Animals

April 15, 2022

Rescued Baby Rhino and Baby Zebra Form an Adorably Unexpected Bond

Baby animals can be incredibly open and loving, no matter what their species. And the adorable bond between two unlikely animal friends at the Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary in South Africa serves as indisputable proof of that statement. Daisy, a rescued baby rhino who was found orphaned in the wild, came to the sanctuary in very critical condition.

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April 1, 2022

African Flamingo Spotted in Texas 17 Years After Escaping Kansas Zoo

In a twist that sounds like a Disney movie come to life, an African flamingo that escaped from a Kansas zoo 17 years ago is still living its best life out in the wild. Last spotted in 2019, the flamingo—known as No. 492 for the number on its leg band—recently made an appearance again. A local fisherman and wildlife guide reported the sighting on the coast of Texas.

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March 25, 2022

Photographer Captures Rare Glimpse of Siberian Tiger in Its Natural Environment

In 2013, Sascha Fonseca turned his fascination with animals into a career. Now, the German-born, Dubai-based photographer specializes in DSLR camera traps that allow him to get an unparalleled view of wildlife. The power of these camera traps was recently proven when Fonseca recorded a rare Siberian tiger in its natural environment. These critically endangered big cats are the world's largest, but there are only around 500 left in the wild.

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