Animals

June 23, 2026

Europe’s First Elephant Sanctuary Offers a New Home for Former Circus and Zoo Animals

Over 600 elephants are currently living in captivity across Europe, but until recently the continent had no suitable sanctuaries to safely rehome these endangered animals. Fortunately, that’s about to change with the opening of a groundbreaking new sanctuary in Portugal’s Alentejo region called Pangea. It will be the first of its kind in Europe dedicated to providing a protected haven for elephants rescued from captivity.

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June 15, 2026

Three Mule Deer Become the First To Cross California’s New Wildlife Overpass

In Siskiyou County, northern California, Highway 97 cuts through what used to be continuous forest. For years, dozens of deer, elk, and other wildlife unfortunately died after being hit by cars while trying to cross between habitats. However, the government recently built a $20 million overpass designed to help animals cross safely above traffic. And even though the bridge isn’t quite finished, animals have already started using it.

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June 8, 2026

Artist Honors His Late Dog With a Sculpture Made of Driftwood They Gathered Together

There are few things dogs enjoy as much as finding a good stick and carrying it around. A pup named Hachiko certainly enjoyed that, and he got to do it often when he and his human, Taiwanese artist Liang Renchuan, gathered driftwood at the beach to create sculptures. Sadly, after 14 wonderful years together, Hachiko suddenly passed away. “Yesterday, I had a bad feeling. We snapped a quick photo together.

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May 18, 2026

New Puppy Takes First Walk and Digs Up Hidden Gold Coins Worth Nearly $8,000

When most families bring home a new puppy, they expect chewed shoes, zoomies, and maybe a few holes in the backyard. But one dog in England had much bigger plans. On his very first walk with his new family, an adorable Lagotto Romagnolo puppy named Ollie unearthed a stash of gold coins worth nearly $8,000. Adam Clark and Kim McGuire of Blackpool, England, had originally adopted Ollie as a surprise for their daughter.

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