Of the millions of beetle species on Earth, dung beetles stand out not for how they look, but for what they do. These industrious insects are famous for collecting animal…
Gliding for miles through the mangrove forests of western Florida, the Weeki Wachee River is known for close encounters with wildlife like manatees, dolphins, turtles and otters. But during a…
Adopting a cat might just be one of the most joyful decisions you ever make — but let’s be honest, it can also feel a little overwhelming at first. From…
Life on Shamrock Island — a 110-acre protected preserve off the Texas Gulf Coast — is usually calm. The small island is home to 19 species of waterbirds living undisturbed…
In early November, a pelican in Iowa found herself in serious trouble beneath a pedestrian bridge along the Des Moines River. Likely pausing to rest after searching for food, she…
Last week in Washington state, Cosmopolis Police Chief Heath Layman began receiving some very unusual reports. Drivers were calling in about a giant animal sprawled across a quiet, forest-lined road…
When the rescue team at The Big House Cats received a call about an overweight cat living in a basement, they didn’t hesitate to listen. A concerned family member knew…
If you’re new to the rescue world, you’ve probably heard people talk about fostering and adopting a dog or cat—but what exactly sets them apart? Both play essential roles in…
On a small patch of grass in Memphis, Tennessee, a mother cat kept watch over a plastic storage tub. Inside were her kittens — sealed in, helpless and crying. Unable…
