The California Wildlife Center recently rescued a mockingbird who was born with malformed, knuckling feet. The knuckling, which could have been congenital or a growth deformity, meant the bird could not perch on trees or walk like other birds. Birds with the condition eventually develop sores on their feet. If left untreated in the wild, birds with this condition will … [Read more...] about This Tiny Bird Got Tiny Custom Snowshoes For His Deformed Feet
Wildlife rescue
Woman walking along beach hears cry for help, when she looks down she spots a face in the sand
A woman out on a walk happened to be in the right place at the right time for a young seal pup that found itself trapped among some sand and a seawall. According to The Dodo, Rachel, a photographer was walking along the shore in Waxham, a village in the United Kingdom when she heard a cry for help. Rachel followed the sound of the cries and discovered a young seal … [Read more...] about Woman walking along beach hears cry for help, when she looks down she spots a face in the sand
Snorkeler Finds Holiday Goer’s Wedding Ring Worn by a Fish on Its Neck
A snorkeler in Australia hardly believed her eyes when she spotted a sand mullet fish with a wedding band wrapped around its neck. Norfolk Island local Susan Prior was swimming off the east coast of Australia when she beheld the strange site. Believing the ring might be of value, Prior put it up on the local Classifieds page in the hope she would find the … [Read more...] about Snorkeler Finds Holiday Goer’s Wedding Ring Worn by a Fish on Its Neck
Alaska troopers rescue 2 deer from the water, 4 miles from the shore
You never know what kind of creatures you’ll find out on the water, but recently a team of Alaska state troopers found some very unexpected animals miles from the shore: two deer, struggling to stay afloat. Thankfully, they saved the deers’ lives in a rescue caught on remarkable video. Last week, Alaska State Troopers were out on the Clarence Strait in Southeast Alaska, … [Read more...] about Alaska troopers rescue 2 deer from the water, 4 miles from the shore
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