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Fort McMurray: voices of the displaced
Residents who fled the devastation tell terrifying tales
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Sanctuary for baby pandas
Site developed for pandas whose mothers are unable to care for them
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Orphaned baby rhino thrives in animal preserve
Caregiver providing daily walks, bottle-feeding and overall TLC
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Road Trip: Popcorn Park Zoo and Refuge
Popcorn Park Zoo and Refuge gives guests a chance to see all types of animals, even some that are exotic and rare.
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Growing number of 2SLGBTQ+ refugees find sanctuary in Edmonton
From an initial seven members, Edmonton’s Rainbow Refuge has grown to include more than 600 people - roughly tripling in the past year - all who fled their native countries fearing persecution for their sexuality or gender expression.
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Get thee to a nunnery — for a beer
The Amaren Etxea, or House of the Mother, in northern Spain is a unique bar inside the Sanctuary of Estibaliz, where its staff of 18 nuns use the opportunity of a tasty beverage to evangelize to thirsty visitors.
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Bar nun: These Spanish sisters pour pious pints
The Amaren Etxea, or House of the Mother, in northern Spain is a unique bar inside the Sanctuary of Estibaliz, where its staff of 18 nuns use the opportunity of a tasty beverage to evangelize to thirsty visitors.
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How Newfoundland ponies brought these lovebirds together
Korrine and Wayne Jordan's love story all began with a Newfoundland pony DNA test. They now own Willow Creek Stables in Perth, Ont., where they run a sanctuary for the Canadian breed that is critically endangered.
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How Newfoundland ponies brought these two lovebirds together
Korrine and Wayne Jordan own Willow Creek Stables in Perth, Ont., where they run a sanctuary for Newfoundland ponies.The Canadian breed was once thriving, but the animal is now critically endangered. Their love story all starts with a...
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Bull rescued from Riverhead property last week dies
Robert, or "Baby Bobbie," was among the trio taken to a vegan sanctuary and preserve in New Jersey last week.
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500 baby sea turtles return to the ocean
A preservation program in Colombia, in collaboration with local fishermen communities, saw the successful return of 500 baby turtles back to the Pacific Ocean. Turtle eggs found on beaches were collected and brought to a turtle sanctuary...
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Wool on wheels: sheep regains mobility with help from animal sanctuary
Suffering from a broken leg, Rosy the sheep was given to Susan Franks at the Rescue Ranch near Warwick in the United Kingdom. Franks took a donated frame with wheels, typically used for dogs, and refitted it for Rosy to help her roll to...
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#TheMoment Vanilla the chimpanzee sees the sky for the first time
Vanilla the chimpanzee, born at New York University's infamous LEMSIP laboratory, has lived in cages and enclosures for all 28 years of her life. That is, until she recently stepped into the sunshine at the Save the Chimps sanctuary and...
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Costa Rica research finds antibiotic-producing bacteria in sloth
Scientists in Costa Rica say sloths could help discover new antibiotics.
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Sudanese animal sanctuary employees fight for their animals' survival
Osman Salih, founder of the Sudan Animal Rescue sanctuary in Al Bageir, Sudan, says that despite being told to euthanize the animals and look out for themselves, the employees refuse to give up their responsibility to take care of the...
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Freetown: Why you should visit the historic capital of Sierra Leone
Twenty years after the end of the Civil War, Sierra Leone is exploring its tourism potential – and for good reason. Golden sand beaches, cultural and historic landmarks and eco-tourism initiatives are transforming the country into an...
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Indonesia's Nusantara to become green space haven
Indonesia is building a new capital city on the island of Borneo to replace Jakarta.
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An end to the practice of 'restaurant bears' in Albania
Mark, the brown bear, is among the last of the bears held in captivity in Albanian restaurants as an attraction to draw patrons. After 20 years in his cage, he's being relocated to a bear sanctuary in Austria by animal welfare...
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Last restaurant bear in Albania liberated
Mark, the last restaurant bear in Albania, is liberated and sent to a bear sanctuary after spending more than 20 years behind bars. Bears like Mark were kept in cages within restaurants as a means of attracting and amusing guests, says...
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Pakistanis celebrate release of 'world's loneliest elephant'
After decades of mistreatment in an Islamabad zoo, he's being moved to a sanctuary in Cambodia.
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Dozens of dogs saved from Brooklyn hoarder home treated in the Hudson Valley
More than 100 dogs were rescued from a Brooklyn home after police responded to a call and found the 73-year-old homeowner dead inside.
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Sierra Leone: popular chimpanzee sanctuary under threat from encroachment
The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary is a safe haven for orphaned, rescued and abused chimpanzees across Sierra Leone. But the sanctuary and its inhabitants are under threat from illegal land grabs that diminish the rainforest.
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Meet 'Little Lady', The Sanctuary's Newest Cub
A rare snow leopard cub has arrived at the big cat sanctuary in kent. The female, nicknamed “little lady,” was born to laila on may 10 and is thriving. Weighing just 630 grams at birth, she’s now under close care. With only a few...
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Buddy the Buffalo living free after pandemic-era escape from Connecticut slaughterhouse
After his dramatic escape during the height of the pandemic, Buddy was safely captured and relocated to the sanctuary in Florida.