Animals

December 11, 2022

Deer Remembers a Famous Friend Years After He Helped Rescue Him

Years ago, an orphaned baby fawn found shelter on country singer Travis Tritt’s porch. It was a rainy morning, and the deer kept Tritt company as he sipped his coffee. His 45-acre property is a frequent place for wildlife to visit, but this little fawn got the star treatment. Tritt’s wife Theresa looked after the baby forest animal, naming him Oakley and bottle-feeding him. Once Oakley was old enough, he went out on his own.

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December 7, 2022

42 Purrfect Gifts for People Who Love Animals

If you’re feeling like a busy bee this hectic holiday season, finding the purrfect presents for friends and family can seem like a daunting task. With this cute and cuddly collection of critter-centric gifts, however, you can cross any animal-loving loved ones off your list. Inspired by the diversity of the animal kingdom, this unique selection showcases a wide range of goodies.

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December 1, 2022

New Owl Species Has Been Documented on Príncipe Island off the Coast of Africa

While vanishing species receive a lot of well-deserved attention, new species are also continually being discovered and documented. About 18,000 new species are described scientifically each year. Estimates suggest millions more remain unknown. A new species of the adorable scops owl has recently been documented for the first time, emerging from obscurity. Announced in ZooKeys, the small bird is likely critically endangered, but utterly adorable.

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