Animals

July 14, 2026

Grandpa Tossed in the Air by a Bison at Yellowstone Gives an Update After the Attack

Bison are some of the most formidable animals that call Yellowstone National Park home. But while thousands flock to the area to catch a glimpse of these animals every year, there is always the risk of something going wrong. And things definitely went wrong for Carl McDaniel, a 65-year-old grandpa, who was on the receiving end of a bison attack after trying to protect his grandson.

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July 8, 2026

Neighborhood Crows Land on This Woman’s Head Every Single Day

Friends can come from the most unlikely of places, arriving in our lives in ways we’d never expect. That’s what happened to Joni Kamlet, who has formed an unexpected friendship with the crows in her San Francisco neighborhood. Every day, Kamlet walks 3 to 4 miles through her neighborhood. On one of those walks, she saw a neighbor having a funny interaction with the crows he was feeding—one landed right on his head.

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June 23, 2026

Europe’s First Elephant Sanctuary Offers a New Home for Former Circus and Zoo Animals

Over 600 elephants are currently living in captivity across Europe, but until recently the continent had no suitable sanctuaries to safely rehome these endangered animals. Fortunately, that’s about to change with the opening of a groundbreaking new sanctuary in Portugal’s Alentejo region called Pangea. It will be the first of its kind in Europe dedicated to providing a protected haven for elephants rescued from captivity.

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June 15, 2026

Three Mule Deer Become the First To Cross California’s New Wildlife Overpass

In Siskiyou County, northern California, Highway 97 cuts through what used to be continuous forest. For years, dozens of deer, elk, and other wildlife unfortunately died after being hit by cars while trying to cross between habitats. However, the government recently built a $20 million overpass designed to help animals cross safely above traffic. And even though the bridge isn’t quite finished, animals have already started using it.

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