Florida firefighters rescue bear cub dubbed “Smokey Junior” from bush fire April 8, 2016 As a wildfire was raging in Central Florida, one teeny tiny bear cub was alone in the middle of it. That’s when Lake County Fire… Continue Reading
“Monster” 15-foot, 800-pound alligator killed in Florida April 6, 2016 Outwest Farms in Okeechobee, Florida have posted an out-of-this-world photo of a giant alligator. “Lee Lightsey and I had the pleasure of doing a guided gator hunt… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Gorilla mother cuddles her twins April 6, 2016 Twins is an incredibly rare occurrence among mountain gorillas. But on Jan. 18, trackers with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund spotted Isaro, a mother… Continue Reading
Atlanta Braves player Freddie Freeman’s cats love road tripping April 5, 2016 Now that baseball season is in full swing, we figure it’s time to reflect on Spring Training. Specifically, the road to spring training. That’s… Continue Reading
Killer whale known as “Dopey Dick” makes waves 40 years later off Scotland April 4, 2016 Dopey Dick gained his unflattering name almost four decades ago when the killer whale swam upriver into a Northern Irish city seemingly in pursuit… Continue Reading
“Man-eater” tiger sentenced to life at a zoo in India April 2, 2016 In an unusual court decision, a tiger called Ustad has been sentenced to spent the rest of its life in a zoo after India’s… Continue Reading
Rare encounter with endangered Florida panther captured on video April 1, 2016 Tina Dorschel was out on a morning nature walk at the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples when she came upon a an incredibly rare Florida panther. Or rather,… Continue Reading
Therapy animals are now part of Alberta’s roadside assistance April 1, 2016 Breaking down during your breakdown? Don’t worry, the Alberta Motor Association has you covered. It’s now adding some much-needed bedside manner to its roadside assistance… Continue Reading
Goat on a wire rescued by lucky encounter with ladder wielding men March 30, 2016 How many people does it take to rescue a goat dangling from a power line? Six, it seems, and one to hold the camera…. Continue Reading
Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward stung 20 times during Spring Training March 28, 2016 Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward managed to keep his sense of humor – and fine form – despite being swarmed by bees during a… Continue Reading