All articles tagged with #animals
A BuzzFeed-style Yahoo Life piece curates 22 real, uplifting facts shared on Threads, from humans being made of stardust and cows having best friends to the healing power of a hug, plus bite-sized notes on neuroplasticity and other everyday scientific marvels—celebrating daily life’s small wonders and urging readers to notice the magic around them.
A Jersey hedgehog stuck in a wall was rescued in what observers describe as a miracle, while a duck near Ringwood recovered from a beak injury and was released after treatment.
A barn owl named Little Reg, stranded about 70 miles from shore during the Round Britain and Ireland Race, was rescued by British Army crew aboard a racing boat after repeatedly falling into the sea. The emaciated bird was cared for on the boat, then taken to land for veterinary care, with conservationists calling the rescue a miracle. Little Reg is now at the RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre in England, where staff say it’s improving and donors are being asked to help with supplies.
A World Population Review analysis maps the deadliest animal for each US state, revealing snakes as the single greatest danger in 14 states, whitetail deer in four, rattlesnakes in three, and unusual leaders like dogs in Illinois, coyotes in Minnesota, and black bears in Kentucky.
Dutch researchers placed a 24-cm wheel in a natural urban area and found wild mice were the main users (88% of wheel events), with rats, shrews, frogs, and even slugs also using it. Over more than three years they logged over 200,000 visits and 12,000 video clips, showing wheel running occurs in the wild and isn’t merely a captivity artifact. The study suggests wheel-running may reflect natural motivation—possibly metabolic reward, play, or exploration—and varies with season, with implications for how we view lab mice and animal welfare.
Jackie, the California bald eagle who became an internet sensation, died after a period of illness, drawing tributes from fans and underscoring the bond between wildlife and online communities.
Capybaras wandered into the Cuiabá-based Mato Grosso state legislature during a voting session, calmly traversing the floor before staff removed them to a nearby wildlife park; no damage was reported and the animals were drawn to the fountain and nearby water
Capybaras, the world’s largest rodents and social media darlings, were filmed wandering the Mato Grosso state legislative building in Brazil as a civil servant calmly guided them back outside, creating a lighthearted moment inside the government complex.
A woman at a resort tells a stranger not to touch the koi after seeing him lean into a pond, arguing that touching koi can harm their slime coat; her husband is surprised by how blunt she was, and a Reddit AITA thread about whether she overstepped drew mixed but largely supportive responses.
Punch, a young Japanese macaque abandoned by his mother, was raised at Ichikawa City Zoo with help from an orangutan plushie to aid his grip. After initial rejection from other monkeys, his endearing story and charm drew global attention. On his first birthday, he received about 2,500 cards from around the world, with the messages and a video recounting his early days on display at the zoo.
Seattle wildlife experts say Jimothy’s short-spined fame may extend beyond one raccoon, with local posts suggesting more deformed raccoons roam Ballard; raccoons in the wild typically live 3–5 years, but Jimothy appears healthy in viral footage, prompting a reminder to admire wildlife from a distance as residents wonder if there are multiple ‘Jimothys’ in Seattle and celebrate the magic in the wild.
A stray cat at PurrfectlyFeral in Llangedwyn, Powys, gave birth to Gemini, a kitten with diprosopus (two noses and two mouths). The rare condition, also known as a Janus kitten, usually results in stillbirth or short survival, but Gemini is being bottle-fed hourly and monitored around the clock as rescuers call it a tiny miracle; the mother rejected the firstborn, and the eight-kitten litter is being cared for with donations.
A stray mother cat at PurrfectlyFeral in Llangedwyn, Powys, gave birth to eight kittens, including Gemini, a rare diprosopus (Janus) kitten with two noses and two mouths. Rejected by its mother, Gemini requires hourly bottle feeding and is being monitored around the clock as the rescue, funded by donations, cares for the fragile litter.
Scientists have identified a new monkey species, Colobus congoensis, locally known as Likweli, in the Congolese Lomami rainforest. The elusive primate weighs about 15 pounds, spans roughly four feet from nose to tail, sports a dramatic black coat with a pink/orange mouth, and emits a low roar. Its range covers about 650 square miles, and genetic analysis suggests it diverged from its closest relative around 5 million years ago.
A dog that apparently ingested cannabis was rescued from Britain’s highest mountain, with a grateful owner recounting the mountain rescue. The incident highlights the dangers of cannabis to pets and the swift response of rescuers.