Animals

July 21, 2026

Meet Jimothy the Unusually Round Raccoon Who Has Captured Hearts and Inspired Fan Art

There’s one name on every Seattleite’s lips this summer: Jimothy. The round raccoon—which some have likened to a cryptid—has taken the Emerald City by storm, turning videos filmed in a northwest Seattle neighborhood into the stuff of legends. But Jimothy has captured not only the city’s hearts, but the rest of the world, too. If you’re unfamiliar with the tale of Jimothy, here’s a quick recap to get you up to speed.

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July 14, 2026

Mozambique Rebuilds a Viable Breeding Population of White Rhinos After Decades of Local Extinction

Between 1977 to 1992, Mozambique experienced a civil war, which became one of the deadliest conflicts of the 20th century. On top of the human toll, flora and fauna were also decimated—something particularly felt in Zinave National Park, home to lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinoceros. After decades of black and white rhinos being extinct in the area, a devoted team has rebuilt a viable breeding population of these mammals.

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June 30, 2026

Meet Tsunami, the Heroic Dog Helping Find Survivors in the Venezuelan Earthquake Rubble

Moments after two devastating earthquakes hit Venezuela back-to-back on June 24, people took to the collapsed buildings in a desperate effort to search for their neighbors and loved ones who were buried under the rubble. Among them was Jorge Beens, founder of the local Disaster Response K-9 Team Training Center, better known as K-SAR ECID. By his side was Tsunami, his trusty border collie who specializes in search and rescue.

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June 21, 2026

Man Befriends Octopus While Snorkeling on Vacation, Develops an Unforgettable Bond

Throughout the years, we’ve learned that octopuses are clever and friendly creatures. We’ve seen them get close with scientists and grab a camera and even hitch a ride on other sea creatures. Still, a man named Matt Hyatt seems to have met one of the sweetest octopuses out there. During a trip to Cyprus, Hyatt went snorkeling near the beach. There, he spotted an “unnaturally looking rock.

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