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A team of scientists recently made an amazing discovery: a new species of hammerhead shark that had been hiding in plain sight!  They named it Sphyrna alleni, but for a long time, it was thought to be a bonnethead shark.  It took a lot of hard work, including years of research and DNA tests, to …

A recent event left everyone at Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo in shock because what happened was probably a first-time occurrence there. Brookfield Zoo Chicago is a home to many different animals, including a small, completely harmless fish known as the epaulette shark.  These sharks show little fear of humans, so they’re easily handled. However, although they’re …

The Michaelis family from Cedar Hills, Utah, was enjoying a relaxing day in their backyard, completely unaware that danger was lurking nearby. Their loyal seven-year-old yellow Labrador, Ella, was behaving strangely. Her ears were perked up, and she was growling softly, her body tense as she backed away slowly. It was clear that something had …

Cats can have different genetic mutations; however, some are so rare that they often leave people astonished. That’s exactly what happened when the Tennessee shelter staff found a kitten with an uncommon genetic mutation in the box. It all happened when an auto repair shop employee found a taped-up box abandoned by the shop’s back …

Too many dogs miss out on the chance to find a loving home simply because of their appearance. Unfortunately, Pit Bulls are among the breeds most affected by this unfair bias. One such case is Yogi, a lovable Pittie who has spent more than two years at a Florida rescue, watching countless other dogs find …

Sometimes, cats seem to show up in our lives at just the right time, as if they somehow know exactly that we need them – even before we do. For Willow’s mom, that couldn’t have been more true. Let me share their heartwarming story with you! One day in Tampa, a woman found a tiny …

Riley and Abe, two inseparable sheep, live the good life at their sanctuary. However, not too long ago, things were pretty grim for these guys. Authorities discovered a heartbreaking situation on a farm in North Carolina, where over two hundred animals were severely neglected. Many were starving, and sadly, some had already passed away. Thankfully, …

“I’ll be keeping the dog.” David Lindsay, a 65-year-old retired builder from Cambridge, learned that puppies have a knack for chewing just about anything – even human toes.  What started as a seemingly painful wake-up call turned into a life-saving moment, all thanks to his bulldog puppy, Harley. David had fallen asleep on his living …

It was just another quiet, early Saturday morning at the Tanner household in Spring, Texas, when everything changed in an instant. Gabriel Silva, a high school senior, lay asleep in his room, completely unaware that his life was about to take a dramatic turn. But while the rest of the house remained oblivious, the family …

Henry the crocodile has made quite the name for himself – and for all the right reasons. He’s the oldest croc in the world ruling the reptile kingdom at his conservation center for over thirty years, like a true legend. Henry will soon be celebrating his 124th birthday, and he’s still as lively as ever. …