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Parents are not necessarily those who give birth to you, a parent could also be someone who cares for you just like your own mother or father would. This applies to the animal kingdom as well and the adoptive parent does not have to necessarily be from the same species. This story all the way from Iraq demonstrates just that. Goran Surchi is a Kurdish farmer and soldier who came across somethin

The Moskva was the largest and most powerful non-nuclear icebreaker at her time of delivery. She got some international attention in 1985 when she herded around 2000 ice-entrapped belugas back to the open sea … by playing classical music. Yes, you read that right! Credit: Hanna Michel What is an icebreaker? An icebreaker is a class of ships that can break the thickest ice and easily trave

Grandma Somboon was stolen from the wild when she was just a baby and spent 80 years working in the logging and tourism industries. She spent all day every day on her feet, giving rides to tourists and working long hours when she should have been living her life. When Save Elephant Foundation learned about Somboon’s plight, they knew they had to help her. “It’s time for Grandma to be ca

Children often develop remarkable connections with animals, creating bonds that go beyond mere companionship. These relationships are usually seen with household pets like cats and dogs, which grow to become protectors and best friends of their young owners. However, a young boy named Joel has formed an extraordinary friendship with a creature not commonly found in household settings—a giant

American black bears are one of the most adaptable and intelligent bear species in the world. They are also excellent climbers. In fact, black bears regularly climb trees to feed, escape enemies, and even hibernate. One reason why black bears are such good climbers is their physical anatomy. They have strong, curved claws that allow them to grip tree bark easily. They also have a low center of

When we think of birds that can talk, parrots are usually the first ones that come up. But crows can talk too! By using their syrinx, crows can also mimic sounds or words that they often hear. Even though crows are not as domesticated as parrots, they can still be good at copying human speech without any mutilating. That being said, let’s meet Mourdour. Far from what many peop

A group of whale watchers almost lost their lives as the gigantic whale appeared surprisingly, without them knowing behind their boat. Located at Baja, California Peninsula of San Ignacio Lagoon and this whale-watching group was pictured waiting with their cameras ready for action. They almost missed their once-in-a-lifetime encounter, by looking in the wrong direction when the humpback whale popp

The age-old question of whether foxes could be domesticated and become as beloved as our canine companions has intrigued many. In a heartwarming real-life tale, an Irishman named Patsy Gibbons found himself in a unique situation that may just provide a partial answer to this intriguing question. Meet Gibbons and his two adorable sidekicks, Grainne and Minnie – two foxes who embarked on

The Mary River turtle has adapted to life underwater after splitting from all other living turtle lineages more than 18 million years ago. The mary river turtle can spend days underwater with the help of a specialised organ inside its butt. (Image credit: Rob D the Pastry Chef via Shutterstock) Name: Mary River turtle (Elusor macrurus) Where it lives: Mary /Moonaboola River

Almost ten years ago, Jon Stewart retired from “The Daily Show” to focus on a new endeavor — opening a sanctuary for farm animals with his wife, Tracey, in New Jersey. Since then, the couple’s Hockhockson Farm Foundation has been haven for dozens of animals in need. And through it all, there’s been someone special by the Stewarts’ side: Their dog, Dipper.