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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
As Jane Harper was taking a leisurely stroll with her furry companions along the river, something terrible caught her attention. The piercing cries of a distressed dog echoed through the air, causing Jane to quickly look towards the riverbank. Without a moment’s hesitation, she sprinted towards the source of the distress. To her horror, she …
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 …