Isa Leshko, a photographer, is frightened of growing old. She was “forced to confront her own death” after caring for her mother with Alzheimer’s disease, but she planned to do it in an unexpected way. Leshko began touring farm sanctuaries around the United States to photograph the elderly animals who lived there. However, over the course of nearly a decade, the project’s aim … [Read more...] about Portraits of Rescued Farm Animals Who Were Allowed to Grow Old
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Neglected dog arrived at shelter nearly starved to death — now he’s living his best life
Some animals arrive at shelters in heartbreaking condition, but with a little love their lives can totally turn around. That was the case for one neglected dog, who was found nearly starving to death, but in the weeks since has been making incredible strides. In September, the South Suburban Humane Society, in Illinois, took in a severely emaciated dog named Pumpkin. He … [Read more...] about Neglected dog arrived at shelter nearly starved to death — now he’s living his best life
Octopuses Could Soon Get Same Legal Protections As Monkeys In US Research
Octopuses, squids, and their cephalopod kin may soon find themselves receiving the same legal protections in the United States as other animals commonly employed in scientific research, such as monkeys and rodents. A recent call for information by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) signals a potential shift in policy, marking a crucial step towards recognizing the … [Read more...] about Octopuses Could Soon Get Same Legal Protections As Monkeys In US Research
Nature’s Lullaby: The Sweet and Adorable Sounds of Bear Cubs Eating Apples
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But for a group of rambunctious bear cubs at the Kilham Bear Center in New Hampshire, a truckload of apples brings not just nourishment but also unbridled joy. John Fusco, an animal lover, treated these furry youngsters to a feast of crunchy apples, and their heartwarming reaction was captured on video. In the footage, the bear … [Read more...] about Nature’s Lullaby: The Sweet and Adorable Sounds of Bear Cubs Eating Apples
Circus lion was locked up for 20 long years, now watch his reaction when he’s released
I love animals, and I can say with certainty that being chained up in the back of a pickup truck is no a place for an animal, especially not a full-grown mountain lion. But that was exactly where a mountain lion named Mufasa was forced to live. He belonged to a traveling circus in Peru and his life was made a living hell — all so people could be entertained and his owner … [Read more...] about Circus lion was locked up for 20 long years, now watch his reaction when he’s released