Category: Rescue Animals

A dramatic wildlife rescue unfolded off the coast of Alaska when a young killer whale became stranded on a rocky shoreline and was unable to return to the water. The approximately 20-foot-long orca was discovered alive on the rugged rocks of Prince of Wales Island on a Thursday morning. At the time, the whale was…

For a baby gorilla who has lost his family, feeling safe can mean everything. For Bobga, an orphaned gorilla from Cameroon, that sense of security has come from the caring people who look after him every day. Bobga is currently being cared for at the nursery of the Limbe Wildlife Centre, where dedicated staff are…

Most parents would be terrified to see a giant snake wrapped around their young child. But for Jamie Guarino, the scene was simply another moment between his daughter and a family pet he had raised for years. Guarino, a father from White Lake, Michigan, had cared for Nay-Nay, a Burmese python, since the snake was…

For most of their lives, Boonme and Buabaan knew only hard work, chains, and exhaustion. Boonme, an 80-year-old elephant, and Buabaan, 50, had spent decades working in Thailand’s forestry and elephant-trekking industries. They were forced to carry tourists and perform exhausting labor, often remaining chained when they weren’t working. After so many years of hardship,…

Animals may not speak our language, but their emotions can sometimes be impossible to misunderstand. In a heartbreaking scene, a herd of donkeys appeared to grieve after losing one of their beloved companions, a donkey named Bram. Bram had been a cherished member of the herd before becoming seriously ill with a severe lung condition.…

When Henry Kim noticed one of his beloved goldfish struggling to stay upright, he refused to simply accept that there was nothing he could do. Kim keeps around 20 goldfish in three tanks at his home and is deeply passionate about their well-being. So when some of his fish began floating upside down, he became…

In 1974, a group of chimpanzees was finally given a chance to experience freedom after years of suffering in captivity. The animals had spent years behind cold metal bars, isolated from sunlight and the outdoors. They had been taken from their natural environment and used for medical research before eventually being transferred to a sanctuary…

Koko the gorilla became famous around the world for her remarkable ability to communicate using sign language. But one of the most touching chapters of her life came when she was given an unexpected birthday gift — two tiny kittens. For her 44th birthday, Koko was presented with a box full of kittens and allowed…

For months, João had been facing serious health challenges that left him bedridden. While doctors worked to help his body recover, his daughter, Audrie Spake, knew that he needed something more than medical treatment — he needed a moment of comfort and hope. That moment came from an unexpected visitor named Paçoca. Paçoca is a…

A fishing trip in Nanoose Bay, British Columbia, turned into an unforgettable rescue when a fisherman spotted something unusual in the water. At first, he couldn’t believe what he was seeing. A young bald eagle was struggling to stay above the surface, swimming directly toward his boat. Instead of flying away, the exhausted bird appeared…