It’s truly unbelievable how cruel some people can be to dogs. A sweet pup named Riona suffered as much as anybody after being brutally set on fire by her owner last year. But almost exactly a year after that horrific incident, Riona is finally going to her new home. Last June, residents in Nutbush, Tennessee witnessed a shocking site as Riona, a pitbull mix, ran down the … [Read more...] about Riona was cruelly set on fire — after a year of recovery, she’s finally going to her new home
Animal
North Carolina Zoo celebrates birth of adorable newborn sand cat triplets
The North Carolina Zoo is celebrating the arrival of some adorable triplets who are winning hearts all over the country. The zoo recently announced the birth of three newborn sand cats, one of the smallest species of felines in the world. According to a press release from the zoo, the weeks-old kittens are so small they can fit in the palm of your hand. The adorable … [Read more...] about North Carolina Zoo celebrates birth of adorable newborn sand cat triplets
Litter of six critically endangered red wolf cubs born at zoo — welcome to the world
It’s always a special day for a zoo when new baby animals are born, especially when they’re members of an endangered species. Each new arrival is a step towards ensuring their survival for another generation. Now, one zoo is celebrating the inspiring arrival of six red wolf cubs, a sign of hope for this critically endangered species. The Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls, … [Read more...] about Litter of six critically endangered red wolf cubs born at zoo — welcome to the world
Jacaranda
Jacaranda is a genus of 49 species of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.[1] The generic name is also used as the common name. The species Jacaranda mimosifolia has achieved a cosmopolitan distribution due to introductions, to the extent that it has … [Read more...] about Jacaranda
Mom sees her kids with little furry animal in park – looks closer and realizes big danger
For centuries, humans have developed instincts and, above all, gained the knowledge to know which animals and other creatures to keep away from. Although most wildlife is completely harmless to us humans, it is important to be on alert when you are out in nature. That’s what mother Leslie Howe did when she was at a small park with her family. It had so far been an … [Read more...] about Mom sees her kids with little furry animal in park – looks closer and realizes big danger