a highly unusual owl are his eyes. When you look closely at them, you will see a beautiful starry constellation. The Western Screech Owl was found injured and emaciated on the front porch of a home in South California in 2012. He was…
These little orphaned baby bats were rescued by the Australian Bat Clinic, after an extreme heat event separated them from their mothers. Traumatized after losing their mothers, the baby flying foxes need to feel safe and nurtured in order to survive. It’s a good thing they are so well looked after by their rescuers, who…
Jennie Clutterbuck regularly works at pet adoption events to help dogs at a Jacksonville’s animal shelter find a home. One dog who touched her heart was a stray who arrived at the Florida shelter around Thanksgiving. The dog was terrified at the shelter. Weeks passed and no one came forward for her. Then, the week…
A drowning donkey was rescued from severe floods caused by Storm Desmond in Ireland. An animal rescuer spotted the animal in the water after his owner originally sounded the alarm. Suzanne Gibbons of Animal Heaven Animal Rescue quickly put out an urgent call for help on Facebook: “Code red. Today’s emergency. Please help me. There is…
It was a sad day for the Houston Police Department earlier this week when a police horse was struck and killed while out on duty. Charlotte, a police horse for four years, was patrolling the city streets with Officer D. Herrejon when she was startled by a cement truck. Charlotte panicked and bucked the officer…
After watching this video, I have something new on my bucket list – a visit with a miniature donkey. Just how cute and cuddly are miniature donkeys? Super, super cute. Apparently, miniature donkeys are very docile, affectionate and quiet and make great therapy animals. At the Bel’âne farm in France, a young girl is meeting…
The kids are hiding from the family dog by crawling underneath their inflatable swimming pool, but it’s what the Lab does when he finds them that has the whole family laughing! If you have any trouble viewing the video above, try the one below. Share this hilarious video with your family and friends!
Lorenzo has been performing with his Arabian horses for over ten years at show around the world. Watch as Lorenzo and his horses perform a spectacular routine at the European Arabian Horse Championships. Lorenzo comes into the equestrian ring with 12 beautiful white horses that follow his lead without need of halters or ropes. When…
When Police Officer Kyle Canaan answered the call about a disturbance on a busy road in Norman, Oklahoma, he was faced with an unusual challenge. What do do with a lost donkey? Good Samaritan Robin Strader had saved the donkey pulling the wandering animal off the highway and away from traffic. Strader told Officer Canaan…
Meet Emma the cow. After the dairy farm where she lived closed, she was destined for slaughter. Thankfully for Emma the Kuhrettung Rhein-Berg sanctuary rescued her. As the video opens, Emma is loaded into a trailer headed to her new home. But Emma is terrified. Tears stream down her face as she faces an unknown…
Jenni and Guy were anxiously awaiting Treliver D’Aquitaine (aka Daisy) to give birth. The mare was 7 days over her due date when they were called up to the stables. They rushed up just in time to help Daisy give birth to Don Quixote, a stunning palomino colt. They observed he was quite small for…
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