(ANIMAL FRIENDS) First spotted by local fishermen in Lake Van, Turkey, this wild cat and fox appear to be best friends. The odd couple have been seen together for over a year now. Check them out as they play, cuddle, and generally have a good time together in the photo gallery below. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL VIDEO) Just because Great Danes are big doesn’t mean they don’t have a cuddly, nurturing side. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL VIDEO) Cha Cha the crow feeds Kitten and Skye. Looks like these pets have it made! — Global Animal
(SERVICE DOGS) Tchaikovsky’s infamous Nutcracker Ballet appears every holiday season, showcasing beautiful dancers all while warming the crowd’s hearts. The Chicago-based PAWSitive Therapy Troupe, however, gives its own spin to this classic show. Premiered in 2000, a canine-centered version of the ballet is performed by the organization’s therapy dogs, and it has been a hit with audiences ever since! Read on to learn more about this special show and its philanthropic mission. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL FRIENDSHIP) Yet another headlining case of an unexpected animal friendship recently surfaced in Jordan, Minnesota when a family discovered a kitten alone in their barn for whom they had little hope for survival. The family brought the young feline—now named Bootsie— into their home, and before long, their Pekingese dog, Mittens, began affectionately licking and nudging the kitten, until ultimately lying down beside him. After three days, 4-year-old Mittens, who had not been pregnant in two years, developed milk for the feeble kitten and nursed Bootsie back to health. — Global Animal
(MARSUPIALS) AUSTRALIA — A 5-month-old baby kangaroo, Anzac, and a 5-month-old wombat named Peggy have become the best of friends. The unlikely pair of marsupials bonded after both their mothers were hit by cars. They share a man-made pouch together and spend their days cuddling like siblings. Look below for more on Peggy and Anzac and their incredible bond. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL FRIENDSHIPS) AFRICA — Black lab, Kira, has made some extraordinary friends. The dog has taken to swimming with wild dolphins off the African coast where she lives. Kira’s guardian is the founder of the Somente Aqua Dolphin Center in Ponta de Ouro, and calls Kira,”the dolphin spotter”. Look below to watch Kira swim with her dolphin pals. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL PICTURES) When a Russian zoo employee took an orphaned baby chimpanzee home, she did not expect that her mastiff, who recently gave birth to a litter of puppies, would raise the primate as her own. Scroll down for photos of the heartwarming story of this unlikely family. — Global Animal
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