(WEIRD ANIMALS) Whether or not unicorns truly exist depends greatly on your definition of the word “unicorn.” Is anything with one horn a unicorn? Should it be a horse? Something vaguely equine in shape? Take a look at these real animals that could be considered types of unicorns, and may have even inspired the myth. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL FRIENDS) Blair, a rescued black lab, is guiding Tanner, a blind golden retriever with a seizure problem. The two shelter dogs bonded after Blair seemed to notice Tanner’s handicap. Tanner even started having less violent seizures less often, and Blair has become more sociable. The rescue organization is now hoping to find someone to adopt them together. Watch the video to see them play together! — Global Animal
(COMPASSIONATE LIVING) If you’re an animal lover, being vegetarian or vegan, or otherwise reducing your meat consumption, is the most humane diet. Other people tend to be curious about this decision, and often have questions. While it’s always good to ask questions if you’re not clear on something, read on for tips to avoid frustrating your vegetarian and vegan friends. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL RESCUE) UNITED KINGDOM — A baby fox rescued from a well is now safe and sound at the Exotic Pet Refuge in Deeping St James, UK. No one is sure how she got in the well, but she may have been abandoned by her mother. The well was in a quarry where workers fortunately heard her cries and brought her up to safety. Read more on this successful rescue. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL MIRACLES) A pet hamster that appeared to be dead woke up one day to find he had been buried. His guardians said that he was cold, lifeless, and had rigor mortis when they buried him in the yard. The next day, a neighbor found the animal alive and kicking. Read on for this spooky tale of an animal coming back from the dead! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL CONSERVATION) Cute animals can capture our hearts, and our donation money. Seals, pandas and tigers, for example, have been the focus of many conservation efforts, while slimy amphibians and ugly scavengers are often forgotten. Canadian experts say that we might be artificially selecting for the prettiest and most useful animals to survive. Read on to find how and why our protection of animals is unbalanced. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) RUSSIA — Researchers in the Far East Russia Orca Project have discovered the worlds only known all-white male orca. The footage released of “Iceberg,” named for the way the white dorsal fin looks coming up out of the water, shows the mammal swimming with his pod off Russia’s Commander Islands in the Bering Sea. The researchers announced that they are hoping to relocate the mammal this summer and find out whether Iceberg is a true albino orca, or just a beautiful, rare white version of the species. Read on for more on this remarkable mammal. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL WELFARE) For centuries people have flocked to zoos to see wild animals up close. But many believe that keeping an animal in a simulated habitat is not in the best interest, citing issues of animal welfare and conservation. Read on for both sides of this historical debate, told from the perspective of an animal rights activist. — Global Animal
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