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A group of orphaned and injured raccoons are back in the wild after spending up to six months recovering together at a BC wildlife rehabilitation center. The rescued animals bonded as a family and were released together to start their new lives.
A group of six young raccoons bounded back into the wild after spending up to six months healing together at a British Columbia wildlife rehab center. Each arrived with a different story of struggle, but left as a tight-knit family.
A family of six young raccoons just returned to the wild after spending up to six months healing at a British Columbia wildlife rehabilitation center. Each arrived with a different story of injury or distress, but they bonded together and got a second chance at life.
A group of young raccoons just got their freedom back after spending up to six months recovering at a wildlife rehab center in British Columbia. Each arrived with a different story of struggle, but they left together as a family.
Railroad workers in Texas discovered a severely injured raccoon near train tracks and launched a rescue that saved her life. After weeks of intensive care, the little fighter is learning to walk again.
One injured raccoon with nowhere to go changed Amanda Moore's life forever. Now she's a licensed wildlife rehabilitator helping orphaned and injured animals across Kentucky return to the wild. #
When Heather Cooper found a brain-injured raccoon hit by a car, she didn't turn away. Instead, she built Snug Harbor Wildlife Rescue in Chapin, filling a crucial gap as South Carolina's growing population puts more wildlife at risk.
The MarinHealth Raccoons celebrated their 65th anniversary with a successful garden tour fundraiser. The volunteer group continues raising funds through multiple events to support MarinHealth hospital services.
After struggling to find help for an injured raccoon, Amanda Moore started a wildlife rescue that now saves hundreds of animals annually. Furry Fixers has become a lifeline for both wild creatures and the people who find them.
A family's decades-long effort to restore a fire-ravaged Oregon forest has attracted one of North America's most mysterious mammals. Trail cameras recently captured footage of a ringtail, a rare raccoon relative that now calls the thriving woodland home.
After discovering her region hadn't had a licensed wildlife rehabilitator in nearly three decades, Amie Palmer became the solution. Now she's healing injured animals and teaching others to do the same.
Canadian police responded to a backyard BBQ theft and found the culprit with evidence still in its mouth. The red-furred suspect walked away with a full belly and no charges.
A local wildlife rehabilitator is teaching people how to help injured animals without making things worse. The free workshop could save countless wild creatures and prevent injuries to well-meaning rescuers.
A young porcupine is learning to walk again after losing a toe at a Saskatchewan wildlife center. His recovery shows how Salthaven West gives hundreds of injured animals a second chance each year.
A Finnish town installed radar-triggered moose crossings with warning lights that have completely eliminated deadly collisions in one area. The innovative system detects approaching animals and alerts drivers to slow down, protecting both wildlife and motorists.
Think Wild Animal Hospital in Bend needs volunteer help to care for injured wildlife, especially during weekday evenings and weekends. Training starts in February and welcomes people of all skill levels.
A kitten who lost both front legs learned to run like a tiny velociraptor, proving that resilience comes naturally to animals who've known nothing but love. Her story has inspired over half a million followers.
Hope for Wildlife is throwing open its doors for a free family festival on August 29, 2026. Visitors will get a rare peek inside where injured animals get a second chance at life.
Animal farming for fur has plummeted from 140 million animals in 2014 to just 20.5 million in 2024. Major fashion brands and even entire states are now saying no to fur.
Carl the Collector, PBS's first children's show with an autistic lead character, just won an Emmy for Outstanding Public Service Initiative. The show features autistic voice actors, writers, and advisors who bring authentic representation to screens.
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