On a sunny Sunday in Virginia Beach, diners at Ocean Eddie’s Seafood Restaurant were treated to an unexpected and delightful spectacle: a dolphin performing flips just beyond the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier. While enjoying their meals, patrons watched as the acrobatic marine mammal leapt through the surf, captivating onlookers with its graceful movements. It was … Read more
In a remarkable deep-sea expedition, scientists have uncovered what may be the deepest known ecosystem on Earth, thriving in the pitch-black hadal zone between Russia and Alaska. This newly discovered community of chemosynthetic life, fueled entirely by gases seeping from the ocean floor, offers a profound glimpse into life’s resilience in the most extreme environments. … Read more
Some friendships are so unexpected, they feel like scenes from a heartwarming animated film. That’s the case in a delightful video that has recently gone viral, showing a cat confidently leading a group of ducklings across a yard. The clip, which has captivated thousands online, is a perfect example of the phrase “natural born leader”—and … Read more
On September 11, 2001, Michael Hingson was settling into his office on the 78th floor of the North Tower. His guide dog, Roselle, rested beneath his desk. At 8:46 a.m., American Airlines Flight 11 struck the building 18 floors above, shaking the tower so hard that Hingson and his colleague thought it might collapse. The … Read more
In a move sure to excite longtime fans and dog lovers alike, the producers behind the beloved Air Bud film franchise have announced a nationwide talent search to find the next golden retriever to take on the iconic role. The upcoming movie, titled Air Bud Returns, is slated to hit theaters in summer 2026, and … Read more
August 13, 2025 Andrea Powell Screenshot: Facebook/Hellenic Red Cross The mainland and several islands in Greece are engulfed in flames as firefighters battle over 100 active wildfires. The drought conditions, strong winds, and severe heatwave are only fueling the fires and sparking new ones. According to BBC, over 150 new fires have developed in the … Read more
August 13, 2025 Michelle Milliken Elapids – front-fanged, venomous snakes – are common in Australia, with dozens of the species slithering across the landscape. When these snakes strike, they usually deliver neurotoxins that bind to their target’s muscles, paralyzing and then ultimately killing them. For some smaller lizards in Australia, though, the snakes will have … Read more
August 13, 2025 Michelle Milliken Oxytocin – known as the “love hormone” – is produced when we fall in love and even during breastfeeding, which shows the loving bond between mother and child. However, new research shows for a certain type of animal, it’s also strongly linked with friendships. Researchers at the University of California … Read more
August 13, 2025 Guest Contributor This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! My husband and I decided to adopt a kitten in October so that our older cat, Tigger, would have a buddy after losing … Read more