“Sad night last night but today is a brighter day. The ewe (female sheep) on the left lambed a stillborn and we were unable to resuscitate it. She cried most of the night longing for her lamb after we removed it. The ewe on the right lambed twins last week, though they were very small. It seems that today she has given one of her twins to the grieving mother to raise as her … [Read more...] about This Story Brought Tears To My Eyes! Something I’ve Learned From Sheep
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Rescued owl makes miraculous recovery after being shot with BB gun, trapped in manure pit
After a poor owl was found in terrible condition, a wildlife center helped him make an incredible recovery. The Raven Ridge Animal Centre, in Pennsylvania, announced last month that it had taken in a Great Horned Owl who had been rescued from a manure pit. According to a Facebook post, the owl had been trapped in the pit for at least two days and was in rough shape. … [Read more...] about Rescued owl makes miraculous recovery after being shot with BB gun, trapped in manure pit
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