Earlier this year, China reported over 7,000 cases of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus that spreads rapidly in humid, densely populated areas. Authorities even rolled out covid-like measures, quarantining patients and…
A homeowner was tending her garden on a quiet afternoon when she noticed something unusual. Out of the corner of her eye, she spotted two small arms poking out of…
April Rose was sitting in her bedroom when she noticed a bird perched on a branch outside her window. It looked like a fascinating creature — black or gray, with…
When Lilia Toscano spotted a taped-up tote left outside her Detroit, Michigan home, she immediately felt something was wrong. The odd placement of the tote prompted her to investigate further.…
In Tampa Bay, Florida, Brianna Varner has made it a habit to visit Pass-a-Grille Beach after storms pass through the area. The storms often leave stranded animals in need of…
Last month, a Texas homeowner, Shawnda Bentley, was in for an unusual surprise when she spotted something strange protruding from a crack in her concrete porch. A small tail and…
Dan Ballard and Jane Hunter, wildlife enthusiasts from Austin, Texas, have long enjoyed capturing and sharing footage of local wildlife in their backyard on their YouTube channel, Texas Backyard Wildlife.…
It's heartbreaking to think about how some animals are treated, and one particular story has truly shaken me. A cat, once abandoned and neglected beyond recognition, was found in an…
The debate over whether dogs should sleep in bed with their human companions has been around for as long as humans and dogs have shared homes. While some argue that…
For many animals, life in captivity is all they know—never experiencing the vast, open world outside their cages. This was the heartbreaking reality for Vanilla, a 28-year-old chimpanzee who spent…