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A dog lying on the ground while a person pets his head.

Home

Dog survives two vehicle strikes before rescuers finally give her a second chance

A man's arm holding down a deer stuck in a net.

Outdoors

Lone rescuer tackles a thrashing roe deer, and cuts it free from deadly netting

A person walks a turtle long a road.

Outdoors

Florida turtle hustles for home, and strangers stop to guide him across the road

A small black kitten with white paws is being held in a person’s hand on a gravel path outdoors.

Outdoors

Driving through the middle of nowhere, a driver spots a tiny kitten sitting in the road

A peacock walks in front of a house followed by several tiny chicks on a sunny day.

Outdoors

She spent all day keeping a lost peachick safe until its mother finally came back

A bride and groom holding a bouquet of roses.

Outdoors

Couple finishes vows, then wildfire forces an evacuation — and guests rebuild the wedding

A person in a black shirt holds a turtle while standing in a muddy area near water.

Outdoors

Heat-stranded sea turtle gulps air, then swooshes to freedom after man lifts it from the mud

Jane Goodall, in a yellow poncho, holds a stuffed monkey while using binoculars on a boat, then has one on her shoulder.

Tech

Jane Goodall always carried a stuffed monkey, and it all started with a chimp mix-up

Two young chimpanzees sit together on the ground, surrounded by foliage and fallen leaves.

Outdoors

Archived footage shows rescued chimp Farah bonding with the young friend who helped him heal

A person in gloves holds a small bird while others observe in a veterinary office.

Outdoors

Wildlife rescuers heartbroken after tiny owlet dies from storm-related injuries

A bear with a large plastic container stuck on its head wanders through a grassy area beside vineyard rows.

Outdoors

Cyclist crosses the road after chain slips, finds a black bear with a stove pipe on its head

An owl with bright yellow eyes peeks out from a dark crevice surrounded by wooden debris.

Outdoors

Owl stuck inside chimney gets help from firefighters in Santa Barbara County