In a recent video, a man takes us along on his hiking adventure, where he unexpectedly runs into an opossum. Instead of just moving along, he decides to give us some fun facts about this misunderstood animal. As soon as the opossum spots him, it gets so scared that it faints, literally “playing possum.” The …

A railroad worker became a hero overnight for helping an animal in desperate need of help. During his shift, he spotted an animal on the railroad tracks. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was a raccoon stuck on the tracks.  While many people turn a blind eye to animals in need, this brave man did …

Stephanie Hayes was in a small boat with her family when she spotted something unusual in the water.  Upon closer inspection, she discovered an osprey struggling to stay afloat.  Without hesitation, she quickly formulated a rescue plan, knowing that without her help, the bird would undoubtedly drown. Generally, osprey birds, historically known as sea hawks, …

The bond between a mother and her baby is one of the strongest forces in nature, and for elephants, it’s no different. Even when danger looms, a little elephant will stay close to his mother, no matter what. In this case, it wasn’t just a typical day for the duo – it was a terrifying …

As they were driving to a doctor’s appointment, Kirk Barharn and Angie Hillmer noticed something unusual by the road.  In an old wire fence, they spotted a moose tangled up, frantically trying to free herself. The couple immediately pulled over, determined to help. Despite recovering from an ankle injury, Kirk limped out of the car …

Wildfires are alarmingly common in certain areas, yet no one truly understands the devastating impact they can have on wildlife. Many animals end up injured or, even worse, die, trying to escape the deadly fire and survive. Such danger followed this mama sloth and her young baby. Even though they both survived, they endured a …

Tom, an 8-year-old brown horse, recently won over the internet and the reason for that is quite comical.  His owner posted a video about Tom and his ‘performance’, that left people in stitches. By now you’re probably wondering what could be so funny about a horse. Well, let’s start from the beginning.  Tom lives on …

Mike, also known as Aqua Mike on Instagram, was informed about a tiny newborn turtle that needed special care.  With many years of experience when it comes to turtles, Mike agreed to help. However, he had no idea just how special this tiny turtle was.  Mike discovered that this baby turtle was born with its …

When I was a little girl, I spent most of my summer holidays ‘rescuing’ bees, lizards, or any other wildlife that came wandering around our backyard.  Fortunately, all these animals were perfectly happy and healthy and by ‘rescuing’ I mean that I would catch them, admire them, and set them free! Growing up surrounded by …

Recently, Kristie Pereira from Maryland shared a shocking story that captured public attention.  She discovered Beau, a dog she once owned, listed for adoption on a local rescue’s website.  Previously, due to unforeseen circumstances and Beau’s health issues, Kristie had been advised to surrender him for euthanasia.  Imagine her surprise when she found him months …