Five years ago, Wendy Albright came across a Craigslist ad that would change both her life and that of a bird named Sweet Pea. The umbrella cockatoo in the listing…
In the depths of Malaysia’s Tangkulap Forest Reserve, researchers with the conservation group Panthera were reviewing footage from hidden cameras when something remarkable appeared on screen. The cameras, originally placed…
What began as a calm day on the water in Clarksville, Virginia, quickly turned into a life-or-death mission for a group of friends out boating. Jessica Salmons and her companions…
When Thailand-based ceramicist Trevor Foster stepped into his outdoor studio one afternoon, he expected another peaceful day of crafting pottery. But as he checked a mold he’d just poured liquid…
Deep in Kenya’s Tsavo East National Park, a mother elephant and her baby wandered peacefully through the savanna — a tender picture of family and safety. But as tourists watched…
When officers from the Lakeville Police Department in Minnesota got a call about a potentially rabid raccoon roaming the neighborhood, they prepared for a serious situation. But what they found…
When a homeowner in Virginia noticed a snake tangled in netting in their backyard, they quickly called Tidewater Wildlife Rescue for help. The snake — a common garter snake —…
When a Florida family booked a beach photoshoot on Sanibel Island, they expected a peaceful evening of ocean breezes, soft sand, and sunset smiles. They didn’t expect to share the…
Earlier this month in Assam, India, a herd of wild elephants hurried past a village on their way back to the forest. In the rush, tragedy struck: an 8-week-old calf…
