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Turtle Scarred By Plastic Rings Keeps Defying The Odds Three Decades Later

Turtle Scarred By Plastic Rings Keeps Defying The Odds Three Decades Later

Peanut the red-eared slider shows how a turtle cut free from six-pack rings inspires better litter disposal.

Turtle Scarred By Plastic Rings Keeps Defying The Odds Three Decades Later

Peanut the red-eared slider shows how a turtle cut free from six-pack rings inspires better litter disposal.

A gloved hand holds a small otter, while another otter swims near in the background.

Sea Otter Pup Reunited With Mother After Miraculous Rescue

Heartwarming rescue: responders played the sea otter pup's cries over a speaker and reunited him with his mother.

Sea Otter Pup Reunited With Mother After Miraculous Rescue

Heartwarming rescue: responders played the sea otter pup's cries over a speaker and reunited him with his mother.

Split-screen image showing a dry grassy yard with a tree and a close-up of a camouflaged bird standing upright among fallen leaves.

Strange Shape In Backyard Turns Out To Be Exhausted Rare Bird

Heartwarming bittern rescue: a concerned homeowner spots a bittern in the yard, leading to recovery and release.

Strange Shape In Backyard Turns Out To Be Exhausted Rare Bird

Heartwarming bittern rescue: a concerned homeowner spots a bittern in the yard, leading to recovery and release.

A red parrot amidst forest trees. Words on the image read, "He was so curious! We did some painting together for a bit."

While She Paints, Wild Australian King Parrots Sit Nearby And Watch

At Wangat Lodge, an artist’s slow rainforest art process drew daily visits from curious wild Australian king parrots.

While She Paints, Wild Australian King Parrots Sit Nearby And Watch

At Wangat Lodge, an artist’s slow rainforest art process drew daily visits from curious wild Australian king parrots.

Sea turtle resting on a dark surface with thick reddish-brown algae covering its shell and partially draping over its head.

Sea Turtle Arrives At Rescue Covered In Shocking Red ‘Hair’

Somber story of a sea turtle covered in red algae underscores boat strike harm and urges safer boating.

Sea Turtle Arrives At Rescue Covered In Shocking Red ‘Hair’

Somber story of a sea turtle covered in red algae underscores boat strike harm and urges safer boating.

Close-up of a sea turtle underwater with an injured front flipper resting on the ocean floor.

322 Pound Loggerhead Saved After Brutal Shark Attack

Uplifting tale of a successful sea turtle rescue that saved a giant loggerhead and supported reef recovery.

322 Pound Loggerhead Saved After Brutal Shark Attack

Uplifting tale of a successful sea turtle rescue that saved a giant loggerhead and supported reef recovery.