Florida is known for its brave and fierce people. Every now and then I encounter stories online about something brave Floridians do. Today’s story is about such a man, who fought an alligator with his bare hands, all while smoking a cigar! Richard Willbanks, a retired senior citizen, was enjoying his afternoon in the company …
Rescue stories
One day, a wildlife rescuer Elle received a distressing call that led her to a challenging situation. She found a skunk in a churchyard, weak and covered in flies. The poor skunk was in a very bad condition, with flies swarming around it, indicating a serious problem called fly strike. This happens when flies lay …
A compassionate woman named Mona from Sacramento, California, recently encountered a rather unusual guest in her yard. Believe it or not, one ordinary day, her neighbor called to alert her about a hawk that had fallen off a tree and landed in her yard. According to him, the poor bird appeared wounded, unable to fly …
Every now and then, I come across a heartwarming story that truly reaffirms my faith in humanity. Here’s one such tale. Just a few days ago, the brave firefighters from Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) in Colorado demonstrated their heroism by rescuing a beautiful horse from drowning in a canal at the intersection of N. Giddings …
Marina, a seasoned zoologist with years of experience in wildlife rescue, has encountered many heartbreaking cases in her efforts to save bears and wolves. Among them, the story of a 25-year-old Himalayan brown bear named Chada stands out as particularly poignant and I couldn’t resist sharing it with you. Chada had spent nearly her entire …
Cows often wander away from the herd, but almost always find their way back. However, such wandering can lead them to unexpected and dangerous places, putting their lives at risk. That’s exactly what happened to this giant cow when she got separated from her herd. Fortunately, a brave group of friends noticed her in time …
A strange sight unfolded before the eyes of Californian residents: a bald animal digging through trash cans. When they discovered this odd creature, they were confused. It turned out to be a young black bear with a bad case of mange. The bear, named Eve, was saved and taken to the California Department of Fish …
Wild animal moms work day and night to provide a safe place for their babies. With dangerous predators lurking from behind every corner, these moms constantly worry about the well-being of their babies. Today’s story is about such a hard-working fox mom, who found an unusual place to hide her babies from the dangers around …
Having a house with a beautiful garden is something all of us aspire to have one day. However, a garden comes with a huge responsibility and I’m not talking about those beautiful flower beds. Living surrounded by nature means that once in a while you will encounter wildlife in your backyard. Making sure there are …
As much as winter is challenging for many animals, it’s especially tough for birds who have to deal with unexpected winter hazards, low temperatures and limited food sources. Sadly, most animals struggling with winter dangers don’t survive, but this tiny bird was fortunate enough to cross paths with a very creative and kind-hearted man. One …