Zoos are excellent places to see animals. Their displays rely on a careful balance of allowing visitors to see animals up close and unobstructed while maintaining a safe distance to protect both humans and animals. It is never a good idea to break the rules and enter an animal’s enclosure, even if the animal is…
Gorillas are incredible animals that are also one of our closest animal relatives. Our species has many similarities, and an unlikely, beautiful bond can form between humans and gorillas. That was the case recently, when an Australian zookeeper intervened to give a baby gorilla a chance of survival after his mother rejected him. Kaius, a…
Horse riding will be removed from the modern pentathlon after it was heavily criticized during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) announced in a statement that the changes will be implemented for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. It’s being dubbed a “historic move,” as the discipline was first introduced in…
Rescuing an animal is a great experience. Animals have a way of understanding that a human has saved their life and given them a second chance, and their gratitude can be the most beautiful thing. Like one pony, who had the sweetest way of thanking his rescuer after being saved from the slaughterhouse. Natasha and…
Dogs are such loving and compassionate creatures. They have strong protective instincts and will frequently take an animal under their wing if they believe it requires assistance. That was the case for one rescue dog who took on the role of guardian and best friend to an orphaned foal. S & K Quarter Horses in…
Horses are such magnificent creatures that were made to gallop and go wild. But regrettably, not all of them can, like one miniature horse who was born unable to use his back legs due to a condition. But all of that changed when some thoughtful people bought this horse a personalized wheelchair, enabling him to…
Sinkholes can be a hazard to both humans and animals. Even a horse can become helplessly trapped in a sinkhole, which can be fatal in some cases. However, one horse is safe, thanks to the efforts of a rescue team that dug him out just in time. A 27-year-old horse named Prince was let out…
Remember when your mother tried to coax you down from the tree you’d climbed? The grizzly bear version is here! Visitors to Switzerland’s Bärenpark Bern saw Mama Bear, Björk, shaking a small tree to get her baby down. “Come down, little one!” you can almost hear her say. But the cub isn’t too keen on…
A young horse recently piqued the interest of a wild elk on a Montana property. The elk noticed the eight-month-old colt playing with a ball and came over to see what he was up to. Soon, the two were playing together. Tamara Miller, the horse’s mother, captured the adorable exchange in which the colt attempts…
Quincy is a member of the United States Army Caisson Platoon, an elite unit of horses. He and the other horses in his platoon have attended thousands of Arlington National Cemetery funerals. When the horses leave the army, they will need a place to live out their golden years where they will be loved and…