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Yellowstone National Park has first grizzly bear sighting of 2026

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS — On March 9, Yellowstone biologists working in the northern part of the park reported seeing the first grizzly bear of the spring season. The bear was observed in the backcountry scavenging on a bull bison carcass. The first reported grizzly bear sighting of 2025 occurred on March

Rare albino wallaby born at animal rescue center

Rare albino wallaby born at animal rescue center

By Lauren Beavis A rare albino wallaby has been born at an animal rescue centre. Keepers at the charity Little Zoo, in Wiltshire, discovered the white Bennett’s wallaby joey developing inside its mother’s pouch. The joey was first noticed earlier this year when it began to peek out

Bears rescued from filthy cages wake from hibernation

Bears rescued from filthy cages wake from hibernation

By Dean Murray Three rescued bears found in a dingy backyard have successfully undergone their first-ever natural hibernation period in a sanctuary. UK-based International Animal Rescue (IAR) took part in the rescue of three Syrian brown bears, Aram, Nairi and their young daughter Lola a year ago. They

Yellowstone National Park wolf population declined in 2025

Yellowstone National Park’s wolf population has declined from last year, according Yellowstone Wolf Project’s lead biologist Dan Stahler. The official count came to 84 wolves in eight packs. That’s down from 108 wolves in nine packs at the end of 2024. The group’s annual report, providing

Working cats program offers pest control solution

MISSOULA, Mont. — Not every cat that ends up in a shelter is fond of human interaction, which is where the AniMeals Adoption Center and Food Bank's Working Cats Program comes in. This initiative places cats on farms and ranches for pest control purposes. Janet Rose, the executive director

Penguins pick breeding pebbles painted by kids in the hospital

Penguins pick breeding pebbles painted by kids in the hospital

By Elizabeth Hunter Adorable photos show penguins collecting pebbles painted by children in hospital. The practice, known as pebbling, marks the start of the breeding season for Gentoo penguins. Penguins were seen picking up the painted rocks with their beaks, and presenting them to their mates as gifts. The pebbles

Woman creates unique therapy with pigs

Woman creates unique therapy with pigs

By Charlie Fenton An animal lover has created the ultimate countryside therapy escape, walking with pigs. Four times a day Rosie Stubbs, 33, takes adults and kids on two-mile trots around the stunning woodlands of Bilsthorpe, in Nottinghamshire, alongside four of her eight miniature pigs. Her pigs - named Pumpkin,