Meet Jimini Crowket, an American crow who can talk! Jimini was rescued by Margie Hanrahan in the spring of 2010 after he was illegally taken from the wild as a young fledgling. (Fledgling crows are often found on the ground before they can fly and are mistakenly thought to be injured.) Because Jimini was raised…
A young black bear in Mission, British Columbia, gave an early riser quite a surprise when he was spotted rolling a dumpster down the street—like he was clocking in for a shift on garbage duty. DJ (@deejay1321 on TikTok) stepped outside around 5 a.m. when he saw the unusual sight. The bear was standing on…
When a tiny raccoon poked his head out of a hollow tree crying for his mother, it caught the attention of Nicole, who noticed the baby animal in her front yard. “Nicole’s heart broke when she heard the desperate sounds of the baby animal – it had been three days of constant crying, and she…
Orangutans are considered the most intelligent of the non-human primates. They exhibit sophisticated cognitive abilities like tool use, planning, and even some forms of communication (they have even been observed ‘talking’ about the past). Patrick, an orangutan at Metro Richmond Zoo, revealed his skills in tying knots. He turned 34 years old and received a…
While out on the ocean, a passing sailor spotted something struggling in the water—a sea turtle tangled in a discarded fishing net. Without hesitation, he jumped into the water and gently hauled the exhausted animal toward the boat. The crew quickly rallied, carefully working to cut away the mess of nylon wrapped tightly around the…
A spider monkey named Pepe was stolen from the jungle in Peru and put to work in a roadside circus. The poor monkey was kept chained and alone for eight years before the rescue efforts of Animal Defenders International (ADI) finally freed him. Jan Creamer and Tim Phillips, who work with ADI, were on hand…
Since 1977, Rockalina, an eastern box turtle taken from the wild, lived on a kitchen floor and was fed cat food. Now, nearly 50 years later, she’s feeling the sun on her shell again, thanks to her rescuers. Rockalina was recently surrendered to Garden State Tortoise, a reptile rescue run by Chris and Casey Leone….
Orcas are often portrayed in the media as ferocious predators or even threats to humans, especially with recent reports of them “attacking” boats. But the reality is far more nuanced. Despite their fearsome reputation, there has never been a recorded fatal attack by a wild orca on a human. In fact, orcas, also known as…
Spring has arrived, and with it, mama bears are emerging from hibernation with their cubs in tow. One lucky family visiting Glacier National Park in Montana witnessed a heartwarming moment when a mama bear ferried her cub across a lake. Since the tiny cub wasn’t the strongest swimmer, he climbed onto his mother’s back several…
Nature always finds ways to surprises us. WildEarth experienced such a surprise recently when they spotted an unusual interaction between some wild dogs and hyenas in a game park in South Africa. “We were glued to our seats as we watched an unusual and friendly interaction between wild dogs and hyenas on Chitwa Chitwa,” wrote…
Jerry McArthur was out on the water on his electric hydrofoil with a friend when they were suddenly surrounded by a pod of dolphins. The two had headed out to film near Porteau Cove Provincial Park in British Columbia when Jerry noticed some commotion in the water. Suddenly, dolphins began appearing beneath him and soon…
You don’t have to live deep in the woods to experience a touch of nature—just ask this Central Florida woman. Five years ago, Redditor perpetualcomplexity1 installed a basic owl box in her residential neighborhood in Melbourne, Florida to see what might happen. To her delight, Eastern screech owls have made it their seasonal home ever…
A group on safari on Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana had the most incredible experience when they encountered a baby zebra in trouble—and helped him reunite with his family. Laura, who runs Riding Africa, explained that the Motloutse River was in full flood after a month of heavy rains. As they rode next to the…
Tyler Nolan was walking near a railway bridge in Plymouth, Connecticut, when she witnessed a heart-pounding moment between a bear cub and his mother. Tyler filmed the harrowing scene. In the video, the two bears are crossing the bridge when the cub suddenly loses his footing and falls over the edge into the water below….
Every year, the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards brings joy and laughter to wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers around the world by sharing the best and funniest wildlife photos. In celebration of the 2025 contest’s opening, the competition has released never-before-seen entries from last year’s awards, that saw Milko Marchetti’s funny photo of a squirrel stuck…
A police officer in Florida helped save a stranded sunfish (Mola Mola) that had beached itself. Deputy Urquhart of the Volusia Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about the large stranded fish and waded into the water to guide it back to deeper waters. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office shared a video of the rescue and…
Tiff and Chris (@Vagabond Way) have spent over a decade traveling and working their way around the globe while sharing their adventures. One of their stops was the Sanctuary do Caraça in Brazil, where some unusual nightly visitors—maned wolves—make an appearance. “A tradition that has gone for decades is the monks leave a nightly food…
Highlighting the underwater wonders of our blue planet, this year’s Underwater Photographer of the Year competition showcases stunning images of boat wrecks, coral reefs, whales, sharks, and even camels. Each year, photographers from around the world contribute to the competition. Spanish photographer Alvaro Herrero has been named Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 for his…
Two Asian elephants, Irene and Alice, enjoyed a special musical performance while snacking on hay, leading to an unforgettable display of dancing and trumpeting. Allan McKenzie, is an internationally acclaimed artist and a member of the Gamilaroi/Wiradjuri. He stopped by to play the didgeridoo, an Aboriginal Australian wind instrument, and the elephants’ reaction was incredible!…
When crows began loudly cawing above a woman’s home, she had no idea she was about to save a life. Valerie was at home when she heard several crows making a racket. They were “screaming” and flying over her house, so she decided to investigate. She ran around her pool, checking the edges and peering…
Wildlife photographer Drew Hamilton recently captured an adorable moment between a polar bear mom and her cub that has gone viral. In the sweet scene, the cub is crawling on top of his mom and giving her kisses. Hamilton took the video at Wapusk National Park in Manitoba, Canada recently in what was his second…
Ever wondered what it takes to care for rescued baby sea otters? In this behind-the-scenes look, the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society shares the challenges of caring for not one, but two otter pups at the same time. In its history of wildlife rescue and marine care, the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society…
A bald eagle that hit a power line appears to be on the mend after falling from the sky onto a snowy sidewalk in Burnaby, British Columbia. Graham Adderley witnessed the eagle strike the line and plummet to the ground, capturing a video of the injured bird. The eagle is initially dazed and then tries…
An elderly lioness was shown mercy by a group of hyenas in the Kruger National Park in South Africa. Blind and frail, the big cat was fortunate to survive what could have been a deadly encounter with her arch-enemies. Steyn Jacobsohn was responding to a lion sighting in the park and told Latest Sightings, “As…
A kayaker in Chile thought he was dead after a humpback whale appeared to swallow him whole, only to spit him out moments later, unharmed. The terrifying moment was filmed by the man’s father off the coast of Chilean Patagonia in Bahía El Águila. Adrián Simancas was kayaking with his father, Dell Simancas, when the…
Karen and John were out boating on a river in Australia when they spotted a mysterious creature trapped in a discarded throw net. Initially, they thought the poor animal was dead, but when Karen picked up the netting, it moved! She quickly realized it was a rare sawfish. Sawfish, also known as carpenter sharks, are…
An orphaned maned wolf pup has found a new companion to help her grow up. That mentor and friend is a newly adopted shelter dog. The Sedgwick County Zoo (SCZ) reached out to the Kansas Humane Society to help the pup named Amora. Recently, Layla, one of the zoo’s maned wolves, gave birth to Amora…
Michael Nordenstrom was out for a solo ride on his mountain bike when he stopped at a specific spot along Utah’s San Rafael River to take a picture. A few years earlier, his truck had gotten stuck there and he had to call for help. As it turns out, someone else now needed his help…
A stray dog who had been living outside a 7-Eleven in Thailand after her owner tragically passed away is now finding a new beginning, delighting everyone who had been caring for her. Moo Dang and her elderly, homeless owner used to go on walks every day and stop at a 7-Eleven near the home of…
An Alaskan woman’s birthday surprise for her husband was hilariously thwarted by a moose. Tara Grantland had baked her husband’s favorite cookies and put them outside only for a local moose to decide the cookies were hers now. Tara has known Helga the moose since she was born, but that didn’t mean she was about…
Two brothers came to the rescue of a deer that had fallen through the ice not once, but twice in Cedarville Bay, Michigan. On a recent afternoon, Jeff Lipple’s wife, Christine, spotted a deer struggling to escape after falling into the icy waters. The couple owns the Island View Resort in Cedarville, Michigan, which is…
In a delightful video from Antarctica, a penguin demonstrates remarkable patience and polite manners when a couple unintentionally blocks its snowy path. Posted to social media by Ciera Ybarra, the now-viral video shows a couple admiring the beautiful scenery and penguins, unaware that they are obstructing one penguin’s route. The penguin quietly waits for them…
A family out hunting in Canada encountered a rare sight—two bull moose headbutting right in front of them on the road. In the video shared by the family, the two large moose are oblivious to the people and the approaching truck. They are too busy locking antlers and fighting. The video was filmed in September,…
British Columbia is home to the largest bald eagle gathering on the globe. In November, thousands of eagles gather at places around metro Vancouver where the Fraser River and Harrison River meet. The majestic birds feast on spawning salmon and, at least in the eyes of one photographer, take time to socialize. Wildlife photographer Christian…
In one extraordinary day, Annabell Whelan “stepped up to rescue not just one, but two owls in need of help” on the same day. Annabell, a Minnesota resident, knows it’s rare to see an owl during the day, but just before Christmas, she encountered two that needed help. The Minnesota resident’s first encounter was with…
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