What began as a frantic animal rescue call on a Florida lake turned into something no one quite expected. Last week, a man living along Britannia Lake in Cape Coral heard a splash and rushed outside, believing a dog had fallen into the water. Without hesitation, he jumped in and tried to reach the animal…
When George the capybara arrived at WildSide Exotic Rescue, everyone hoped he would finally find a place among his own kind. He had been raised indoors alongside humans, so when rescuers introduced him to the sanctuary’s other capybaras, things didn’t go as they had hoped. They gave him access to grassy fields and swimming pools…
For nearly 50 years, Moon knew only hard work, heavy chains, and endless days hauling massive logs. The 55-year-old Asian elephant spent decades in a logging camp in Thailand, carrying burdens that left both physical and emotional scars. When rescuers finally reached her, they found a gentle soul who had endured more than any animal…
Nathan Perry, a photographer from Cortland, Ohio, was walking through the woods with his father when something unusual caught his attention out of the corner of his eye. At first glance, it looked like nothing more than part of the tree. But when Perry used his camera to zoom in, he realized it was actually…
What started as a normal day on the water quickly turned into something unforgettable for a group of fishermen off the coast of Costa Rica. As their boat drifted, they noticed a strange glow beneath the surface—something that didn’t look right. “We saw an orange glow below the water and I said, ‘My God, what…
A New Jersey State Trooper rescued a bear cub found in a roadside ditch after responding to a call. The cub was alone and appeared to need help getting out of the woods along I-78 in Union Township. It’s unclear what happened to the cub’s mother. The trooper caught the small cub and put him…
A woman in Alaska was enjoying a day out in the wild when she spotted a lynx among the trees and snow. Then the wild cat let out a sound that is startling and unusual. The person asked: “Have you ever heard a lynx mating/ territorial, call?” Take a listen in the video below.
A terrified young deer was trapped on the slick ice of a frozen lake in Washington state, unable to find her footing and too frightened to move. From the shoreline, concerned residents Ginger and Dan Poleschook watched helplessly as the yearling struggled nearly 200 feet out on Loon Lake in Stevens County. Each time she…
Two barred owls rescued separately but each with their own tragic story delighted caregivers when they unexpectedly became family. Back in April of 2025, Raptor Education Group, Inc. (REGI) received an urgent call from the Purvis family about a barred owl entangled in their barbed wire fence. They quickly cut the bird free and rushed…
Now this is what you call a rare antique find. Shoppers browsing The Market Place antique store in East Durham, New York on February 21 thought they had spotted something incredibly lifelike sitting on a shelf. Tucked beside a chicken-shaped cookie jar was what looked like a perfectly crafted owl figurine. Except, it wasn’t a…
From glowing rockpools to the hidden depths of the open ocean, the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 winners showcase some of the most breathtaking scenes captured beneath — and along — the world’s waters. Among this year’s standout winners is an adorable pair of southern elephant seal pups, photographed in a rockpool on the…
“Things tend to get wild trying to catch some hippos.” That’s a lesson wildlife conservationists in South Africa were forcefully reminded of when a hippo charged and flipped one of their boats during a relocation operation. Andre Pienaar of Parawild Edu Capture, a wildlife capture company specializing in animal relocations and medical interventions, had mobilized…
On Alaska’s desolate North Slope, grizzly bears lumber through lightning storms, gobble up berries, nap on the beach, encounter wolves, and fight and play with other bears — and it’s all been captured on camera thanks to an innovative research project led by Washington State University and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Twelve…
A coyote is on the mend after running into traffic and getting accidentally hit. The driver, seeing the injured coyote, made sure to get him help. “There wasn’t enough time to stop when the coyote jumped in front of her car. She burst into tears when she saw him stuck inside the grill on her…
A few years ago, workers cut down a tree outside Erica’s home, orphaning three baby squirrels. Erica stepped in to care for them, hoping to reunite the babies with their mother. When the mother never returned to the area, Erica began raising them herself. Eventually, Erica released the squirrels back outside. Two moved away, but…
A small, 28-pound deer decided to spar with a 1.7-ton rhinoceros, and the moment is going viral online. In the video, a Chinese muntjac named Tata fearlessly takes on Maruśka, a female rhino at the Wrocław Zoo in Poland, who seems more amused than concerned by the little creature’s attack. The zoo later posted about…
It’s the season for bears to eat a lot before hibernation (a period called hyperphagia). During this time, bears can gain several pounds a day by consuming thousands of extra calories. One homeowner in British Columbia unwittingly contributed to the feast when a bear grabbed their DoorDash dinner! The hungry bear must have sniffed it…
A clever wolf has stunned wildlife researchers with an incredible adaptation – raiding crab traps set out by fishermen. The discovery is thought to be the first possible tool use of wolves ever recorded. The wolf in question is part of a population of sea wolves that hunt along the coastal waters of British Columbia,…
A baby sea otter separated from his mother during a storm has been safely reunited with her thanks to dedicated wildlife workers. Someone called the wildlife public helpline in Monterey, California, after spotting a sea otter pup crying for half an hour. During the rescue operation, workers recorded the pup’s cries so they could replay…
A homeowner accidentally captured incredible underwater footage of a humpback whale feeding on a bait ball right outside his dock — all because he dropped his camera into the water. Cinematographer Peter Mieras was testing his new 360° underwater camera when it slipped from his hands and fell into the waters of Barkley Sound on…
Where do orphaned baby walruses go? It may not be a question you’ve asked before, but these marine mammals need very special care. Walrus calves usually spend the first two years of their lives with their mothers, so if they become separated, their chances of survival are slim. That’s where the Alaska SeaLife Center in…
A jaywalking sea lion brought traffic to a halt in Cosmopolis, Washington, last week after he lumbered from a nearby river into the middle of the road. Chief of Police Heath Layman of the Cosmopolis PD snapped some photos and a video while posting a warning to drivers, writing: “Please use caution on Blue Slough…
A man spotted an owl caught in a fishing line and rushed to the bird’s rescue. He was fishing in the woods in New Jersey when he noticed the tangled bird. “I was fishing in the woods when I heard the loud crying for help. It was a cute screech owl tangled in fishing line…
A woman on a kayak trip to Florida’s Silver Springs State Park experienced an unexpected wildlife moment when a dozen monkeys cannonballed into the water right in front of her. Trenda Kitchen was kayaking with her husband through the park’s beautiful, clear waters when a group of rhesus monkeys (macaques) began leaping from the trees…
From a group of sheep following King penguins to kung fu Steller’s sea eagles and a squirrel with a serious bad hair day, this year’s finalists for the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards are sure to tickle your funny bone and delight animal lovers everywhere. This year’s funniest wildlife photography competition received a record number of…
Walter Andreoli and his wife were taking a walk on a beach in San Antonio Este, Argentina, when their leisurely stroll turned into an animal rescue mission. They found not one but two stranded dolphins—one stuck on the muddy sand, the other caught in the reeds. The couple were outside of cell phone service, so…
After 27 years in darkness, a moon bear who had been trapped in a cage at a bile farm has finally been rescued. “For the very first time, Sen can lift his head to the sky, step onto soft grass, and splash in water — a life every bear deserves. His name, Sen (Lotus in…
What does it look like when an elephant squishes a 1,000-pound pumpkin? Spectators at the Oregon Zoo got to find out during the annual Squishing of the Squash. At the event, elephants are treated to giant pumpkin snacks—a fall tradition the female elephants especially love. This year, baby elephant Tula got in on the fun…
South African wildlife photographer Wim van den Heever has been named Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 for his striking image, “Ghost Town Visitor.” The photograph shows a rare Brown Hyena wandering through an abandoned house in the old diamond mining town of Kolmanskop, Namibia. Brown hyenas are the rarest hyena species in the world,…
Canadian Dennis Jackson was out fishing with a neighbor near Ottawa when the pair had a wildlife encounter he’s calling thrilling and one he never would have imagined in a million years. A massive white beaver appeared in the water and dove under their boat! They were in complete disbelief. The white animal swam close…
For decades, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has protected and rescued elephants throughout Africa. Recently, they had to race to save a baby elephant from drowning in what they called a “high-stakes rescue mission set against a ticking clock.” The elephant calf had fallen into a trough filled with water and could not pull herself out. Her…
What is a Grue Jay? It’s a new hybrid bird, the offspring of a Blue Jay and a Green Jay. This unique bird was recently discovered in San Antonio, Texas, and scientists are now studying it. The Grue Jay is considered an anomaly because the two bird species do not typically mate. However, climate change…
A Northern California community has an unusual stalker terrorizing neighbors — an aggressive squirrel. More than five people have been attacked, and several have ended up in the ER. Victims have appeared on various news outlets to recount encounters with the small but terrifying animal. One man named Joe had the large squirrel jump on…
A trapped bull moose needed a creative rescue from wildlife biologists in Maine after the animal fell into a hidden well. Delaney Gardner and her family recently bought a 100-acre property in Pembroke, Maine, and didn’t know there was a well on the farmstead. Her brother, Cole, was working on the property when he and…
An incredible photo of synchronized “ladybugs of the sea” by macro photographer Yury Ivanov has won Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025. The image shows two amphipods from the Cyproideidae family, each only about 3 millimetres long, resting on coral in Bali, Indonesia. Ivanov, based in Indonesia, said capturing it took patience and precision: “The…
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