One sex-mad tortoise saved his entire species
The number of giant tortoises on the island had dwindled to just 15 in the 1960s, according to experts, but the work of one tortoise completely changed that. Diego had lived much of his life ...
Animals
Horse collapses on New York street – cannot pull a single tourist more
Horses-pulling carriages for tourists are common in any city that attracts tourism – and New York city is of course no exception. Understandably, tourists are attracted by this seemingly innocent and enjoyable service that allows one to ...
Years after shocking documentary, killer whales are finally given freedom
On Tuesday, California’s Governor, Jerry Brown, signed the SB839 bill – which outlaws SeaWorld’s killer whale breeding programme and entertainment shows. There is also a $100,000 fine for anyone who breaks the law. Previously, campaigners ...
2 men interfere with nature, killing sea creature – did they do the right thing?
They made their choice quickly – one of them held the duck, reassuring it, while the other got a knife out and set about removing the clam. After some manoeuvring, he managed to get the ...
All thumbs up for these cyclists who rescue a dying horse
With every movement, the horse became more and more exhausted, and it began to sink deeper and deeper into the water. Luckily, the cyclists were at right place at the right time. They immediately jumped off their bikes ...
They were on a dog meat farm ready to be slaughtered – until this team arrived
Their cages were made from scrap pieces of metal and contained lots of dangerous, sharp pieces. They were kept with other dogs for one reason – to be slaughtered. But one day, everything changed for ...
You should definitely not give birds bread – but feed them this instead
The reason is that the birds will become so reliant on the nutrient-poor bread that they don’t end up looking for different food. In the long run, it causes malnutrition. Lack of nutrition during childhood ...
Dog Lazarus is rescued after being trapped in a barn for 6 years
It was a neighbor who eventually blew the whistle about Lazarus, whose owner had kept him in his barn for years. The owner was terminally ill and Lazarus needed a new home with a suitable owner. Lazarus ...
He sees a tiny lamb stranded and freezing – then risks his life to help
After quickly taking his jumper off, one of the two men stepped down into the river – which was slippery, bumpy and the water was moving fast. He carefully made his way across the water ...
He used to slaughter cows – but now he’s become their best friend
After remembering the words of a man who used to work for his father, Mike said he realised the ‘hypocrisy’ of what he was doing – caring for the animals but eventually having them killed. ...