Remember when you were a kid and you lived for those moments when your parents brought you to the local zoo? I could barely wait for the weekend to see all those majestic animals inches away from me.  Recently, a zoo advertised its new and exciting exhibit, featuring a species the zoo has never had …

Holley Muraco is a PhD marine biologist and an assistant research professor at the Mississippi State University with a penchant for all wildlife.  In her free time, she’s also a volunteer at Woodshed Wildlife Rescue, primarily aiding in the rehabilitation of beavers.  Her affection for these charming semiaquatic rodents has led her to become a …

One day in Beaumont, California, a man glanced outside his window and spotted something that made him look twice – a wild bobcat strolling right through his yard. At first, he thought she was just passing by. But then he noticed something small and fluffy hanging from her mouth. His eyes widened as he realized …

A typical workday at the Spindletop Boomtown Museum in Beaumont, Texas, took a wild turn last month when a gift shop worker made an unusual discovery.  As she returned from a restroom break, she spotted a peculiar figure crouched in the museum’s doorway.  Upon closer inspection, she realized it was exactly what she thought: an …

During one of his long walks, a man named Riyadh Khalaf stumbled upon a mysterious egg. He wasn’t sure what kind of egg it was, but it was clear that it had been accidentally abandoned. Unable to leave it behind, Riyadh gently took the egg and brought it home. But, what happened next was truly …

Rose, the sheep in today’s story, had a pretty rough start in life. Born and raised on a meat processing farm, her fate looked grim.  In this overcrowded farm, sheep had little to no space to move. They were all closed up in big, crowded barns, and they never experienced the outside world.  One day, …

Kimberly Rose and her friend were longboarding along Venice Beach, California when suddenly they heard faint cries coming from nearby.  The disturbing sound resembled the meows of a distressed kitten who was definitely in trouble. Curious, Kimberly started following the sound, which led her to a palm tree where she discovered a tiny kitten stuck …

Friendships can come from unexpected places, especially the most unusual ones. A man named Christian Torres didn’t believe this until it happened to him. He made an unlikely friend, but what surprised him even more was that they had been spending time together before they even met.  Christian had unknowingly been carrying his future friend …

The devoted team at a wild horse sanctuary in Livermore, Colorado, had been closely watching one of their beloved mares, Resurrection, who was expecting a baby. Her gentle demeanor and growing belly had everyone anticipating the arrival of a new foal, a precious moment for any rescue organization. Yet, within this seemingly typical pregnancy was …

Shannon James, a veterinarian and wildlife rehabilitator from Westchester County, NY, has rescued numerous wild animals over the past few years. However, one of her rescue stories stood out to me so much that I had to share it with you. Get ready for this incredible rescue story! One day while Shannon was at her …