This site is supported by our readers. We may earn a commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through links. Slicing through the air over North America, this bird, a Northern Rough-winged Swallow, won’t fail to leave one mesmerized with the way it can chase down insects right out of the sky.

Northern Rough-winged Swallow: Aerial Acrobat of North American Skies (2024)

Washington State

It may look like Gollum escaped from J.R.R. Tolkien’s universe through space and time, but this isn’t fiction. A kinkajou was climbing on a wooden sign post at a Washington State rest stop, and that is not where this animal is supposed to be. Maybe that’s why it looked so disturbed when someone took pictures of the creature peering at them.

Mysterious Gollum-Like Creature Found at Washington Rest Stop

I wish all canines had a happy puppyhood and a life filled with the infinite affection that they deserve. A little puppy who was cruelly abandoned in a village was worthy of being spoiled with love. And yet, merciless people separated him from his beloved mom and left him to fend for himself.

This Tiny Little Pup Is Completely Heartbroken After His Humans Leave Him All Alone

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Australian authorities said Thursday they are investigating the illegal killing of at least 65 kangaroos found shot or apparently rammed by a vehicle.A local wildlife shelter alerted Victorian wildlife officials after finding the eastern grey kangaroos in rural paddocks on June 22 about 75 miles north of Melbourne, officials said."At least three of the kangaroos were found alive but were subsequently euthanised due to the severity of their injuries," said the state's Conservation Regulator. "Two kangaroo joeys were recovered and are being cared for at a wildlife shelter." The marsupials had suffered fatal gunshot wounds and "traumatic injuries consistent with...

65 kangaroos found dead in Australia: "The worst thing I've seen"

I have loved cats for as long as I can remember and I could never understand how some people think that a cat is ugly or undeserving of love. This story made me remember when my cousin and I came across a shabby kitten a long time ago. He was...

Kitten With Birth Defect Rejected For Being Too Ugly Until One Man Saw His True Beauty

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Walking a dog is one of the most wonderful experiences for the furry fellow and for the owner as well. While sounds, colors, and textures are the ultimate mental stimulation for a dog, for a human, there is no better way to relax and calm the mind. However, there are...

Woman Was Walking Her Dog When She Came Upon Tiny Fellow Staring At Her From A Ditch

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Police in Australia have launched a search for a missing 12-year-old after reports that they were attacked and taken by a crocodile while swimming in a creek.

12-year-old missing after being attacked and taken by crocodile: Report

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Evolutionarily speaking, the claim doesn't make much sense.

Fact Check: Male Ladybugs Mate with Dead Females for Hours Without Realizing It?

Mississippi State

Meet Halo – a skinny little girl who was found in the middle of the woods in Mississippi, curled up in the ball and barely alive. The rescuers received a call about a vicious Pitbull in the woods, but upon arrival, they were shocked by the actual state of the dog.

Heartbroken Pittie Just Stayed In The Same Spot When She Realized Her Owner Abandoned Her

Georgia State

When life throws you lemons, make lemonade! Or, in Flipflop’s words, when life presents challenges, overcome them with the sweetest smile!. Bosley’s Place, the Georgia rescue, posted the story of the resilience and incredible spirit of a tiny little pup, Flipflop. Rejected by his momma at the newborn phase due to deformity, this tiny pup resembling a Teddy Bear fought his way toward recovery!

Puppy Rejected By His Momma Due To Deformity Now Has The Best Life Ever

Dogs love their owners without limits, and they deserve to be reciprocated in the same way. However, countless canines experience the pain of rejection. Their owners dump them, disregarding their precious feelings and the depth of their love. Despite being abandoned, faithful canines keep waiting for their owners at the...

Abandoned Pup Waited For His Owner At An Overpass For Weeks, Believing That They Would Return

It’s truly heartbreaking when a newborn puppy is separated from his mom and forced to find a way to survive on his own. What’s even worse is the fact that so many people see the sweet baby in need of help but ignore it every time. This adorable...

Owner Abandons Newborn Puppy On The Street Because She Was Born With A Cleft Lip

Fragile little puppies should be in their mom’s protective arms, feeling cherished and soaking up all her kisses. It’s saddening that some heartless people dump these sweet, innocent creatures, robbing them of a carefree puppyhood and their mother’s love. The following story is about a tiny white...

Three-Week-Old Puppy Was Struggling To Survive But Then He Met Someone Who Changed His Life

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An elephant in South Africa’s Addo Elephant National Park has discovered that to access water protected by an electrified fence, one has to think like a leopard. The accompanying footage shows the bull elephant garnering laughter and admiration while stooping onto its belly and advancing carefully beneath the lowest strand of wire.

Watch: Elephant deploys 'leopard crawl' to bypass electric fence

Alameda, CA

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It’s kitten season, and FAAS is filled with fabulous baby felines! Some of these soft, sweet, adorable creatures are ready for forever homes, and many others are in need of foster homes.

Kitten Season at the Alameda Animal Shelter

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Hippos Can’t Swim, But It Turns Out They Can Fly

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

A little puppy struggled to survive after heartless people kicked him out on the street, depriving him of the only home he ever knew. Feeling frightened and helpless, the puppy kept screaming as he wandered around the urban area. Although he needed help, the little furball didn’t let anyone approach...

A Scared Abandoned Puppy Who Spent Days Screaming For Help Finally Curled Up In His Rescuer’s Arms

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Mourning Dove Babies Abandoned: What to Do When Nestlings Are Left Alone (2024)

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Mourning Dove Babies Abandoned: What to Do When Nestlings Are Left Alone (2024)

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