Koala Breakthrough: Vaccine Protects Against Deadly Scourge
Queensland researchers say they have made a breakthrough in the fight to protect the shrinking koala population against chlamydia.
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Tibetan Antelope, China Railway, Co-exist in Harmony
The sight this spring of herds of Tibetan antelopes galloping unhindered to breeding grounds at the other side of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, alleviated concerns that the railway would disrupt their migratory-breeding route.
36 Golden Retrievers Rescued in Istanbul in 'Largest' Overseas Airlift
In the largest international dog rescue effort in history, 36 Golden Retrievers were transported from the streets of Istanbul to new homes in America.
"Jesus Lizard" Walked on Wyoming Water 48 Million Years Ago
A newly discovered fossil shows "Jesus lizards" walked on water when the badlands of the American west were a tropical rain forest 40 million years ago.
Healthy Polar Bear Count Confounds Doomsayers
A new government survey shows the polar bear population in a crucial part of northern Canada is far larger than many scientists thought -- 66 percent higher than earlier estimates -- and might be growing.
Too Big for a Flat, Fans of Esther the Pig Help Start Animal Sanctuary
An Ontario couple adopted a piglet under the mistaken belief that there was such a thing as a "minipig". When Esther grew into the hundreds of pounds, they realized she needed to get out of their small home. And so was born the idea of a farm sanctuary, "Happily Ever Esther" in the nearby countryside, purchased with the help of 8,000 Internet crowdfunding fans.
Thousands Attend Lavish Funeral for This Cat, the Railroad Stationmaster
A famous cat conductor who saved a railway from ruin was given a royal send-off by three thousand mourners in a traditional Shinto funeral in Japan Sunday.
Man Snaps Photo of a Lifetime: Alligator-surfing Raccoon in Florida
When a startled raccoon jumped onto the back of an alligator, a Florida man snapped his "photo of a lifetime."
Cab Driver Gives Duck Family a Ride to Safety in His Back Seat
"The ducks had nowhere to go in the construction confusion," said Urga Adunga, "so I decided to scoop them up and put them in my cab."
Eagle-Eyed Trucker Saves Bald Eagle's Life
When an eagle-eyed truck driver spotted a bald eagle in distress, he swooped in to rescue it.
New Green Overpass Will Let Wildlife Cross 6 Lanes of Highway
Why did the wildlife cross the interstate? Because it had a lush, landscaped bridge to finally do so.
Kittens on Loan Leads to Happier Workplace For This Office
Check out this unique stress buster for hectic offices– a ‘library' that loans kittens instead of books.
Kids and Animals on Same Road to Recovery at Los Angeles Zoo (WATCH)
Zoos across the U.S. hold Dream Nights that pair child patients from nearby hospitals with animals who have the same medical condition.
Dying Sheep Rescued in a Field: Juliet's Recovery is Un-baaa-lievable!
It was just an ordinary Valentine's Day until an unlikely new friend was found desperately stuck in a bramble bush.
Sympathetic Australians 'Buy a Bale' for Farmers in Drought
Community-minded Aussies are baling out farmers in Northwest Queensland who are faced with the choice of slaughtering their animals in the midst of massive draught and food shortages. Cash, fuel and bales of hay are on their way: The farmers now only need to ask. A joint venture between Aussie Helpers and The Give Back Campaign launched last week has taken off, with about $1.5 million in cash and supplies being donated already through the Buy a Bale campaign.
Johnny Depp Becomes Foster Father to Orphaned Bat
Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp embraced his "batty" side on the movie set of his new sequel by getting to know some tiny winged creatures of the night.
Groundswell of Support for Heroic Pitbull Gets Citywide Ban Lifted
After a pitbull protected his mom during an attack by a violent boyfriend, the community fought to get the city's ban lifted against the often-heroic breed.
Watch This Former Circus Lion Feel Grass Again After 13 Years
After 13 years in a tiny cage, you can see this circus lion's face light up the moment he knows he's free–and can roll in the grass. (WATCH)
Watch This Sweet Injured Baby Fox Get Rescued in the Wild
A Virgina couple hunting for gems in the great outdoors stumbled upon something much more precious–and luckily for us, they recorded a video.
Vegas the Rescue Horse Gets Lucky in Love
An abused horse finds love in the pasture after being rescued and cared for by a caretaker.
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