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- 'Tiger King' drama overshadows abuse of captive tigers in U.S. Sat, 25 Apr 20, 12:30amNetflix's wildly popular "Tiger King" documentary series has been progressively sweeping the nation since it first aired on March 20. As an outrageous, binge-worthy drama released when self-isolation and uncertainty were...
- Koala-sniffing detection dog, Bear, helps save koalas from Australian bushfires Thu, 12 Dec 19, 3:30amRecord-breaking bushfires are raging along the eastern and southeastern coast of Australia, burning through prime marsupial habitat and claiming the lives of hundreds of koalas, an already vulnerable species...
- Thousands of animals have been displaced by California wildfires Thu, 15 Nov 18, 4:30amThe California wildfires are raging on, but humans aren’t the only ones in danger. Thousands of pets and farm animals have received attention in Northern and Southern California while over 400 square miles continue to burn....
- Tiny seahorse trapped in fishing line gets a second chance Sat, 16 Jun 18, 3:00amA tiny seahorse named Frito received a second chance at life after being trapped in fishing line. Florida resident Dawn McCartney said she and her two daughters were snorkeling when they found a rope and plastic trash in...
- Floridians rescue Manatees stranded on shores drained by Irma Tue, 12 Sep 17, 12:01amOf all the destructive impacts of a hurricane, with its life-threatening storm surges and massive flooding, the sudden lack of aquatic habitat is not a typical concern...
- Pokmon Go players are rescuing real animals in the wild Fri, 29 Jul 16, 9:13pmUnless you've been living under a Geodude, you've probably seen, heard, or read something about Pokémon Go. But did you know some gamers are actually rescuing real animals as they play? Whilst on a hunt for Dratini, Olivia...
- Sea turtle is rescued after being dragged onto a beach and beaten for selfies Fri, 24 Jun 16, 3:00pmAdd this case to the list of selfish and oblivious tourists terrorizing an animal for their own entertainment. This week, a poor sea turtle was dragged onto a beach in Lebanon by people seeking a photo op, joining the ranks...
- Watch Hoover the tiger released into nature after 12 dreadful years in a circus cage Fri, 17 Jun 16, 3:00amAfter 12 years living in a circus cage and enduring terrible abuses, Hoover the tiger is finally free. He was rescued from a circus in Peru last April, where he had been enslaved his entire life. Circus trainers whipped and...
- Good samaritan buys turtles sold for food and returns them to the sea Thu, 17 Dec 15, 3:30amA Papua New Guinea man's photos have gone viral after he shared the heartwarming story of his efforts to rescue sea turtles being sold for their meat. Arron Culling wrote on Facebook that he and a co-worker found two turtles...
- London’s First Cat Cafe is Open for Play Tue, 4 Mar 14, 9:28amLondon's very first cat cafe, Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium opened its doors over the weekend. Located in Shoredich, just off Brick Lane, this unique teashop offers the prrrfect space for playing with feline friends over a...
- Europe’s First Cat Cafe Opens in London Tue, 4 Mar 14, 3:14amEurope's very first cat cafe, Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium opened its doors in London over the weekend. Located in Shoredich, just off Brick Lane, this unique teashop offers the prrrfect space for playing with feline friends...
- Rescued Dog Becomes First Pup to Climb Mount Everest Fri, 15 Nov 13, 3:30amAn abandoned mutt that was found starving in a garbage dump in India has become the first dog to climb to Everest’s Base Camp with his globe-trotting owner...
- Rescued Puppy Becomes First Dog to Climb Mount Everest Thu, 14 Nov 13, 10:00pmAn abandoned mutt that was found starving in a garbage dump in India has become the first dog to climb to Everest’s Base Camp with his globe-trotting owner...
- Japanese Loggerhead Turtle Swims Again With Prosthetic Flippers After Shark Attack Wed, 20 Feb 13, 4:00amA 25-year-old loggerhead turtle that lost her fins to a shark attack received a new pair of prosthetic limbs on Tuesday. Scientists at the Suma Aqualife Park in Kobe, Japan, designed the new limbs using the latest developments...
- Harmony House Cat Shelter is Chicago’s First Net-Zero Commercial Building Sat, 21 Jul 12, 5:20amDesigned by Farr Associates and dbHMS, Harmony House for Cats‘ brand new shelter is Chicago’s first net-zero commercial building, and is pursuing LEED-NC Platinum certification...