Meet elephant IR1: One of Kenya’s rare “hundred pounders” November 18, 2014 By any measure, IR1 is impressive. The male elephant is at least 45-years-old, appears to have suffered a serious head wound and is one of… Continue Reading
California student accused of sexually assaulting a sheep November 17, 2014 The so-called “sheep incident” at Fresno State University still has the California campus abuzz. Last week, a 23-year-old student, apparently stressed out by mid-terms… Continue Reading
The case for hopeless causes: Abused, neglected animals are given a second chance November 17, 2014 Back in August, Noah’s Arks Rescue was called in to help a puppy that could not walk. The animal, which was taken to the Okefenokee… Continue Reading
Close – and amazing – encounters with humpback whales November 16, 2014 Sea-goers have witnessed some incredibly athletic displays by humpback whales in recent days. Norwegian fishermen Svein Aasjord and Trond Ivarjord got a little closer… Continue Reading
Courageous baby elephant fights off 14 lions – and wins November 14, 2014 Young Hercules certainly lives up to his name. Dramatic video captured by tourists in Zambia show a baby bull elephant defending himself from the attack… Continue Reading
Wild mustangs here today, possibly gone tomorrow November 14, 2014 The North American West once teemed with plains bison, greater sage-grouse, grizzly bears and wild horses. People, development, industry have been slowly wiping out… Continue Reading
Lights, camera, polar bears in action! November 11, 2014 Have you always wanted to see a polar bear in the wild? Well, now you can from the comfort of your couch as the… Continue Reading
Pets for vets: Service dogs provide therapy for wounded soldiers November 11, 2014 The power of pet therapy has been well documented. Little wonder soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder have turned to service dogs to help… Continue Reading
Pets with extreme birth defects get new lease on life November 10, 2014 The Mia Foundation doesn’t just rescue wayward animals, it takes in the most difficult animals to rehabilitate. Those born with birth defects. The animals have… Continue Reading
See this orphaned baby sea otter learn to be an otter November 10, 2014 Pup 681 doesn’t have the catchiest name, but this baby sea otter is a boatload of cuteness. The female pup was rescued last month… Continue Reading
