Articles for category: Animal

September 18, 2025

The Dodo Bird May Walk the Earth Again

Colossal Biosciences Announces Major Breakthrough Bringing the Dodo Bird One Step Closer to De-Extinction While Its Dire Wolf Project Thrives Every once in a while, science delivers news that feels like it has leapt straight out of the pages of a science fiction novel. This week, Colossal Biosciences made headlines by announcing that it has taken a huge step forward in its quest to bring back one of the most famous extinct animals in history: the dodo bird. For a creature that has been gone for centuries, long reduced to illustrations, bones, and cautionary tales of human impact, the possibility

September 13, 2025

Man’s Emotional Support Alligator Denied Entry at Walmart After Years of Visits

A Pennsylvania Man Says He’s Been Taking His Emotional Support Alligator to Walmart for Years — Until a Customer Complaint Changed Everything For years, shoppers in a Pennsylvania Walmart had grown accustomed to seeing one of the most unusual companions anyone could bring along for groceries. His name is Wally, and he isn’t a dog, a cat, or even a bird. Wally is a five-foot emotional support alligator who has been living with his owner, Joie Henney, for several years. To Henney, Wally isn’t just a pet. He is comfort, friendship, and emotional support during some of the darkest moments

September 8, 2025

The Truth About Turtles and Their Shells

Why Turtles Are Not Inside Their Shells But Are Their Shells For as long as I can remember, cartoons and childhood stories made me think of turtles as little creatures that could pop in and out of their shells like they were carrying portable homes. It’s a comforting image, almost like they had built-in sleeping bags or armor that they could slip off whenever they wanted. But the truth is far more fascinating, and once you understand it, you’ll never look at turtles the same way again. Turtles are not “inside” their shells. They are their shells. The shell is

September 6, 2025

When Pandas Pretend

Why Some Female Giant Pandas “Fake” Pregnancy and What It Means for Conservation There are few animals in the world as universally adored as the giant panda. With their round faces, black-and-white coats, and gentle mannerisms, pandas have become symbols of both innocence and conservation. Zoos across the world invest enormous effort and resources into caring for them, not only because people love to see pandas up close but also because every panda represents a fragile lifeline for a species that was once on the brink of extinction. Yet, even in this carefully monitored environment, pandas sometimes surprise us in

September 1, 2025

Mexico Just Banned Dolphin Shows Forever 🐬✨

Mexico Bans Dolphin Shows Nationwide, Giving 350 Dolphins a Chance to Live Free After Years of Captivity There are moments when a nation takes a step that feels bigger than just a new law. It feels like a change in values, a shift toward something kinder, something that acknowledges that our entertainment should never come at the cost of another creature’s freedom. Mexico just had one of those moments. This week, the country officially approved a national ban on the use of dolphins for entertainment, marking the end of an era of dolphin shows that have been staples of tourist