Not long ago, a beautiful parrot faced a rather grim future. With its beak severely damaged to the point of not existing, the poor thing had slim chances of survival. Fortunately, it was rescued by Paulo Roberto Martins Nunziata, a kind-hearted individual who runs his own bird rescue and preservation center. Over many years, he …
Nicole Jackson
It has always amazed me how some humans can form special bonds with certain animals. Take for example KhamLa, a beautiful female elephant, and Darrick, a part-time mahout at Elephant Nature Park. These two have a very special bond that’s built on mutual love and respect. Given KhamLa’s rough start in life and her initially …
One of my favorite things about summer is observing hummingbirds in my garden. These magical little birds are a beautiful sight to behold! Recently, while I was surfing through the internet, I stumbled upon a video that warmed my heart on so many levels. On what seemed to be a normal day for this California …
One day, Paul Barton, a talented pianist, started a journey that changed his life. What started as a three-month trip turned into a commitment to help elephants for the rest of his life. That’s when he met Khwan, a passionate wildlife artist and animal rights advocate who would later become his wife. Thanks to her, …
Friendships between different species are both special and rare. In this touching story, Güero the Lion and a tiny squirrel form just such a bond, and their adorable interaction is sure to warm your heart! Güero the Lion once lived in a small cage at a rundown zoo, under dismal conditions. It was a place …
When Sarah Keith met Ella, a sweet one-year-old Border Collie, she never imagined they would share 11 beautiful years together. Ella’s first owner, a farmer, had reared her to be a sheepdog but soon realized she wasn’t suited for the task. He decided to get another puppy, and that’s when Ella went to live with …
These little rascals always find themselves in the craziest situations – and they seem to fit right in. Being weird obviously comes naturally to them! Recently, I stumbled upon a photo of a raccoon riding an alligator in Ocala National Forest, Florida. Yes, you read that right! As one YouTube comment put it: “Nothing can …