Outside Olga Bez’s home in New South Wales, Australia, a terracotta gargoyle plaque hangs by the front door — a whimsical decoration that greets every guest who visits. But over…
At Apple Valley Farm Sanctuary in Penrose, Colorado, Deanna and Weldon Downer spend their days caring for more than 100 rescued farm animals. But recently, Deanna found herself forming a…
While on her regular delivery route, a postal worker named Chelle came across something unexpected inside one of the mailboxes — not just a spider, but a handwritten plea to…
Ju Vilanova and her partner are no strangers to wildlife. Living near the lush forests of Garopaba, Brazil, they often spend their days hiking through trails, chasing waterfalls, and spotting…
Just before Christmas last year, Michelle Jean Oberle and her family in Australia discovered they had an unexpected houseguest — one that didn’t plan on leaving anytime soon. It started…
For nearly two months, Australia resident Michelle Banditt has been living with an unexpected roommate: a giant huntsman spider who simply decided her sunroom was the perfect place to move…
Bruno Roos had spent the entire day hiking with friends through Brazil’s lush, winding trails, heading toward the summit of Mestre Álvaro mountain. The journey was long and demanding —…
When Wendy Gardiner stepped outside her home in Queensland, Australia, she was simply planning to check on her native beehive. But the day took an unexpected turn — starting with…
Brendan “Cygnus” James, a seasoned macro photographer in Australia, has made a career out of seeking the tiny creatures most people overlook. Bugs, frogs, lizards, spiders — he loves them…
