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Gull rescued from potentially fatal' situation impaled on fishing hook' in Dartford

A gull named Bhaz was rescued after becoming trapped in fishing line with six hooks in Dartford.
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Emperor penguin found on Australian beach, thousands of miles from home

An emperor penguin was found malnourished on an Australian beach, marking the first documented sighting of the species on mainland Australia.

Video shows moment London Zoo keepers reunited with missing parrots 60 miles away

Zookeepers and local residents successfully recovered critically endangered blue-throated macaws that had escaped from London Zoo, showcasing community involvement in wildlife conservation.

Lightning strikes New Jersey sea turtle hospital, causing fire; turtles rushed to safety

Lightning struck and ignited a fire at the Sea Turtle Recovery Hospital, prompting swift action to protect endangered turtles inside.

Escaped macaws found safe and returned to zoo

Lily and Margot, two endangered macaws from London Zoo, were safely located after escaping and are in good health.

Emperor penguin found on Australian beach, thousands of miles from home

An emperor penguin was found malnourished on an Australian beach, marking the first documented sighting of the species on mainland Australia.

Video shows moment London Zoo keepers reunited with missing parrots 60 miles away

Zookeepers and local residents successfully recovered critically endangered blue-throated macaws that had escaped from London Zoo, showcasing community involvement in wildlife conservation.

Lightning strikes New Jersey sea turtle hospital, causing fire; turtles rushed to safety

Lightning struck and ignited a fire at the Sea Turtle Recovery Hospital, prompting swift action to protect endangered turtles inside.

Escaped macaws found safe and returned to zoo

Lily and Margot, two endangered macaws from London Zoo, were safely located after escaping and are in good health.
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In a secret location in New Jersey, a turtle whisperer cares for trafficked animals

Maurice Rodrigues, co-founder of the Turtle Conservancy, works to rescue and rehabilitate turtles, focusing on combating illegal trafficking and ensuring their safe repatriation.
#animal-health

Abandoned walrus calf is 'ginormous puppy,' getting 24/7 care in Alaska

An abandoned walrus calf, found by hunters, is recovering at the Alaska SeaLife Center after being rescued from dehydration and malnutrition.

Mickey the cockatoo is free from his shopping centre prison. Here's what you do when a bird flies in\

Birds are attracted to food left near doorways, but feeding them is discouraged due to health risks.
If a bird enters a home, calm removal is essential to prevent injuries.

Abandoned walrus calf is 'ginormous puppy,' getting 24/7 care in Alaska

An abandoned walrus calf, found by hunters, is recovering at the Alaska SeaLife Center after being rescued from dehydration and malnutrition.

Mickey the cockatoo is free from his shopping centre prison. Here's what you do when a bird flies in\

Birds are attracted to food left near doorways, but feeding them is discouraged due to health risks.
If a bird enters a home, calm removal is essential to prevent injuries.
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#sea-otters

See these adorable new sea otters at the New York Aquarium

The New York Aquarium welcomes two rescued southern sea otters, highlighting their importance in marine ecosystems and conservation efforts.

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Providing otter love through surrogacy program

The Monterey Bay Aquarium's surrogacy program successfully pairs rescued otter pups with adoptive mothers, enhancing their survival skills before release into the wild.

See these adorable new sea otters at the New York Aquarium

The New York Aquarium welcomes two rescued southern sea otters, highlighting their importance in marine ecosystems and conservation efforts.

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Providing otter love through surrogacy program

The Monterey Bay Aquarium's surrogacy program successfully pairs rescued otter pups with adoptive mothers, enhancing their survival skills before release into the wild.
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#flooding

Two elephants die in Thailand flooding

Two elephants died in floods in Chiang Mai, highlighting the devastating impact of severe weather on wildlife sanctuaries.

Thailand: Cats and elephants threatened by monsoon flood DW 10/04/2024

Severe flooding in Chiang Mai has led to mass evacuations and significant impacts on local wildlife, particularly at the Elephant Nature Park.

Two elephants die in Thailand flooding

Two elephants died in floods in Chiang Mai, highlighting the devastating impact of severe weather on wildlife sanctuaries.

Thailand: Cats and elephants threatened by monsoon flood DW 10/04/2024

Severe flooding in Chiang Mai has led to mass evacuations and significant impacts on local wildlife, particularly at the Elephant Nature Park.
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#beavers

A Beaver's Future Reached the Courts. Then the Massachusetts Governor Stepped In.

The story highlights the challenges of wildlife rehabilitation, particularly for beavers, due to their specific habitat needs and social structures.

Celebrity 'diva' beaver caught in dramatic court case over her future

Nibi, a rescued beaver, faces a uncertain future as wildlife officials insist she must be released back into the wild despite her domestic comfort.

A Beaver's Future Reached the Courts. Then the Massachusetts Governor Stepped In.

The story highlights the challenges of wildlife rehabilitation, particularly for beavers, due to their specific habitat needs and social structures.

Celebrity 'diva' beaver caught in dramatic court case over her future

Nibi, a rescued beaver, faces a uncertain future as wildlife officials insist she must be released back into the wild despite her domestic comfort.
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Nibi the 'diva' beaver to stay at Chelmsford rescue center, Healey decides

Nibi, a 2-year-old beaver, is allowed to stay at Newhouse Wildlife Rescue and serve as an educational animal, thanks to a permit from Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey.

Nibi the beaver sees dam of unwavering support as rescuers try to stop her release into wild

Nibi the beaver remains with her rescuers for now, with significant public support against her release into the wild.

Nibi the 'diva' beaver to stay at Chelmsford rescue center, Healey decides

Nibi, a 2-year-old beaver, is allowed to stay at Newhouse Wildlife Rescue and serve as an educational animal, thanks to a permit from Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey.

Nibi the beaver sees dam of unwavering support as rescuers try to stop her release into wild

Nibi the beaver remains with her rescuers for now, with significant public support against her release into the wild.
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Video: Moose goes for a dip in N.H. home's swimming pool

Local police and firefighters in Bedford helped a moose that had fallen into a swimming pool, ensuring safety for both the animal and residents.

Oyster farmers find northernmost blue angelfish ever reported off the coast of Cape Cod, org says

A blue angelfish, rarely found in Cape Cod waters, was rescued by local oyster farmers and sent to the New England Aquarium for rehabilitation.
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13-foot Burmese python relocated to NY zoo after owner admitted it was getting too big to handle

A 13-foot Burmese python, Mango, was surrendered to a New York zoo after her owner could not care for her due to rapid growth.

Viral Chelmsford beaver won't be released into the wild just yet amid mounting protests, online petition

Rescuers advocate for Nibi the beaver to stay in captivity until spring due to socialization issues and public support.

Animal lover cared for hat bobble all night thinking it was a sick baby hedgehog

Mistaken identity - baby hedgehog turns out to be a hat bobble
Importance of proper identification and care for wildlife

Cat rescued after getting trapped in garden netting in Carshalton

Improperly stored netting in gardens can be dangerous for animals, leading to entrapment and even death.
Netting should be stored properly or replaced with safer alternatives like solid metal mesh to prevent incidents of animal entrapment.

13-foot Burmese python relocated to NY zoo after owner admitted it was getting too big to handle

A 13-foot Burmese python, Mango, was surrendered to a New York zoo after her owner could not care for her due to rapid growth.

Viral Chelmsford beaver won't be released into the wild just yet amid mounting protests, online petition

Rescuers advocate for Nibi the beaver to stay in captivity until spring due to socialization issues and public support.

Animal lover cared for hat bobble all night thinking it was a sick baby hedgehog

Mistaken identity - baby hedgehog turns out to be a hat bobble
Importance of proper identification and care for wildlife

Cat rescued after getting trapped in garden netting in Carshalton

Improperly stored netting in gardens can be dangerous for animals, leading to entrapment and even death.
Netting should be stored properly or replaced with safer alternatives like solid metal mesh to prevent incidents of animal entrapment.
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Wild opossums freed after being found inside suspicious vehicle, California cops say

A vehicle parked in a wildfire evacuation zone contained opossums and illegal drugs, leading to arrests amidst the Bridge Fire emergency.
#animal-rehabilitation

Week in wildlife in pictures: vain' monkeys, a puffling fling and Jane Goodall with an owl

Local traditions play a vital role in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts across the globe.

Possums and squirrels crowd Yggdrasil, the wildlife sanctuary in the heart of Potrero

Lila Travis at Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue passionately rehabilitates injured wildlife, advocating for patience and care to restore their health and vitality.

Week in wildlife in pictures: vain' monkeys, a puffling fling and Jane Goodall with an owl

Local traditions play a vital role in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts across the globe.

Possums and squirrels crowd Yggdrasil, the wildlife sanctuary in the heart of Potrero

Lila Travis at Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue passionately rehabilitates injured wildlife, advocating for patience and care to restore their health and vitality.
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Iceland's Puffling Rescuers

Icelandic families participate in puffin patrols each year to rescue misdirected pufflings from dangerous urban areas.
#marine-biology

Beachgoers rescue stranded great white shark on Nantucket

Beachgoers on Nantucket rescued a stranded great white shark by pushing it back into deeper water, showcasing community action and wildlife care.

Australia: 160 pilot whales stranded on western beach DW 04/25/2024

Marine biologists rush to save pilot whales stranded in shallow waters. Tight-knit social bonds lead to mass strandings.

Beachgoers rescue stranded great white shark on Nantucket

Beachgoers on Nantucket rescued a stranded great white shark by pushing it back into deeper water, showcasing community action and wildlife care.

Australia: 160 pilot whales stranded on western beach DW 04/25/2024

Marine biologists rush to save pilot whales stranded in shallow waters. Tight-knit social bonds lead to mass strandings.
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Scores of reports of sick sea lions along California's Central Coast

Domoic acid from algal blooms is affecting sea lions along California's Central Coast, leading to seizures, heart failure, and euthanasia to relieve suffering.
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