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A red-tailed hawk near death from starvation received a life-saving blood transfusion from another hawk at the University of Illinois. The emaciated bird is now strong enough to prepare for release back into the wild.
A severely malnourished harbor seal shot in the face is now eating and receiving medical care at a Washington wildlife center. Rescuers discovered the bullet wound during x-rays and remain hopeful about her recovery.
When a baby elephant fell into a concrete water tank in Tamil Nadu, its mother stood guard for hours while forest staff carefully broke the tank wall to free her calf. The patient rescue showed what's possible when humans and wildlife work together.
A gardener found an unresponsive bobcat kitten in San Clemente last October, triggering a four-month rescue mission that brought her back from the brink. After CPR, a blood transfusion from a domestic cat, and intensive care at Ramona Wildlife Center, the young predator walked free Sunday into her native habitat.
A wildlife sanctuary in rural Goa is inviting volunteers from around the world to help care for injured and orphaned primates who've lost their homes. The Primate Trust India offers a hands-on experience that past volunteers call life-changing.
A young female bobcat trapped in a car grill after a collision in Adams County received emergency surgery for two broken legs. Now the Lancaster County rescue center is raising funds to support her months-long recovery before she can return to the wild.
A puffin first tagged in 1995 became the oldest seabird ever admitted to a Scottish wildlife rescue center, revealing three decades of surviving ocean storms. Though the remarkable bird didn't survive, its journey captured hearts and highlighted the resilience of Atlantic puffins facing climate challenges.
Eleven baby parrots smuggled across the US-Mexico border are now safe and receiving medical care after swift cooperation between wildlife officials. The rescue shows how cross-border teamwork is protecting endangered species from illegal trafficking.
A Chelan County road worker spent three days monitoring an injured bald eagle he discovered while clearing a deer carcass, refusing to abandon the national symbol until rescuers could arrive. The eagle is now recovering at a rehabilitation facility.
A Washington road worker spent his weekend shifts checking on an injured bald eagle until he could help rescuers save it. His simple reason: "That's our nation's bird."
An animal rescue charity in Scotland has pioneered a gentler way to feed orphaned seal pups, using bottles instead of throat tubes. The breakthrough method has already helped three premature grey seals recover and return to the wild.
A Scottish animal rescue center has developed a breakthrough bottle-feeding technique that helps orphaned seal pups recover with less stress. The method has already helped three premature grey seals return to the wild.
Quick-thinking Delta police officers rescued a paralyzed bald eagle from Highway 17, potentially saving its life before it could be hit again. The bird is now receiving expert care at OWL Rehabilitation Society, where staff remain hopeful about its recovery.
When customs officers rescued baby gorilla Zeytin from traffickers a year ago, the world rallied to send him to an African sanctuary. Now conservationists are fighting to give him the social life he desperately needs.
A small-town wildlife rescue in South Africa is transforming into a professional rehabilitation center focused on saving wetland birds that need specialized care. The Parys WADER team is navigating strict permits and community questions to build something lasting.
A tiny leopard cub named Jaggu was found alone and dying in the forest, suffering from anemia, pneumonia, and starvation. Now he's thriving at India's largest wildlife rescue center, which has saved over 40,000 animals in 25 years.
When five people spotted a bald eagle struggling on a busy highway, Delta police jumped into action, scooping the injured bird into their cruiser before it could be hit again. Now the 10-year-old eagle is fighting to recover at a wildlife rehab center, with caregivers hopeful he'll soar again.
A leopard cub named Jaggu arrived at India's largest wildlife rescue center near death, suffering from anemia and pneumonia. Today he's thriving, one of 40,000 animals saved since 1999.
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An 11-day-old fairy penguin named Henry is thriving at a UK aquarium after staff helped him break free from his shell. The world's smallest penguin species is being hand-reared by specialists who stepped in when he struggled during hatching.
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.
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