Tag: animal rescue
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This Injured Toucan Received a 3D Printed Prosthetic Beak
A team of scientists and a 3D printer made this abused toucan whole again. In the heart of Brazil, a tale of resilience and innovation unfolds, painting a vivid picture of how scientists can harness technology to aid in wildlife conservation. This story revolves around a toucan named Tieta, who, after falling victim to the…
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Meet a Deer Mouse Named Harriet Who Loves to Snuggle
Rachel and her pet deer mouse Harriet live together in New York and have a very close bond. As a wildlife rehabilitator, Rachel gets to enjoy the company of many animals such as squirrels, chipmunks and mice. It’s always bittersweet releasing the animals back into the wild, because Rachel forms a relationship with each one.…
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Meet a Woman Known for Spreading Love Through Animal Rescue
Spreading love can be done in thousands of ways, and for one woman, it’s by rescuing animals. Patricia and her boyfriend Vitor decided to leave the city and open an ashram and animal sanctuary in south Brazil. The Vale da Rainha Sanctuary began in 2011, and it’s grown into a beautiful, thriving community founded on…
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Rescued Pit Bull Gets His Own Adorable Kitten
A rescued pit bull named Bubba got his very own rescue animal, a pet kitten named Rue. Not many pets get to have a pet for themselves, but Bubba’s owner Becca knew he could handle it. By looking at it on social media, the two have a close bond, enjoying cuddling and playing together. Despite…
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Meet a Couple on a Mission to Make a Kinder World by Rescuing Animals
We can all contribute to a kinder world in our own unique way. One couple decided to bring more compassion to the planet by opening an animal sanctuary. Sadly, many animals don’t get treated with kindness and love as they should. Especially with farmed animals such as chickens and cows in large, commercial farms, mistreatment…
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South African Rescue Dedicated to Saving Vervet Monkeys
While vervet monkeys haven’t been classified as endangered, they have started to disappear gradually due to human activities. Found in East and Southern Africa, these monkeys tend to live in areas up to 4,000 meters in altitude. However, the ones living close to civilization have been viewed as pests by humans, unfortunately. In order to…