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May 4, 2023

Smiling “Grandma” Turtle Gets Happily Adopted After Being Abandoned in a Dumpster

Sometimes, even in the darkest times, good things can find us and restore our hope. The story of a cheerful turtle who kept a smile on her face despite the hardships she went through is a great example of that. An elderly turtle who is missing both her right legs, found herself in a dumpster on a cold December morning.

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May 3, 2023

Man Transforms Unused Cistern Into an Underground Eel Pit Below His Home

You never know what could be hidden in someone's home.

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May 1, 2023

Sculpture Honoring the Life of Freya the Euthanized Walrus Is Unveiled in Norway

In 2022, a young walrus named Freya became a celebrity after taking up residence in Norway.

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April 30, 2023

Loving Pet Parent Builds a Tennis Ball Catapult So His Pup Can Always Play Fetch

Playing fetch is one of the most fun parts of having a dog. But sometimes, our furry friends have much more energy than we do, and they're a bit bummed when we're ready to stop the game. Wouldn't it be great if they could catch as many tennis balls as their little hearts desired? A man called George G.

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April 29, 2023

Dog Mom Is Shocked to Watch Her Freshly Groomed Pup Descend Into Giant Mud Puddle

For many dog parents, bathing their pets or taking them to a grooming salon is a whole ordeal.

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April 28, 2023

Man Rescues Trapped Sea Turtle That Became Tangled in Tree Roots on Her Way to Lay Eggs

A kindhearted man named Miguel Angel Escobar was in the right place at the right time.

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April 28, 2023

Parrots Taught to Video Call Each Other Show Increased Happiness According to New Study

Researchers have found that some birds love firing up a video call just as much as we do. This shouldn't come as a surprise, as in the wild, birds live in flocks. Loneliness can be a real problem for pet birds, so scientists from Northeastern University wanted to see if video chatting with other birds could improve their quality of life. The results are astounding.

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April 26, 2023

Can Bees Feel Emotions? New Study Suggests They Are Sentient

Bees are critical to American agriculture. They pollinate over $15 billion worth of crops across our country each year.

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April 24, 2023

Berlin Zoo Elephant Learns to Peel Bananas by Itself and Is Even Picky About Their Ripeness

The cleverness of elephants has captivated scientists and animal lovers alike for decades.

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April 21, 2023

Family Adopts “Unicorn” Dog With Bump On Her Head

Every dog is unique in its own way. However, there's only one special pup that has earned the title of “unicorn.” Strawberry is a 2-year-old pitbull who has a large bump on her head caused by scar tissue from an old injury. Although not life-threatening, this distinctive feature nearly led to Strawberry being euthanized. Luckily, she was rescued by La Belle Foundation, who helped place her in a loving home.

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