Bat trapped in “enormous” spiderweb saved by scientists in national preserve in Texas September 19, 2023 You could call it a case of Batman versus Spider-Man — but on a somewhat smaller-than superhero scale. Big Thicket National Preserve in southeastern… Continue Reading
Orphaned baby otters rescued from a riverbank in Wales May 8, 2023 Two tiny, orphaned otters have making a big ruckus to thank for helping save them. The RSPCA said the six-week-old otter cubs found along… Continue Reading
Captive wild alligator abandoned in Brooklyn lake dies despite efforts of Bronx Zoo to save it April 30, 2023 An American alligator dumped in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park in near freezing temperatures has died from a myriad of serious health problems, including a bathtub… Continue Reading
Domestic pigeon dyed pink, possibly for elaborate gender reveal party, has died February 8, 2023 The very-ill and very-pink pigeon rescued in a New York City park last week has died, according to the non-profit group that tried to… Continue Reading
Domestic pigeon dyed pink and released into the wild rescued in New York City February 2, 2023 Someone completely submerged a domestic king pigeon in pink dye and released it in New York City where it surely would have died if… Continue Reading
Lions “urgently relocated” from zoo in war-torn Ukraine now in sanctuaries in Colorado & South Africa October 16, 2022 It’s considered part of the largest war-zone rescue operation of lions ever carried out, but now nine of the big cats whisked from a… Continue Reading
Dozens of parrots saved from illegal wildlife trade returned to wild in Democratic Republic of Congo September 5, 2022 It took months of rehab and weeks of adapting to their new home, but 68 African Grey Parrots rescued from the illegal wildlife trade… Continue Reading
Rare orange lobsters saved from becoming dinner at two Red Lobster restaurants August 11, 2022 It seems lightning — or at least orange lobsters — can strike twice at Red Lobster restaurants. This summer, the restaurant giant saved not… Continue Reading
Newborn moose calf saved after mother hit by vehicle in northern Ontario May 25, 2022 It was the worst possible start to life for a baby moose in northern Ontario. As a pregnant moose tried to cross a busy… Continue Reading
Pair of baby owls who left nest a little too soon rescued in Milwaukee May 23, 2022 A good Samaritan in Milwaukee knew two baby owls needed help when they were spotted on the ground being “harassed” by some crows. That’s… Continue Reading
