Zookeepers Discover That Tasmanian Devils Can Glow In The Dark
When most of us think about Tasmanian devils, we automatically think about the cartoon character that spins like a tornado. In reality, they are actually interesting creatures and it seems as if they have a superpower as well: They can glow-in-the-dark! The Toledo Zoo made the discovery and posted it on December 5 to their Facebook account. It is the first time biofluorescence been seen in marsupials and documented. The zoo posted the following information along with a picture: “Biofluorescence refers to the phenomenon by which a living...
Woman Rescues Dog After It Disappears Under The Heavy Sea Foam
Seafoam is a rather unusual phenomenon off of Australia’s Gold Coast. Because of extreme weather in the area, the brown foam is covering many of the beaches and it makes it almost impossible to see the water. An area near Gold Coast Snapper Rocks is where a woman could be seen wading through the foam looking for her dog, Hazel, according to Australian outlet 7 News. It was a heroic rescue attempt that was caught on camera by a meteorologist was in the area. Photo: YouTube / BBC News Hazel’s owner can be seen in the video searching...
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Favorite Wildlife Pics of 2020 Show The Heart Of Wonderful Wildlife
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Favorite Wildlife Pics of 2020 show 20 different species living their best lives. After a year filled with heartache and fear, these images come as a welcome change, bringing hope for the new year. Ten of the photos came from Julie Larsen Maher at The WCS’ flagship zoo, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited Bronx Zoo. Ten more were submitted by WCS scientists working around the world. According to a WCS press release, judges couldn’t help but include “an...
‘Roxy Was My Entire World,’ Army Veteran Honors Beloved PTSD Service Dog In Emotional Instagram Photos
Army infantry veteran Justin Tucker has lost his best friend Roxy, a PTSD service dog who had more than 4,000 followers on Instagram. Roxy, a pit bull, was declining in health after doctors discovered she had cancer. She was euthanized about four months after the diagnosis. “Roxy was my entire world,” Tucker said after watching his steadfast friend cross the rainbow bridge. Source: Instagram/roxytheptsdservicedogArmy infantry veteran Justin Tucker and hid PTSD service dog Roxy. “From leaving active duty Army and becoming a...
Viral Photo Of Widowed Penguins Watching The Skyline Wins Photography Award
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. But some pictures don’t necessarily bring words to mind, but rather, they evoke emotion. And the following picture definitely brings out all the feelings of happiness as it’s a photo of two adorable penguins staring at the St Kilda Pier skyline in Melbourne, Australia. The precious photo, which was taken back in 2019, went viral after being posted online. It then went on to win a prize at Oceanographic magazine’s Ocean Photograph Awards 2020. The picture was taken by...
Dog Spends His First Christmas With His New Family After 3 Years Of Neglect
Pets are a gift that should not be taken for granted. Unfortunately, not everyone who gets a pet treats them with love and respect. And for one previously neglected mixed beagle pup, he finally has received a second chance at a happy family. The sweet little pooch named Bean had spent the first three years of his life tucked away inside an outdoor cage. According to PETA, poor Bean’s housing was “filled with trash, his only shelter a rotting doghouse until PETA replaced it, and the only affection he received came from PETA’s...
Deer That Visits A Nearby Community On Christmas Survives After Getting Show By An Arrow
There is a deer in Kenora, Canada that is well-known to the local townspeople. The friendly deer has even been given the name of Carrot as he would often come around and interact with the local people. He would sometimes be seen with another buck named Potato. One of the Ontario residents, Lee-Anne Carver, had named some of the local deer who were known to be friendly with the Kenora neighbors. Carrot was known for making visits to the area for about three years. Both Lee-Anne and her husband had gotten well-acquainted with Carrot, so it was...
Baby Anteater Surprise Staff And Survives After His Mother Rejected Him
Ziggy the Giant Anteater is somewhat of a Christmas miracle baby. The little anteater was born on December 8th at the Miami Zoo. However, shortly after birth, he was rejected by his mother who left him to fend for himself in a deserted part of her enclosure. On one of the coldest nights of the year, Miami Zoo employees found little Ziggy. He wasn’t doing too well, having become quite weakened from the cold. They immediately took him into the zoo’s hospital and put him into intensive care. Thankfully, little Ziggy proved to have a...
Dog Finds Forever Home Just Before Christmas After Spending 3+ Years In A Shelter
All animals deserve a loving, forever home. Sadly, there are thousands of animals in shelters waiting for their turn at a chance to live happily ever after. It’s quite heartbreaking – particularly around the holidays as no animal should have to spend Christmas alone in a shelter. But for one 10-year-old Labrador retriever mix, he got his Christmas present early when he was adopted. Capone is the pooch who had spent a total of 1,134 days waiting at the Animal Friends shelter in Pittsburg for someone to love him. The shelter’s...
Rescue Tortoise Enjoys A Custom Shell Scratching Station
If there is one thing that 2020 has taught us, it’s that we should never take the little things for granted. It is these little, everyday moments – like reading a book, enjoying a cup of coffee, or having a relaxing bath – where we can find immense joy. Animals are often great teachers of this, as they know just how to appreciate the small things in life and derive the most pleasure from them. A great example of this is Princess Neferu. The African spurred tortoise lives at the Badger Run Wildlife Rehab located in Klamath...
