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He jumped 20 feet into a gorilla enclosure at Jersey Zoo in 1986 to save a 5-year-old boy who had fallen unconscious, then paramedic Brian Fox treated the injured child with a massive silverback only feet away, as stunned visitors watched from aboveThirty years ago, paramedic Brian Fox entered a gorilla enclosure to save a critically injured boy. He bravely climbed in after the five-ye...
A curious 5-year-old boy from West Sussex fell 20 feet into a gorilla enclosure at Jersey Zoo in 1986, then 7-foot silverback ‘Jambo’ walked over, sat beside the injured boy and stayed between him and the other gorillas until rescuers arrivedIn 1986, an extraordinary event unfolded at Jersey Zoo when a young boy accidentally fell into a gorilla enclosure. The resident silverback...
World War I dogs had jobs that could save a soldier’s life — from finding wounded troops to warning of mustard gasDuring World War I, military dogs displayed unwavering bravery in the trenches. Tasked with lifesaving duties, they rescued injured soldier...
This Italian city was founded by Spartans in 706 BC. Now it is building Europe’s first sea sanctuary for dolphinsTaranto is pioneering a groundbreaking sea-based sanctuary dedicated to dolphins that have been held in captivity. This innovative refuge r...
Nepal flash floods dragged five elephants into raging currents. Three adult jumbos refused to abandon the calves. IAS officer shares how they saved the young onesNepal flash floods swept five wild elephants, including two young calves, into powerful currents before they reached Girijapuri Barrage in ...
Pig was found running loose through Hollywood; Oscar-nominated songwriter now gives him a 7-acre homeWilbur, a lively piglet, captured hearts as he dashed through the bustling streets of West Hollywood. Adopted by the talented Oscar-nominat...
In 1997, couple started with 11 farms; decades later, their 67,000-acre reserve is home to more than 60 mammal speciesA South African couple’s nearly three-decade conservation effort has transformed 11 former livestock farms into a 67,000-acre wildlife rese...
Jinny Lu, the South Korean dog rescued from the meat trade, wins world’s ugliest dog crown after four attemptsJinny Lu, a once-overlooked pug rescued from South Korea, took home the title of World's Ugliest Dog in a competition that values uniquenes...
‘Bananas and patience’: At 16, he rescued a lost baby elephant. Now, this Assam man shares an unbreakable bond with the animal at Kaziranga National ParkAmidst Kaziranga National Park's core, Assam resident Bipin Kashyap built an exceptional connection with pachyderms, beginning with an earl...
In 2001, a scientist began rebuilding a rainforest on about 5,000 acres of burned Borneo grassland; the restored habitat became a refuge for orangutansA Dutch researcher regrew a rainforest on 5,000 acres of scorched land in Borneo. Willie Smits began restoring degraded land near Samboja i...
Australian scientists put GPS trackers on five magpies; two were removed within hours, and all five were gone within daysA fascinating display of teamwork was observed in Australian magpies as they successfully removed tracking devices from fellow birds. Withi...
The tamarin on Brazil’s R$20 note once had only around 200 left in the wild; Smithsonian zoologist Devra Kleiman helped build the breeding program behind its recoveryOnce on the brink of extinction, the golden lion tamarin saw its population dwindle to a mere 200 individuals. Thanks to Devra Kleiman's pi...
The bird on the Seychelles’ 25-rupee note once had only 12 survivors on one island; after another decline, conservationists helped rebuild it to around 280 across five islandsThe Seychelles magpie-robin was on the brink of extinction, with a mere twelve individuals left. In 1990, a concerted conservation effort k...
In 1909, a Black American entrepreneur invented a chemical solution accidentally, which could be used for straightening hair safely well ahead of time while experimenting with liquids to solve a common problem with sewing machinesIn 1909, a Black American entrepreneur, Garrett Morgan, was experimenting with a liquid to reduce friction from sewing machine needles when...
They went into a Nepal forest searching for food. Then they stumbled upon a dry-leaf nest built by one of the world's fiercest snakesVillagers in Nepal's Ambe Community Forest discovered a rare king cobra nest. Authorities restricted public movement to protect the snake a...
Linda Blair's home raided: ‘The Exorcist’ star’s California property searched over reported kennel operation after officials make surprising discovery, here's what happenedLinda Blair Kennel operation: Los Angeles County officials inspected Linda Blair's property regarding a kennel operation and made a stunnin...
Lone baby bird found on playground rescued and reunited with family in heartwarming momentA young yellow-crowned night heron was discovered alone on a Long Island playground. Animal rescuer Karenlynn Stracher moved the bird to a ...
Raccoon Jimothy goes viral: Meet the oddly shaped viral Seattle raccoon with a spine deformity who has captured millions of hearts and become the internet's newest wildlife sensationRaccoon Jimothy: A Seattle raccoon named Jimothy became an internet sensation after a short video surfaced online. His unusual appearance, ...
Living in an apartment? These dogs are surprisingly perfect for small homes, even without a backyardApartment dogs are not always the smallest breeds. Dog behavior experts say temperament, barking habits, trainability, and daily exercise m...
Border Collie, Poodle, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, or Labrador Retriever: Which breed learns fastest? Which one surprises trainers the most?Border Collie, Poodle, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Labrador Retriever are often praised for their intelligence—but do they reall...