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Instances of road accidents involving animals are becoming more inevitable with the construction of highways all over the world. To address this growing problem, Utah officials built a wildlife overpass that animals can use to go from one side of the road to the other. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources erected the bridge in
We all have that one thing we’re embarrassed to admit we like. It could be a tacky reality TV show, a trashy novel, or music that we’re pretty sure many people would think is awful. Most of us are afraid of judgment, so we sometimes keep certain things to ourselves. But this cat in Seattle
One of nature’s most fascinating qualities is its constant ability to surprise us. Just when we thought we know everything there is to know, we learn that we’re wrong most of the time. And that experience is both humbling and eye-opening. We realize that we still have a lot to learn, and that’s okay. The
Sometimes, the most beautiful friendships are the ones you least expected to blossom. Many of us have experienced this – we meet one person who is our total opposite, only to find out that we vibe with them despite our differences. This situation proves that we don’t necessarily develop great relationships only with those who
Most of us have been working from home ever since the coronavirus pandemic started. It’s convenient and safe, but other people tend to feel less productive when they’re in the comfort of their own houses. If you’re someone used to working in the office, surrounded by your colleagues, and with designated breaks, adjusting to the
Reunions are almost always a moving occasion to witness, be it between friends, parents and children, or humans and animals. Being separated from our loved ones is one of the hardest experiences we can go through, and this only makes the act of reuniting oh so sweet. A man from Malaga, Spain, named Ismael Fernández
When we think of polar bears, we automatically picture them in the Arctic, surrounded by snowy and icy landscapes. This image has been deeply ingrained in our minds that it’s hard to imagine these furry giants in any other environment. The North experiences changing seasons, too. And as summer arrives, polar bears come out and
Sloths are known for being notoriously slow, but when faced with certain situations, it turns out that they can be quite fast. In a recent video shared by Steven Vela, a guide for Canoa Aventura, he and a group of tourists in Costa Rica witnessed an event rarely seen by humans – the birth of
This veterinarian from California has been providing free medical care to pets of the homeless for almost a decade, and he has no plans of stopping. Dr. Kwane Stewart, 49, spends his free time wandering in the impoverished areas of his hometown of San Diego and Los Angeles. Sometimes, he also strolls around Sacramento and
An unlikely friendship developed between a pigeon and a puppy when they met in a shelter – and it’s the most adorable thing you will ever see! Herman, the pigeon, and Lundy, the 8-week-old Chihuahua, met at The Mia Foundation, a New York-based rescue dedicated to giving pets with congenital disabilities a chance at having
This dog owner from Strathdownie in Western Victoria got the surprise of her life when her Golden Retriever brought home a new friend – a baby koala! Of all the things that Kerry McKinnon’s dog, Asha, brought home, this one is by far the most unexpected. “It was quite early in the morning, and my
As humans, we strive to achieve a sense of belongingness everywhere we go. We crave for companionship and constantly find ways to make friends and cultivate relationships with other people. The same goes for animals. Unfortunately, for this female bison living in a farm sanctuary, the possibility of forming a bond with other animals seemed