Firefighters Free Trapped Eagle Owl in Spain
A majestic eagle owl got a second chance at flight after firefighters in southern Spain freed it from a metal fence. The rescue shows how quick action and teamwork can save wildlife in danger.
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Fox Named Storm Recovers From Painful Skin Condition in UK
A fox suffering from severe dermatitis arrived at a UK wildlife rescue center barely able to move without pain. After weeks of careful treatment and multiple baths, Storm made a full recovery and returned to the wild.
France's Wildlife Rescuers Save Burned Deer and Fawns
A young deer named Byanka is recovering from severe wildfire burns in France, thanks to dedicated wildlife rescuers working overtime after an extreme summer. Seven orphaned fawns are also healing and taking their first steps toward returning to the wild.
Spanish Wildlife Center Saved 4,393 Animals in 2025
A wildlife recovery facility in Spain's Murcia region treated over 4,000 injured and vulnerable animals last year, with ordinary citizens rescuing nearly 80% of them. The center has now helped more than 34,000 creatures return to the wild since 2009.
California Bear Cub Recovers After Illegal Shooting
An orphaned black bear cub is healing after veterinarians discovered a beanbag round and plastic cap embedded in its injured leg. The wildlife rescue team hopes to reunite the cub with three others before releasing them back into the wild.
Baby Vulture Rescued from Big Sur Fire Now Recovering
A baby turkey vulture forced to flee wildfires in Big Sur two weeks before it could fly is now safe and healing at a wildlife center. The tiny bird was found alone on Highway 1 and is expected to make a full recovery.
Manatee Citron Returns to Florida Waters After Lung Surgery
A manatee who survived two boat strikes and a collapsed lung swam back into Crystal River after seven months of intensive care at SeaWorld Orlando. The rescue marks another success in the park's six-decade marine animal rehabilitation program.
Indiana Fawn Unable to Stand Now Grazing After Truck Hit
A baby deer struck by a truck and left limp in a bean field is now eating and walking just 10 days later. Wildlife rescuers in Central Indiana say the recovery happened faster than anyone expected.
Sea Turtle Beats 25% Survival Odds After 92-Day Recovery
A critically ill loggerhead sea turtle named Syrena recovered from a life-threatening condition that kills most turtles. After three months of careful treatment at a Florida rescue center, she returned to the ocean healthy and barnacle-free.
Entangled Heron Rescued After Fishing Line Nearly Kills It
A young heron caught in discarded fishing line and hooks has been saved by rescuers in Northeast England. The bird's recovery highlights how a simple action by anglers can protect wildlife from deadly trash.
Otter Pup Saved by CPR Reunites With Family in B.C.
A quick-thinking resident performed CPR on a young otter that stopped breathing after getting tangled in a fishing net, saving its life. After recovering at a wildlife rehabilitation center, the pup was released back into the wild and reunited with its family.
Bobcat Beats Odds After 4-Hour Surgery in Pennsylvania
A wild bobcat with two broken legs got a second chance at life thanks to a wildlife center, skilled surgeons, and a community that rallied together. The remarkable rescue shows what's possible when people refuse to give up on an injured animal.